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Board backs regional Continuum of Care plans, offers county support to protect ~$240M in federal funding
Summary
Facing litigation and federal uncertainty, the board authorized HSH and LACDA to offer interim support to the regional Continuum of Care to preserve approximately $240 million serving about 11,000 people; HSH and LACDA described preparatory steps and coordination with city partners.
Supervisor Horvath presented a motion endorsing a unified Los Angeles Continuum of Care (COC) and offering county agencies — the Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) — as interim partners if the COC delegates functions to them. The motion was framed to protect the region's COC funding and the programs supporting over 11,000 people.
HSH Director Sarah Mahan said HSH and LACDA had transmitted a letter offering interim support and had begun analyzing staffing, IT and legal agreements needed to assume HMIS and CES responsibilities if delegated. LACDA Executive Director Emilio Salas said LACDA would act as collaborative applicant if needed and is identifying staffing and consultant needs. Board members stressed regional coordination with the City of Los Angeles and urged ongoing outreach to city officials. The board approved the motion.
