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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) <br />Introduction <br />The needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and persons with special needs are complex and <br />require a wide range of specialized services. Numerous agencies are typically involved in the care of <br />these individuals, providing distinct services such as housing, mental health counseling, employment <br />training, and case management services. A number of activities and services are funded to help the <br />needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and other special needs populations. Overall, these <br />services address the high priority of reducing homelessness and th,xlikeat of becoming homeless, as <br />well as providing necessarysuPPortive services. ' <br />There are several groups that have a high need for affordah housi'fi" � nd have special housing needs. <br />Seniors, people with disabilities, and the individuals wIffire chronical ""Q�r�neless are more likely to face <br />az�� <br />housing problems and have difficulty affording h4�UsSeniors and peoplb disabilities also have a <br />need for accessible housing, whether for new houf b rehabilitated existinor the adaptation <br />of the housing they currently occupy. In addition to ge al challe es, seniorsg ave supportive <br />needs resulting from dementia and inc easing physical dgbiiitatl r rom dementia an u creasing <br />r;. <br />physical debilitation. sae <br />Describe the jurisdietiprfs one +%Qac goals and45'aclioio'r'"i€0' in and ending homelessness <br />av_ s <br />Including_ <br />Mak ` ` <br />?� MY r <br />Reaching o� to homneless p¢etso4S; ii P.' j.ally uns ered persons) and assessing their <br />indiviclar'ae0-CIS' <br />The one=ear�goals to reduce af�?nd h lessness include: <br />?.p <br />=#h <br />• Increase 'fhe upply of pe hanent supportive housingPreserve existing permanent supportive <br />housing. <br />• Provide fund ingdo.the Glty� temporary homeless emergency shelter, the Link. <br />4�, <br />• Adapt existing housing=tg'fiieet the needs of special needs populations. <br />• Improve access to services for individuals with special needs. <br />• Assist the individuals who are homeless and those individuals at risk of homelessness with <br />access to permanent affordable housing and necessary supportive services. <br />• Coordinate homeless services and encourage collaboration among Homeless Service Providers <br />and the Continuum of Care. <br />• Work with the County of Orange and the 33 cities in Orange County to address homelessness <br />Annual Action Plan <br />2019 <br />41 <br />OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) _49 <br />