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Funding Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. for permanent supportive housing services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Funding Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. (Catholic Charities) for permanent supportive housing services.
●The Agreement provides funding for two (2) full-time Supportive Housing Specialists to deliver direct supportive services and case management for disabled residents of the permanent supportive housing units.
● During FY21, the program served 152 clients in the first and second reported quarters.
● Funding in an amount not to exceed $107,327.00 is included in the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Proposed Budget within the Human Services department budget.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
This Agreement provides funding for two (2) full-time Supportive Housing Specialists to deliver direct supportive services and case management for disabled residents of the Permanent Supportive Housing units. Services include development of a treatment plan, use of motivational interviewing to build motivation and strengthen commitment among residents, use of evidence-based practices of Seeking Safety to help increase awareness of trauma response, and other educational and supportive services.
Background/Explanation:
On August 6, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) passed a Housing First Resolution. As part of a comprehensive approach to systematically reduce homelessness in the county, the Board approved funds for Permanent Supportive Housing services.
Catholic Charities works with the local Continuum of Care to provide supportive housing opportunities for homeless and disabled populations within Pinellas County. Catholic Charities made available seventy-six (76) additional supportive housing units. The provision of supportive services and case management to these residents is key for identifying client goals, overcoming treatment barriers, establishing supports, and achieving and maintaining housing stability. During FY21, the program served 152 clients in the first and second reported quarters.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding in an amount not to exceed $107,327.00 is included in the FY22 Proposed Budget within the Human Services department budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Catholic Charities
Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas
Continuum of Care Partners
Attachments:
Agreement
Data Sharing Agreement
Insurance Requirements