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Office of Supportive Housing reports high prevention success; supervisors seek coordinated response for vehicle dwellers and San Jose outreach
Summary
The Office of Supportive Housing told the committee it has served households at or above capacity with prevention programs and provided $15 million in assistance over the past year; supervisors asked for a strategic plan, coordination with San Jose on vehicle-dweller policies and more targeted outreach to Latino and women-led households.
The Office of Supportive Housing on Jan. 16 reported to the Santa Clara County Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation Committee that its homelessness prevention system continues to operate at or above capacity and provided over $15 million in financial assistance in the past year to stabilize households.
Acting Director KJ Kaminsky, deputy director Hillary Armstrong and homelessness prevention manager Jessica Orozco presented monthly system metrics and a deeper dive into prevention programs. The office said 95% of households remained housed while receiving assistance and that 95% of households exited to permanent destinations. The prevention system's largest program reported average assistance near $7,000 per household, typically covering two or more months of rent.
The presentation highlighted…
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