TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: March 13, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anne Molgaard
PHONE:
463-7885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelsey Rivera
PHONE:
463-7777
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation of Data and Recommendations from Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., Following his Research on Homelessness in Mendocino County
(Sponsor: Health and Human Services Agency)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Accept presentation of data and recommendations from Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., following his research on homelessness in Mendocino County; and provide direction to staff.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Adult and Aging Services staff have been working with nationally-known Homelessness Consultant, Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., since October 2017. Dr. Marbut's focus has been on understanding the demographics and individual circumstances of adult individuals living on the streets within, and on the fringes of, the cities of Ukiah, Willits, and Fort Bragg. The purpose of this project has been to scientifically gather both quantitative and observational data about individuals from this particular segment of the homeless population in order to provide community leaders and citizens with information from which to make informed policy and quality-of-life decisions.
Dr. Marbut, who has worked with several counties throughout northern California as well the rest of the nation, is now completing a six-month contract with Mendocino County. Following Dr. Marbut's presentations to the Board of Supervisors and the public, HHSA staff anticipates meeting with the other parties (municipalities, law enforcement, and service providers) to design mutually agreed upon strategies to address homelessness in Mendocino County.
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