Orange County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
• Agency Response
City of Cypress*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness. Agree. Twelve North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities and the County created navigation centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services as part of a settlement agreement between the County and homeless advocates. The State must provide more leadership and resources to support model efforts like the navigation centers and County-CoC-city partnerships that provide shelters and services to better address homelessness..
No recommendations for this finding
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelter. Agree. Additional housing for those exiting Emergency Shelters must be supported by case management/wraparound services to help retain permanent housing.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
By July 2024, the County of Orange and cities and should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. Implemented. Working through the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, the County and cities are financing or building 1,273 permanent supportive housing units and have a targets of 2,700 new supportive housing units by 2025. The County and cities are committed to developing permanent supportive housing and affordable housing through this ongoing, collaborative effort.
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