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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Sacramento County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

Addressing Homelessness in Sacramento County:

Published: June 14, 2019 12 pages

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Findings 3 findings

There is no formal organizational model being used by the community of organizations that will ensure the most effective use of the critical resources available to be used to address homelessness in Sacramento County.

The leaders and workers in the community of organizations actively working to address the challenges presented by homelessness in Sacramento County have demonstrated an impressive level of both dedication and competence in assisting and supporting the County’s homeless population.

A County of Sacramento Homeless Plan to secure NPLH funds was recently developed by the County and adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The plan presents a significant initial strategic direction for addressing homelessness in Sacramento County and many of the organizations providing services and programs for the homeless collaborated with the County on the plan’s development and support its direction and implementation.

Recommendations 1

R1

The community of organizations working to address homelessness in Sacramento County should initiate a process during Fiscal Year 2019/20 to identify an organizational model that will be responsive to needs expressed by the community. This process should be coordinated by the five primary organizations providing resources to the homelessness effort. They are:  County of Sacramento  City of Sacramento  Continuum of Care Advisory Board  Sacramento Steps Forward  Sacramento Housing Redevelopment Agency