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homelessness prevention assistance, and 456 with various supportive services (including housing coordination and housing placement services). 2. SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A CDC STRATEGY: Specific actions undertaken during the report period to assist the homeless through a system of care included the following: a. Actions taken to prevent homelessness - Santa Ana provided nonprofit homeless service providers with ESG funds during the report period in order to help prevent 180 Santa Ana residents from becoming homeless. On a countywide basis, HOPWA funds were utilized to assist 70 persons with HIV /AIDS from becoming homeless. b. Actions taken to address emergency shelter — ESG funds were utilized to provide emergency shelter and supportive services for the City's homeless. A total of 796 individuals were assisted during the report period with ESG funds. Grant funds were used to offset the operating costs for emergency shelter programs and to provide essential services for the homeless. On a countywide basis, HOPWA funds were utilized to assist 48 persons with HIV /AIDS with emergency shelter and supportive services. c. Actions taken to address transitional housing: HUD funding was used to provide transitional housing opportunities for 87 Santa Ana residents. Regionally, 82 individuals were assisted with HOPWA- funded transitional housing and support services during the 2011 -2012 report period. d. Actions taken to transition homeless into permanent housing: Providers of transitional housing are the key to preparing the homeless for self- sufficiency and movement into permanent housing. During the report period no CDBG or HOME funds were utilized to specifically provide permanent housing for the homeless. The SAHA has earmarked ten rental assistance vouchers to assist transitional shelter graduates attain permanent housing. On a regional basis, HOPWA resources were utilized to assist 50 households access and maintain permanent housing with tenant based rental assistance. e. Actions taken to address the needs of sub - populations, e.g. those living on the streets, and new funds such as CoC Super NOFA: Several homeless programs supported by the City of Santa Ana have an outreach component for special needs homeless sub - populations and the chronically homeless. These programs provide access to resources by referral and /or direct contact. These programs include: ■ Women's Transitional Living Center, Interval House, Human Options and Laura's House - program efforts focused on victims of domestic violence. ■ WISE Place — served the needs of homeless elderly and young emancipated women. 08/23/2012 20 19C -28