The City of Oxnard is seeking proposals from organizations to provide daily direct street outreach and engagement services to individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The selected organization will provide outreach, intake and assessment, crisis intervention, resource referrals, and case management to individuals and families living on the streets within the City of Oxnard. The contract was awarded to the Salvation Army, who was determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidder for the project. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Providing daily direct street outreach and engagement services
• Conducting intake and assessment, crisis intervention, and resource referrals
• Providing case management to individuals and families
• Employing a Housing First approach
• Demonstrated experience with similar prior successful engagements