Better Together: Homeless Initiative
"Better Together"
Nevada County’s collaboration with other jurisdictions and community stakeholders is essential to the success of the Housing First model; undoubtedly, we are “Better Together”. The “Better Together” site intends to keep the community informed of our constantly growing and evolving partnerships, as well as ongoing projects and events aimed at ending homelessness.
Background
Health and Human Services Agency is committed to a “Housing First” approach to homelessness. Find out more about "Better Together" and the County's approach.
Building Bridges: Plan to Address Homelessness
In January 2018, the Health and Human Services Agency presented a plan to address homelessness to the Board of Supervisors, including short term and long term agency goals, budget needs, and anticipated funding sources.Find out more information about the plan.
Point-in-Time Count
In January of 2018, Nevada County and community stakeholders held an annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of local homeless individuals. PIT Counts are a funding requirement by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Learn more and find the data from 2018's Point-in-Time Count.
Coordi
nated Entry
211 Connecting Point serves as the point of contact for Nevada County's Coordinated Entry system. Coordinated Entry creates a centralized list of people who need housing assistance, allowing housing providers to identify the most vulnerable individuals and families that would be eligible for housing services.
Supporting Documents
Find County documents on the topic of homelessness and addressing the issue, such as Friday Memo newsletter articles to County plans and presentations on homelessness.
F
requently Asked Questions
Find frequently asked questions and frequently used definitions on homelessness.
