TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: April 24, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anne Molgaard
PHONE:
463-7885
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 20 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding "Homelessness Needs Assessment and Action Steps for Mendocino County", a Report of Data and Recommendations for Strategic Action Steps by Robert G. Marbut Jr., Ph.D.
(Sponsor: Health and Human Services Agency)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Receive presentation regarding "Homelessness Needs Assessment and Action Steps for Mendocino County" and endorse in concept the recommended strategic action steps with direction to staff to continue implementation in collaboration with our community partners.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On March 13, 2018 Robert G. Marbut Jr., Ph.D. presented to the Board summarizing his findings and recommendations as contained in the report: "Homelessness Needs Assessment and Action Steps for Mendocino County."
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
HHSA, pursuant to Board direction for an increased focus on issues related to homelessness, identified nationally recognized expert on homelessness Dr. Robert G. Marbut Jr., Ph.D. as a consultant qualified to conduct an in-depth assessment of the local population of individuals experiencing homelessness and to make recommendations for next steps. Following the recommendation of HHSA, the Board engaged the services of Dr. Marbut who spent several months conducting a detailed assessment of individuals experiencing homelessness in the communities of Ukiah, Fort Bragg and Willits and the local governmental and non-governmental agencies providing services to them.
On March 19, 2018, following his presentation to the Board on March 13, and a community presentation on March 15, Dr. Marbut finalized Homelessness Needs Assessment and Action Steps for Mendocino County, a report on Observations, ...
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