The Department endeavors to provide trauma informed culturally competent emergency housing services. A form of a social safety net, the goal of this program is to : (1) Connect eligible residents with existing resources, while monitoring outcomes and achieving accountability; (2) Provide a social safety net for residents that are ineligible for typical housing resources, due to household characteristics, immigration status, service provider capacity, or other reasons; (3) Deliver emergency housing, intensive housing search, and shelter services to vulnerable clients; (4) Assist clients with overcoming barriers to accessing shelter and new housing through client centered advocacy, housing search, and coordination with local partners and stakeholders; (5) Facilitate the provision of healthcare, food, economic, and other wrap around services by linking clients with existing resources, service providers, and opportunities.
