The contract is for Rapid Rehousing Services for Families in Orange County, with the goal of providing permanent housing and increasing self-sufficiency for families experiencing homelessness. The contract includes provisions for intake and assessment, housing-focused case management, housing navigation services, financial assistance, and case conferencing. The contractor is required to maintain accurate and complete financial records, submit monthly reports, and cooperate with monitoring and evaluation activities. The contract has a total value of $2,552,198.39 and is effective from September 15, 2022, to June 30, 2027. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include:
• The Rapid Rehousing Service Programs supports people experiencing homelessness countywide obtain secure permanent affordable housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and achieve long-term housing.
• The program will assist participants in identifying available housing units and resources, completing needed forms and applications for housing, as well as providing support through in-person or teleconference meetings relating to housing search and placements.
• The program will provide financial assistance that supports program participants in accessing and maintaining housing, including security deposits, rental assistance, and utility deposits.
• The contractor is required to track program costs, ensure eligibility for payment, and operate and maintain the resources of the program.
• The contractor is also required to coordinate with County agencies and community-based organizations to provide supportive services to program participants.
Some key points about the contract's scope-of-work and key players include:
• The contract is between the County of Orange and Families Forward, a California nonprofit corporation.
• The contract has a total value of $2,552,198.39 and is effective from September 15, 2022, to June 30, 2027.
• The contractor is required to maintain accurate and complete financial records, submit monthly reports, and cooperate with monitoring and evaluation activities.
• The contract includes provisions for intake and assessment, housing-focused case management, housing navigation services, financial assistance, and case conferencing.