To: Board of Supervisors
From: Family & Human Services Committee
Report Title: Appointment to the Council on Homelessness
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT Yahel Moreno to the Youth Representative seat on the Council on Homelessness with a term expiring on December 31, 2024, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Continuum of Care is governed by the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness (hereinafter referred to as the Council). The Council is appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to assist and provide guidance in the development and implementation of long-range planning and policy formulation of homeless issues in Contra Costa County. The Council is responsible for making data driven, equitable decisions related to federal, state, and local regulations and funding guiding the administration of homelessness crisis response in the County. The Council also provides a forum for communication and coordination of the County's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness and to educate the community on federal, state and local policy issues affecting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Contra Costa County.
The Council is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and consists of 19 seats representing homeless or formerly-homeless persons, community members, educational/vocational services, health care, housing providers, law enforcement, local government, the faith community, and homeless service providers, including the Veterans Administration. All Council members reside in or are employed in Contra Costa County, demonstrate a professional interest in or personal commitment to addressing and alleviating the impact of homelessness, and be able to contribute unique expertise, opinions and viewpoints on homeless issues. Candidates serve two-year terms.
The Council on Homelessn...
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