Gran Jurado del Condado de Stanislaus
2020-2021
Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
6 hallazgos
F1:
The number of homeless in Stanislaus County fluctuates from year to year but is increasing over time. This trend was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
F2:
The most significant causes of homelessness are lack of affordable housing, substance abuse, and mental health.
F3:
Efforts to better coordinate the system of care are underway. These include the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance at the policy level, and the Homeless Management Information System at the operational level.
F4:
Since over half of the homeless each year are in the care system for the first time, efforts to prevent homelessness have not been successful enough. Without greater prevention success, homelessness cannot be reduced.
F5:
Despite enormous funding for homeless programs, and despite the fact that there are many individual successes, overall the system to date has not reduced homelessness.
F6:
There is insufficient accountability for the effective use of homeless funds. While many agencies are accountable to their funding sources, primary responsibility for measuring accountability and effectiveness rests with the Community Services Agency, the Community System of Care, and the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance.
Recomendaciones adicionales
5
No vinculadas a hallazgos específicos.
R1:
More accountability needs to be introduced into the system. The Community System of Care, the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance, and the Community Services Agency should take the lead, demand verifiable performance, and focus funding and other resources on those agencies and organizations with demonstrable success. This should be done by jointly adopting a performance evaluation system prior to allocation of the next round of 12 federal homeless funding. Progress on achieving the eight goals set forth in the Stanislaus 2021 Regional Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness should be included in performance evaluations.
R2:
More focus should be given to preventing homelessness. To the extent there are funds not earmarked for other purposes, in the budgeting process of each jurisdiction, priority should be given to allocating these funds for affordable housing, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
R3:
All cities in the County should continually be encouraging the construction of significantly more affordable housing. They should evaluate their plans, procedures, and requirements with the goal of balancing community goals, standards, and aspirations with the need for affordable housing.
R4:
All cities should report annually to the Community System of Care and Stanislaus Homeless Alliance on the steps they have taken to help produce more affordable housing.
R5:
Subsequent civil grand juries are encouraged to monitor progress on these recommendations and consider a more in-depth investigation into efforts to produce affordable housing.
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Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
14 hallazgos
F1:
The number of homeless in Stanislaus County fluctuates from year to year but is increasing over time. This trend was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
F2:
The most significant causes of homelessness are lack of affordable housing, substance abuse, and mental health.
F3:
Efforts to better coordinate the system of care are underway. These include the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance at the policy level, and the Homeless Management Information System at the operational level.
F4:
Since over half of the homeless each year are in the care system for the first time, efforts to prevent homelessness have not been successful enough. Without greater prevention success, homelessness cannot be reduced.
F5:
Despite enormous funding for homeless programs, and despite the fact that there are many individual successes, overall the system to date has not reduced homelessness.
F6:
There is insufficient accountability for the effective use of homeless funds. While many agencies are accountable to their funding sources, primary responsibility for measuring accountability and effectiveness rests with the Community Services Agency, the Community System of Care, and the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance.
F7:
The information currently on Newman’s website does not give the public a clear understanding of the program, how the Measure L funds have been used, and future city plans for these funds.
F8:
Newman does not have a public awareness program as required by its MFA.
F9:
Newman currently has no representative on the MLOC. FINDINGS, OAKDALE
F10:
Oakdale’s website has general information on Measure L overall, and limited information on current, completed, or future projects. 25
F11:
Oakdale does not have a public awareness program as required by its MFA.
F12:
Oakdale’s website has a link to StanCOG which is non-operational.
F13:
The percentage of continuation high school students who graduate varies from school to school, but the percent not “college/career ready” is significantly low.
F14:
Districts need to find additional avenues for English learners and continuation high school students to gain skills to help them succeed in life, be it in college or in a career. Promoting greater participation in CTE is an opportunity.
Recomendaciones adicionales
12
No vinculadas a hallazgos específicos.
R1:
More accountability needs to be introduced into the system. The Community System of Care, the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance, and the Community Services Agency should take the lead, demand verifiable performance, and focus funding and other resources on those agencies and organizations with demonstrable success. This should be done by jointly adopting a performance evaluation system prior to allocation of the next round of 12 federal homeless funding. Progress on achieving the eight goals set forth in the Stanislaus 2021 Regional Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness should be included in performance evaluations.
R2:
More focus should be given to preventing homelessness. To the extent there are funds not earmarked for other purposes, in the budgeting process of each jurisdiction, priority should be given to allocating these funds for affordable housing, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
R3:
All cities in the County should continually be encouraging the construction of significantly more affordable housing. They should evaluate their plans, procedures, and requirements with the goal of balancing community goals, standards, and aspirations with the need for affordable housing.
R4:
All cities should report annually to the Community System of Care and Stanislaus Homeless Alliance on the steps they have taken to help produce more affordable housing.
R5:
Subsequent civil grand juries are encouraged to monitor progress on these recommendations and consider a more in-depth investigation into efforts to produce affordable housing.
R6:
Three months after adoption of a public awareness program by StanCOG, Hughson should implement the program. RECOMMENDATIONS, NEWMAN
R7:
Within three months after adoption by StanCOG of a standard for local websites, Newman should update its website to be in compliance.
R8:
Three months after adoption of a public awareness program by StanCOG, Newman should implement the program. 26
R9:
Newman should appoint a representative to MLOC by October 31, 2022. RECOMMENDATIONS, OAKDALE
R10:
Within three months after adoption by StanCOG of a standard for local websites, Oakdale should update its website to be in compliance.
R11:
Three months after adoption of a public awareness program by StanCOG, Oakdale should implement the program.
R12:
Oakdale’s website link to StanCOG should be connected by December 31, 2022.