San Diego County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
• Agency Response
East County Cities’ Lack of Response to Homelessness
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F01
East County emergency and transitional housing is available only in El Cajon and exists primarily for families with children, victims of domestic violence, veterans, the mentally ill, and those willing to join a one-year Christian discipleship program. Fact: The Regional Continuum of Care Council has no East County municipal members. Fact: El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee all reported receiving no county monies for dealing with homeless issues in the current fiscal year. Fact: The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Comprehensive Homeless Policy states, “The County supports the equitable distribution of facilities and services throughout the Region so that no one jurisdiction or community is impacted by providing more than its fair share of facilities and services.”
No recommendations for this finding
F02
East County cities have marginal involvement in homeless issues.
No recommendations for this finding