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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
Major factors contributing to homelessness in Western Nevada County are the lack of affordable housing, low-paying entry-level employment opportunities, and substance abuse.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
To the extent possible, law and government agencies should ensure that homeless citizens are integrated into our larger community without casting them as a threat to business or the community. RESPONSES None
F2
According to statistics gathered by HH and EAC, 90% of the homeless in Western Nevada County are local citizens.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
To the extent possible, law and government agencies should ensure that homeless citizens are integrated into our larger community without casting them as a threat to business or the community. RESPONSES None
F3
In June 2005 a count by HH found 238 homeless individuals in Western Nevada County, of which 46 were children. This street count includes only a portion of the homeless population. Some may be living deep in the woods, in abandoned buildings, or sleeping on private property. According to HH testimony, HUD recommends that such counts be doubled to reflect the number of homeless.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
To the extent possible, law and government agencies should ensure that homeless citizens are integrated into our larger community without casting them as a threat to business or the community. RESPONSES None
F4
DSS determines an individual’s eligibility for and administers numerous programs that provide ongoing long-term assistance to Nevada County citizens. These programs include CalWorks, Medi-Cal, and Welfare–to-Work.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Many of the homeless are part of the workforce, and some of the children attend local schools. Emergency Assistance Coalition
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
The Nevada County Department of Social Services and the Nevada County Housing Development Corporation should continue to encourage and cooperate with self- financed private service groups such as Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition. These groups provide unique and needed services to our homeless citizens and to those who need temporary assistance through a difficult or unforeseen situation, and thereby extend the reach of county-funded social services.
R2
Law enforcement agencies should continue to refer those in need to Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition, whichever is appropriate for the need.
R3
To the extent possible, law and government agencies should ensure that homeless citizens are integrated into our larger community without casting them as a threat to business or the community. RESPONSES None
F6
DSS helps coordinate EAC services by hosting a weekly case management meeting.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Nevada County Department of Social Services and the Nevada County Housing Development Corporation should continue to encourage and cooperate with self- financed private service groups such as Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition. These groups provide unique and needed services to our homeless citizens and to those who need temporary assistance through a difficult or unforeseen situation, and thereby extend the reach of county-funded social services.
R2
Law enforcement agencies should continue to refer those in need to Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition, whichever is appropriate for the need.
F7
EAC responded to 1,186 calls in 2005. These calls involved 1,402 clients: 469 adult males, 606 adult females, and 327 children. Since its inception 16 years ago, EAC has responded to more than 10,700 calls.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
The Nevada County Department of Social Services and the Nevada County Housing Development Corporation should continue to encourage and cooperate with self- financed private service groups such as Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition. These groups provide unique and needed services to our homeless citizens and to those who need temporary assistance through a difficult or unforeseen situation, and thereby extend the reach of county-funded social services.
R2
Law enforcement agencies should continue to refer those in need to Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition, whichever is appropriate for the need.
R3
To the extent possible, law and government agencies should ensure that homeless citizens are integrated into our larger community without casting them as a threat to business or the community. RESPONSES None
F8
Services provided in 2005 were: 359 nights of lodging for 585 persons, 133 meals, and 297 gasoline vouchers.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Nevada County Department of Social Services and the Nevada County Housing Development Corporation should continue to encourage and cooperate with self- financed private service groups such as Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition. These groups provide unique and needed services to our homeless citizens and to those who need temporary assistance through a difficult or unforeseen situation, and thereby extend the reach of county-funded social services.
R2
Law enforcement agencies should continue to refer those in need to Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition, whichever is appropriate for the need.
F9
The monthly average of donations received in 2005 was $2,869. The monthly average spent to meet emergency needs was $2,908. Hospitality House
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Nevada County Department of Social Services and the Nevada County Housing Development Corporation should continue to encourage and cooperate with self- financed private service groups such as Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition. These groups provide unique and needed services to our homeless citizens and to those who need temporary assistance through a difficult or unforeseen situation, and thereby extend the reach of county-funded social services.
R2
Law enforcement agencies should continue to refer those in need to Hospitality House and the Emergency Assistance Coalition, whichever is appropriate for the need.
Conclusions 3
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CL1 Page 3Homelessness in Nevada County is not an individual city or community issue; it is a regional issue. Regardless of why people are homeless, the fact remains that we have a segment of our population, many of whom are children, who do not have a place to live. Their first recourse is the Nevada County Department of Social Services. Temporary assistance and shelter is available from volunteer organizations, which include the Emergency Assistance Coalition and Hospitality House.
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CL2 Page 3A positive attitude toward the homeless is needed to continue raising funds to provide needed services.
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CL3 Page 3Substance abuse, lack of affordable housing, and low-paying entry-level employment opportunities are barriers to those who are trying to become self-sufficient.