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Introduction To address and serve the Homeless and Special Needs population, the County has listed within its high priorities, the use of CDBG funds for public facilities, infrastructure, and public service activities. CDBG funds will be utilized to address rehabilitation activities at two domestic abuse shelters in Hilo and Kona. upon completion the interior and exterior renovations the domestic abuse shelters will provide a safe environment for victims and families of domestic violence. These activities meet the high priorities and goals of the Consolidated Plan. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The State of Hawai'l counties conduct a Point -in -Time count of persons experiencing homelessness. This information is used to assess the issues that homeless persons and families face and to identify solutions to address and end homelessness. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Determining the needs and solutions of homeless persons and families are ongoing. Assessment, intake and services are part of the integral processes at emergency shelters and transitional housing to attain permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Assessing the needs of the homeless, identifying barriers and providing services and continued services that align with their unique and individual needs will help in preventing them from becoming homeless again, Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, ` foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving Annual Action Plan 32 2021 OMB control Not 2505--Q117 (exp. 09/30) 0