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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 4 findings
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Housing assistance requires documentation, such as tax returns for income verification.
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Documentation is difficult to obtain for necessary services.
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Transportation passes are not readily accessible.
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Access to services is often complicated or unobtainable due to a lack of necessary identification or documentation. CONCLUSION: The health and sanitation of the homeless could benefit from improved communication, cooperation, and coordination within the various support agencies. Transportation, health care, access to facilities, housing services, and assistance with applications for documentation and financial support could help lift people out of homelessness.
Recommendations 4
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R1Page 32Increased direct outreach to the homeless should be provided.
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R2Page 32Reduce difficulties for homeless to obtain housing.
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R3Page 32Research possible funding sources for portable shower facilities and increased restroom access.
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R4Page 32Investigate transportation accessibility to services and resources. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Health and Human Services Department 2. Tulare County Board of Supervisors 3. Tulare County Association of Governments