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Council committee approves $400,000 grant to Safe Haven for hotel-based emergency shelter for families
Summary
The Metro Council Public Health & Safety Committee approved a $400,000 appropriation to Safe Haven Family Shelter to expand hotel-based emergency shelter and case management for families with minor children, approving the resolution 9-0. Council members pressed staff on per-person costs, program length and outcomes.
The Public Health & Safety Committee approved a $400,000 grant to Safe Haven Family Shelter to provide hotel rooms and accompanying case management as emergency alternative shelter for families with minor children.
The resolution, RS 20 25 dash 11 85, was approved by committee vote, 9 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 not voting.
The grant will increase the contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services (OHS), and Safe Haven Family Shelter to extend shelter capacity by paying for hotel nights and per-diem services, Metro staff said. Director Calvin of the Office of Homeless Services said…
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