T UE SDAY , , D ECEMB MBER 4, 2018 2018 UESDA
Welcome and Introductions About the RFP Board of Governance Funding Principles Available Funding Eligible Activities Program Funding Sources ◦ CESH ◦ HEAP ◦ APS Timeline and Important Dates Local Evaluation Process RFP’s Attachment A State of California Funding Process Budget Questions
DPSS will accept proposals only from the Bidder’s Conference attendees. Make sure a representative from your agency signs-in, even if your agency hasn’t made a decision about submitting a proposal just yet. RFP DPARC-564 is in three parts: ◦ RFP DPARC -564 Housing Assistance and Support Program Description ◦ RFP DPARC -564 Terms and Conditions ◦ RFP DPARC -564 Attachment A You may obtain a copy of the RFP by visiting DPSS’s Homeless Programs website, or by submitting an email request to elizaher@rivco.org A current list of Shelter Crisis cities is located at the registration table.
The activities for this RFP are funded by various county, state and/or federal funding sources, including, but not limited to the California Emergency Solutions to Housing (CESH), Homeless Emergency and Aid Program (HEAP), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and others. Consolidated RFP, a Super r RFP! Pool of funds are called the Housin sing g Assista sistance e and Support rt Program ram. Separate HEAP, CESH or State ESG RFPs will not be released. Allows flexibility to quickly respond to additional infusions of funding.
On behalf of the County and CoC, DPSS would like to achieve the following outcomes: Streamline the County’s procurement process Reduce the administrative burden and save the County $$ Create a “go - ready” pool of qualified Bidders should additional funding streams become available Through consolidation, reduce the impact on local Bidders and the CoC. More time to submit a proposal. Get the funding out to the community faster to help our homeless folks!
NATALIE KOMURO DEP COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER Homelessness Solutions
On October 18, Riverside County’s Continuum of Care Board of Governance established funding principles that will guide and prioritize grant allocation for homeless programs: Invest in programs that will immediatel ately impact ct reduction of homeless youth, individuals and families, or prevent them from becoming homeless. Invest in programs that demons nstrat trate ongoin oing, , long-term, rm, or sustai aina nable ble result lts. Invest in programs address essing ing signi nificant icant servic ice gaps by targeting high-need communities, under-served or hard- to-serve geographic or special subpopulations,
Invest in programs that emphasize a compr ompreh ehen ensiv sive e servic vice e deliv iver ery y approac roach or wrapar aparoun ound d servic vices es to ensure successful housing and self-sufficiency outcomes. Invest in solutions to address the uniqu nique e needs eds of hom omeless eless individu dividual als living ving in enc ncam ampm pmen ents. Invest in programs that support Riverside County’s Action Plan http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/files/pdf/homeless/hl- county-plan-v8-recommendations-011618.pdf, emphasizing the expan ansio ion of: system coordination housing resources outreach, navigation, and supportive services
Dr Dr. Joe Collet lletti, ti, Ph. h.D Chi hief ef Ex Execut utiv ive e Of Offic icer er Urban Initiatives DPSS Consultant
S OURCE CE P ROGRA RAM Amount nt S TATE C ALIFORNIA E MERGENCY $727,119* S OLUTIONS TO H OUSING (CESH) S TATE H OMELESS E MERGENCY A ID $9,302,215** P ROGRAM (HEAP) L OCAL A DULT P ROTECTIVE S ERVICES $175,000 (APS) Notes: * Amount available, less the administrative portion of 5% for the Administrative Entity; the set-aside amount for HMIS Systems support; and the set-aside amount for the creation of a Homeless Plan. ** Amount available, less the administration portion of 5% for the Administrative Entity.
$175,000 5,000 $727,119 7,119 $9,302,215 California Emergency Solutions to Housing (CESH) Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Adult Protective Services (APS)
The California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program (CESH) was established by California Senate Bill (SB) 850 Housing (SB 850), Requires 50% of the funds collected under Senate Bill (SB) 2 Building and Jobs Act (SB 2) for the 12- month period of January through December, 2018, to CESH SB 2 is a permanent source of funding; CESH will only be funded by SB 2 for the 12-month period of January through December, 2018.
