Res 2025-234 Authorizing the submission of the 2024-2025 community development block grant (CDBG) annual peformance evaluation report (CAPER)

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discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care(oUch as health care -facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agenciesthat address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs San Marcos does not have a homeless discharge coordination policy; however, Southside Community Center has recently been designated as the Coordinated Entry point and is working on creating policies and procedures per guidance received from Texas Homeless Network, the Continuum ofCare agency over San Marcos. Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers provide some options for individuals who are active in their services and who are discharged from institutional care. They offer a Direct Monetary Funding program which can provide up to $500 to individuals who need expedient monetary assistance to avoid homelessness. They also have e housing assistance program which provides longer term (up to a year) of housing aide for individuals who are identified as homeless or at high risk of becoming homeless. This support also provides a transitional plan which focuses on the individua|'s ability to become self-sufficient within the funding time frame. In addition to these direct funding programs, Hill Country K4HDD provides case management services tn assist individuals in connecting with local resources as needed. They also provide counseling, skills training, and psychosode| rehab services to support individuals with managing symptoms, finding, and maintaining employment, or filing for disability benefits, if appropriate. A useful starting point for people returning from institutions other than Hill Country is Community Action Inc. ofCentral Texas because the organization provides e wide variety of resources and is well connected with other service entities, Community Action Inc. (CAI) offers a variety of support services for individuals exiting institutions or systems of care depending on the individua|'a needs and the institution he or she is exiting. For low-income individuals released, CAI provides o utility assistance program to help pay for electric, gas, and water bills. Case management services are also offered to help low-income families move towards self-sufficiency. That could include assistance with rent, transportation, outstanding bills, financial and career counseling, and other types of support. One-time emergency funding is also available to those exiting institutions and looking for housing. That could include help with first month's rent and/or deposit. For those exiting institutions who are adults and able to work, CAI partners with Austin Community College and other training providers (including Texas Fine Academy) to offer vocational and career training programs. In planning job training programs, CAI partners with Greater San K4oroox Partnership and Texas Workforce Commission to be informed of the employment trends and to know the latest jobs that are in demand. CAI also partners with the San Marcos Public Library and SMC|SDfor space to provide the treinings. If people exiting institutions need assistance with childcare, CAI offers a Head Start and Early Head Start program for families with children between the ages birth -to -five for those who FINAL 2O24'2O2SCAPER 14 oMaControl No: za06-0zu(ap.oy/3n/2oz)