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Stanton staff report 139 outreach encounters in August; 118 shelter offers declined
Summary
City staff reported 139 proactive client encounters in August and said 118 offers of shelter were declined; staff connected a small number of people to interim housing and support services and reiterated ongoing enforcement of municipal codes alongside outreach.
At the council meeting staff provided the city—s monthly homelessness outreach report for August. Staff said Stanton engaged in 139 proactive client encounters, including 25 new client engagements, and received 165 contacts from individuals, service providers and the Orange County Sheriff—s Department for assistance and coordination. The outreach team reported 118 offers of shelter were declined; 20 shelter requests occurred when beds were unavailable.
Staff described three client success stories: one couple where the female completed shelter intake the next day and was transported to a shelter by the Hope Center; a long-term client who cleared outstanding warrants and is now eligible for housing supports; and another female client who accepted shelter placement with the Illumination Foundation and was receiving wrap-around services and placement support for permanent supportive housing.
Staff said two individuals were connected with interim housing, one with primary care services and three with benefits assistance during the reporting period. Outreach staff identified Veterans Park, Stanton Park and Zuniga Park as August—s highest-priority areas based on calls and field observations. The city emphasized that outreach efforts operate alongside code enforcement, public works and the sheriff—s department, and that municipal violations and illegal behavior are enforced "to the full extent of the law."
The report is part of a monthly series posted on the city website; staff said the report covers work by more than 10 employees dedicated to homelessness-related activities and asked the council to direct residents to the online archive for previous months— summaries.
