Item 16 - OC Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness”

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How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 12 OC System of Care Resources While the CoC represents the targeted collaboration to combat homelessness envisioned by HUD, there are additional programs in the Orange County System of Care that serve homeless individuals through other County agencies, such as the following: • Prevention - Health care services which include: mental health, substance abuse treatment, and public health (infectious disease control); public assistance programs such as: Cal Fresh (EBT, food assistance), Cal WORKS (job training), Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, Medi-Cal, and General Relief (cash assistance). • Outreach - Link to Services, Housing, Treatment, Basic Skills, and Job Training. • Shelter - All emergency shelter funds go through the CoC Board. • Housing - Housing Choice Vouchers, and Supportive Housing. Source County of Orange 24 Total Orange County Cost of Homelessness In addition to the costs of the Orange County System of Care, the county spends significant funds annually on homeless individuals in jail and in the criminal justice system. When these expenditures are included, Orange County homeless costs were an estimated $1.6 billion in FY 2021.25 The graphs in this OCGJ report illustrate the increased outreach, prevention, shelter, and permanent housing that the CoC and OCC achieved, as well as additional system of care 24 OC System of Care Resources, FY 2021-22, Orange County Office of Care Coordination. 25 OC District 2 Services Assessment Final Report, Moss Adams, February 2022. $59 $28 $14 $15 $218 $19 $749 $- $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 Housing Shelter Outreach Prevention OC System of Care Resources FY 2021-22 Budget in Millions Specifically for Homeless All Residents Including Homeless