Rental assistance, housing relocation, and 1. stabilization services: $363,619 Flexible housing subsidy funds: $363,500 2. (HMIS) Systems support: $400,000 3. Development of a (Homeless) plan: $150,000 4. Funding for these activities: $1, 1,27 277, 7,11 119
Approved on 10/18/2018: Immediate impact Ongoing/ Long-term impact Proportionate geographic distribution Programs that emphasize inclusivity Distribution based on needs & lack of resources
One-time flexible block grant for the purpose of providing localities with funds to address ss immediate e and e emergenc gency homeles essn sness ess challenges ges . Bidders must include in the application how the proposed activity is directly related to providing immediate emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, and that those uses are aligned with California’s Housing First policy. Eligible uses include, but are not limited to: Servic vices es: Street outreach, health and safety education, criminal justice 1. 1. diversion programs, prevention services, navigation services, and operating support for short-term or comprehensive homeless services. Rental assist stance e or subsidi dies es: Housing vouchers, rapid re-housing 2. 2. programs, and eviction prevention strategies. Capital improvem vement ents: Emergency shelter, transitional housing, drop-in 3. 3. centers, permanent supportive housing, small/tiny houses, and improvements to current structures that serve homeless individuals and families. Some communities are discussing solutions to address homelessness and the public health crisis by using funds for handwashing stations or public toilet and shower facilities.
Homeless less Youth h Set-Aside ide - A minimum of 5% must be used to establish or expand services meeting the needs of homeless youth or youth at risk of homelessness. ◦ Collaboration with youth advocates, such as schools and educators, youth program providers, after school programs, and community centers to determine the best use of funds for this target population is strongly encouraged. ◦ Example include, but are not limited to homelessness prevention and intervention services, education surrounding tenant-landlord laws/independent living skills/etc., criminal justice diversion services Funding for these activities: $9,302 302,215 ,215
Who has the authori hority ty to d declare are a shelter er crisis is? ◦ The only entities that may declare a shelter crisis are cities, counties, and cities that are also counties, through their governing bodies, as defined in Government Code Section 8698. ◦ A CoC, or a Joint Powers Authority that acts as the CoC, may NOT declare a shelter crisis.
Can the county nty declare re a shelter ter crisi sis s that covers rs all juri risdicti ictions ons within hin the county nty? No. A county may not declare a shelter crisis that covers all jurisdictions within the county. The county may declare a shelter crisis for the unincorporated areas of the county. The Riverside Board or Supervisor passed a resolution on [ADD DATE] Can a juris isdicti iction on that has not declared red a s shelt lter er cris isis is be a d direct ct recip ipient ient of HEAP funds s from m the CoC? No. CoCs cannot disburse HEAP funds directly to a jurisdiction that has not declared a shelter crisis. Each jurisdiction (city, county, or city that is also a county) within the area represented by an AE must declare a shelter crisis if the jurisdiction wishes to be a recipient of HEAP funding.
Can HEAP funds ds be used d to provid vide service vices s in jurisdic sdictions tions that at do not dec eclar are e a s a shel elter ter cr crisis? is? 1. Yes. CoCs, cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations may expend HEAP funds for services that serve homeless individuals and families across jurisdictional lines. 2. Counties may y use HEAP funds allocated by the CoC to fund county activities that serve all county residents. 3. HEAP funds cann nnot t be used for rental assistance, rental subsidies or capital projects in jurisdictions that have not declared a shelter crisis.
Shelter Crisis Cities, as of Decem ember er 4, 2018 Current list is posted on the DPSS Homeless Programs website. Riverside County’s declaration for the unincorporated areas has been submitted as well. West County Mid County East County Jurupa Valley Hemet Blythe Lake Elsinore Cathedral City Coachella Desert Hot Springs Indian Wells Indio La Quinta Palm Desert Palm Springs Rancho Mirage
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