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Chino Hills approves amendment to Social Work Action Group contract to continue outreach to people experiencing homelessness
Summary
The City Council unanimously authorized an agreement amendment with Social Work Action Group (SWAG) to continue outreach to unhoused residents, with councilmembers emphasizing the program’s small caseload in Chino Hills and the city’s ongoing commitment.
Chino Hills City Council on March 25 unanimously authorized an amendment to the city’s agreement with the Social Work Action Group (SWAG), a nonprofit outreach program that connects people experiencing homelessness with social services.
Council discussion focused on the program’s local caseload and the value of a non‑enforcement outreach presence. Councilmembers described Chino Hills’s point‑in‑time counts as low (council discussion referenced counts of 4 this year) and noted that SWAG provides a non‑law‑enforcement approach where workers build relationships and encourage residents to accept services.
The staff report notes SWAG has worked with the city for about three years. During public comment Joanne Jenness described direct interactions between SWAG workers and her son and urged the council to support additional compensation for the outreach team. Councilmembers asked for examples or success stories and emphasized the city’s ongoing investment in outreach despite the small local population size.
After discussion the council moved and seconded approval of the amendment and voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to sign the amendment.
The contract amendment continues the city’s investment in community outreach intended to reduce unsheltered homelessness and to link individuals to services. Council members said they want the city to maintain the program and asked staff to continue reporting on outcomes and to return anecdotal examples of successful engagements where possible.
