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HHS proposes homelessness prevention pilot with All Home and Marin Community Foundation; seeks county match
Summary
Health and Human Services presented an update on Marin's Housing First work and proposed a homeless‑prevention pilot funded by All Home and the Marin Community Foundation, with staff asking the board to consider a $1 million county match to support short‑term rental assistance and case management for households at high risk of homelessness.
Health and Human Services Director Dr. Lisa Varhous and homelessness director Gary Najaris briefed the Board of Supervisors on May 19 on Marin County’s Housing First efforts, current system strengths and gaps, and the department’s proposal to pilot a homelessness prevention program in partnership with All Home and the Marin Community Foundation.
Background and Housing First results: HHS reported that since 2017 the county has housed hundreds of people through a Housing First approach and temporary and permanent housing programs. The department said it has achieved high retention rates for people placed into supportive housing and cited specific successes for chronically homeless individuals, veterans and families housed through county and state programs.
System barriers and new pressures:…
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