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7.B. - Page 62 of 79 AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The Continuum of Care (CoC) guides the implementation of the county's housing and service system to meet the needs of homeless individual and families. The City participates in CoC meetings and monitors CoC decision-making to better understand latest trends in homeless outreach and addressing the needs of those experiencing homelessness. Redwood City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, as the San Mateo County Department of Housing (DOH) is the only ESG recipient in the County. However, Redwood City does support programs to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness with its Community Development Block Grant dollars. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including: Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs San Mateo County has made a commitment to end homelessness in the community. This plan articulates a path to achieve that goal over the next five years using strategies that are informed by an analysis of the existing system in San Mateo County, lessons learned from the HOPE (Housing Our People Effectively) Plan, and recent developments in the field. The plan is data -driven and results -oriented. It sets a strategic direction that will lead to measurable reductions in the number of people in the community experiencing homelessness and ensure the community has systems in place to respond swiftly and effectively when housing crises occur. In 2016, the CoC approved a strategic plan to end homelessness. Goals under that plan include: • Goal 1: Create a Housing Crisis Resolution System to End Homelessness in San Mateo County • Goal 2: End Veteran Homelessness • Goal 3: End Family Homelessness • Goal 4: End Youth Homelessness • Goal 5: Individuals Exiting Institutions Will Not Discharge Into Homelessness In response to creating a housing crisis response system, the City will fund LifeMoves and they provide shelter and supportive services. In addition, they provide outreach to unsheltered persons to assist them in obtaining shelter or other services to help them end homelessness. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In response to creating a housing crisis response system, the City will fund several shelters that also provide support services for homeless individuals, families, youth, victims of domestic violence and those with special needs (mental illness). Support services include employment assistance, counseling, health care, and housing referrals. Annual Action Plan 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 53 523