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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Yolo County Grand Jury • 2024-2025

Commendations In our investigation of homelessness in Yolo County the following programs stood out as worthy

Published: ∼ June 30, 2025 3 pages

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Recommendations 3

R3
Page 37

Yolo County needs to proactively research and assist existing homelessness service providers in identifying appropriate and accessible locations for their services. This includes actively exploring and establishing well-managed "safe parking" sites, along with developing clear operational guidelines and providing consistent oversight to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and the surrounding community.
R4
Page 37

Yolo County should establish a dedicated and mobile Mental Health Outreach Team specifically trained to engage with and provide services to homeless individuals. This team would be responsible for actively seeking out individuals in need, conducting mental health assessments, providing immediate support and crisis intervention, and facilitating connections to ongoing mental health care and other essential resources.
R5
Page 37

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors should consider taking a more active and collaborative leadership role in addressing homelessness countywide. This would involve providing dedicated funding, clear strategic guidance, and facilitating enhanced communication and coordination between the cities and rural areas within the county. By fostering a cohesive approach, the Board can enable the sharing of successful strategies, proactively highlight potential pitfalls in tackling this complex issue, and ultimately promote more effective and unified solutions across Yolo County.