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recently homeless from becoming homeless again The County's plan is to transition homeless persons from the West Hawaii Emergency Shelter to the Ulu Wini transitional housing and then to the permanent rental units in Ulu Wini or other permanent housing units in West Hawai'i. The rental units provide Section 8 project -based vouchers which will assist with rental subsidies, which is another program the Office of Housing and Community Development administers. The goal is to prevent these individuals and families from becoming homeless again by providing them with case management, counseling and employment and life skills training. This allows for personal growth, family stability and job opportunities. 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 assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The County does not have a formal policy for individuals being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care. These individuals would normally fall under the State's jurisdiction and we as a County would follow the State's policy. However, under the County's Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, preference is given to applicants who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, aged -out foster care youths and families living in a transitional housing program. Discussion In respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs, the County is partially funding, Phase II, of an elderly rental project, that is being developed by Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC), with HOME funds. The Mohouli Neighborhood Heights Senior Housing Project will be a 120 unit elderly rental project located in Hilo, Hawaii. Phase I of the project consisting of 60 units, began in April, 2012 and was completed in March, 2014. Phase II of the project will consist of 30 units and began construction in January, 2017 and completion is scheduled for December, 2017. The County is providing nutritional and transportation services to the residents. Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. (HIAC) is working with HICDC to relocate their program onsite of the project. The HIAC would provide an adult day care program to the residents, as well as to other seniors in the community. The HIAC program would further the health of the seniors by keeping them engaged, physically and mentally involved, and in the presence of trained personnel that can respond to their needs. The HIAC provides an adult day care program where elders attend for the day, they have dignity, spend time with peers in activities of interest and are a part of the community. In the past, the County has provided CDBG funds for the planning, design, site and infrastructure improvements for the Annual Action Plan 32 2017 OMB Control No 2506,0117 (exp„ 07,/31/2015}