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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
DATE: AUGUST 13, 2024
FROM: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR TERM HOMELESS HOUSING
ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT AND
OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDING SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AND MARIPOSA WOMEN AND FAMILY CENTER FOR
OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ACCESS
PROGRAM
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 12
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: YES
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by motion, waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve a Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention and Opioid Settlement Funding Access Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Mariposa Women and Family Center (Mariposa) to provide outreach and support services to Anaheim’s Collaborative Court Evaluating Strategies and Solutions Program’s participants funded through the Opioid Settlement Funds and the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Grant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and all documents necessary to implement and administer the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Anaheim Collaborative Court Evaluating Strategies and Solutions (ACCESS) pilot program led by the Anaheim City Attorney’s Prosecution Office was launched in January 2023 to address the persistent issue of low-level, high-risk, and high need misdemeanor offenders on the streets who were repeatedly cycling through the criminal justice system without access to essential services. This initiative aims to break the cycle of homelessness and recidivism by addressing the most pressing needs of homeless men and women who frequently interface with the Orange County Court system and are known to be connected to the City of Anaheim. The program brings together a multidisciplinary, experienced team of legal and social service professionals to intervene at the earliest stages of the criminal justice proceedings.
ACCESS targets misdemeanor offenders with acute drug addictions and mental health issues, most of whom are chronically homeless and have been resistant to services in the past. The program was developed through a collaboration between the City of Anaheim, Opioid Settlement and HHAP Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Mariposa Center August 13, 2024
the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, and the Orange County Superior Court.
The program utilizes a validated criminogenic risk-need assessments administered by a licensed clinician to create individualized diversion plans for participants. Case managers are critical to the program. They assist participants through their treatment plans and address housing, medical, and psychosocial needs. These case managers provide intensive supportive services throughout the program and follow participants through to graduation.
Given the nature of the ACCESS pilot program, that is, a concept in the early and testing implementation stage, the City did not enter into any ACCESS-specific service contracts but rather relied on existing City service contracts for case management and transportation. As the ACCESS program has evolved and the number of voluntary participants has grown, it has become increasingly apparent that a dedicated service provider is necessary to sustain the gains and successes already experienced. For context, since its inception, the program has assessed 246 participants and enrolled 158, with 100 active enrollees receiving supportive services. In addition, 10 participants have graduated from the program and are now stable and housed.
While several service providers have assisted in the implementation of the ACCESS program, the Mariposa Center has had the most sustained and impactful participation in the program. However, Mariposa Center has provided these services without compensation, and this model is no longer sustainable.
For context, Mariposa’s pro bono services team assists in each of the ACCESS program’s key components as listed below (see agreement Exhibit A for complete Scope of Work). The outreach support services each participant of the program receives are as follows:
Risk-Need Assessments: Conducting assessments for justice-involved men and women to identify their needs and encourage participation in supportive services. Monitoring Program Engagement: Providing oversight, encouragement and monitoring of participants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions; including pick-up from City or County jail.
Individualized Care Plans: Developing and supporting personalized care plans in collaboration with program clinicians and other providers to address the specific needs of each participant.
Mental Health and Substance Treatment: Facilitating access to mental health services and substance treatment programs for participants. Housing Navigation and Stabilization: Assisting participants in finding and securing suitable housing, providing support throughout the application and leasing process, and helping to maintain housing stability, in addition to getting each participant document ready.
Case Management and Supportive Services: Offering ongoing support and advocacy, connecting participants with additional supportive services such as employment assistance, financial counseling, healthcare, and transportation.
Opioid Settlement and HHAP Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Mariposa Center August 13, 2024
Education and Empowerment: Providing workshops, training sessions, and opportunities for skill development to promote self-sufficiency and empowerment among participants.
Utilization of HMIS: Using the Clarity Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to maintain accurate client information, streamline intake procedures, track progress, and facilitate access to housing opportunities through the Coordinated Entry System.
DISCUSSION:
At the request of the City Attorney’s Office, the lead city Department for the ACCESS program, the Housing and Community Development Department has reviewed funding options and identified grant funds that may be used to support ongoing services. Based on promising outcomes already realized and familiarity with the pilot program model, staff recommend the continued use of Mariposa Women and Family Center as a service provider to sustain momentum and meet the high demand for ACCESS program services.
It should be noted that “Mariposa Women Family Center” is the provider’s legal entity name. Mariposa provides services for all individuals regardless of gender.
If approved, the agreement would be effective retroactively as of July 1, 2024, and funded through restricted funds specifically targeted for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Grant Funds and Opioid Settlement-related activities. Mariposa also leverages additional CalAIM-funded enhanced case management services to promote housing stability and continued clinical and non-clinical care for ACCESS participants. The Department anticipates releasing an RFP for future delivery of services as the program continues to expand.
This project is in line with the City’s Strategic Plan, Goal B, Enhance Livability, Strategy 2 – Develop strategies to stabilize and expand affordable, workforce, and home ownership housing options for low-income residents and Strategy 9, Maintain and Expand Services to Address Homelessness and its Impacts. Moreover, the ACCESS program aims not only to continue its impactful work in Anaheim but also to set a standard for innovative approaches to homelessness on a national scale.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The Housing and Community Development Department Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget includes funding for the proposed activities.
Opioid Settlement and HHAP Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Mariposa Center August 13, 2024
Respectfully submitted, Concurred by,
Grace Ruiz-Stepter Robert Fabela
Housing & Community City Attorney
Development Director
Attachment:
1. Subrecipient Agreement