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7.B. - Page 67 of 79 sufficient and elevate themselves from living in poverty. • Promote economic empowerment by supporting facilities, services and activities aimed at developing the self-sufficiency for all low to moderate -income residents. Programs and activities to be supported over the next year include youth services, healthcare and food banks. • Continue to work with local agencies to identify barriers and issues related to poverty and support programs that will help low to moderate -income households overcome those barriers. • The City will continue to work with the Continuum of Care to implement their work plan to comply with the HEARTH act, including reducing the number of poverty level families. • The City will fund Redwood Family House to provide shelter, transitional housing and support services to help families become self-sufficient. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City is a strong leader and participant in the development and ongoing support of various programs and initiatives constituting the delivery system. These strengths include extensive efforts to involve the community in identifying needs and trends, collaborative efforts with other jurisdictions to address regional issues, and the close working relationships with and support of the nonprofit sector in their important role in the overall health and strength of the community. Overcoming the experience gaps of each group requires only cooperation with other agencies or groups who have the necessary experience. Public and private agencies in San Mateo County have and continue to work well together to combine experience and resources in order to bring projects to fruition. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City is a strong participant in a regional network of housing and community development partners including the County, the Continuum of Care, the Human Services Network and the Housing Leadership Council. The City will continue its ongoing efforts to enhance coordination and efforts. Collaborative efforts include regular meetings with the local San Mateo County entitlement jurisdictions and jointly coordinated program implementation efforts. These joint efforts include regional trainings and workshops that help increase collaboration and reduce duplication of services. Discussion: Annual Action Plan 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) �•� 528