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La Habra staff report point-in-time count down to 45, cite HUD vouchers and veterans placements
Summary
Community Services staff said the city's point-in-time count fell from 75 to 45 over two years, reported recent HUD voucher placements and some veterans placed into permanent supportive housing, and outlined expanded senior services and outreach efforts.
Department staff reported recent progress on homelessness and described related social services operations.
Staff said the most recent point-in-time (PIT) count shows about 45 unhoused individuals in La Habra, down from 75 two years earlier. The department credited coordination with county systems and case-management engagement; staff noted that placements can be slow and may take roughly six months to process for HUD vouchers. "We have a family that got housing, a housing voucher... that's through HUD funding," the presenter said, and cited a few veterans who obtained permanent supportive housing.
On senior services, staff said they restored hot congregate meals in partnership with Meals on Wheels Orange County, expanded shuttle and taxi services for doctor visits and groceries, and are designing dedicated senior-center rooms following facility moves by other community groups. Staff also described a volunteer 'buddy system' pilot to check in with homebound seniors.
