More ARPA Funds Approved For Homeless Response In Sacramento County

Citrus Heights CA

13 April, 2022

4:09 AM

Description

Press release from the Sacramento County Government: April 12, 2022 Today the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors took important action to advance the County's overall effort to address the critical issue of homelessness. Specifically, the Board approved additional project recommendations for Phase One of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Housing and Homelessness Strategic Investment Area in the amount of $5,856,900, as well as funding necessary for staff to support and administer the projects for the Department of Human Assistance (DHA). The new money funds four additional projects and administration: Water Delivery for Encampments: $150,000 Mather Community Campus Master Plan: $249,900 American River Parkway Sheltering Supports: $2,457,000 American River Parkway Sheltering Supports: $2,457,000 Coordinated Access System Enhancement: $3,000,000 Read more about the new projects in the Project Description Attachment. Previously approved projects utilizing ARPA funding include: Landlord Engagement and Re-Housing Supports: $10 million Sacramento County Social Health Connect: $5 million Community Nursing Encampment Unit Pilot: $700,000 Community Nursing Children and Families Unit: $1.5 million Encampment Management Information Database: $160,000 River District Outreach Navigation: $160,000 Mirasol Village Affordable Housing Project: $5,000,000 Food Insecurity Pilot Revenue Replacement: $4,109,993 The Board will be receiving information from staff later this month on other significant actions being developed to address homelessness in the County. For more information on ARPA funding allocations and projects, visit the County ARPA Allocation website. This press release was produced by the Sacramento County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.