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Providers and advocates urge restoration of problem-solving funds; HSH says no additional funds identified this fiscal year
Summary
Provider witnesses and commissioners pressed HSH to restore problem-solving (rental assistance/deposit) funds, citing strong cost-effectiveness; HSH said no additional funding is identified this fiscal year and future support will depend on the mayoral and Board of Supervisors budget process.
Multiple provider and advocate speakers told the Homelessness Oversight Commission that problem-solving funds (short-term rental assistance, deposits and flexible supports) are an effective homelessness prevention tool and urged the department and Board of Supervisors to restore funding this fiscal year.
Marnie Regan of Larkin Street and youth services said problem solving is "incredibly critical" for transitional age youth and urged fund restoration. Megan Rohrer,…
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