2018 Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan (2015 - 2019)

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ofcommunity input atthe various public hearings, In additon to these consultations, the OHCD atso informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawaii of the CP process and provided them with an opportunity to inform the County of any projects that would meet the draft priorities vvithin their district. Describe coordinaton with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronicafly homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The State of Hawaii is ibe primaryagency that provkies homeless funds to homeless service providers. The County actively participates n the Bridging the Gap (Neighbor island counties) and Statewide (consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap) Continuum of Care, These groups focus on approaches to ending homelessness. The County is also a cornponent of the Interagency Council 00 Homelessness a conglomerate of Government and service providers that seek solutions to address statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re -programming. Participation in the Continuum also allows the County to acquire other HUD funds for activities that address homeless needs within the CountyThe County will continue to participate in all levels of collaboration in a proactive effort to address the needs to its homeless oonornunity. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESGfunds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of pr-ects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures forthe operation and administratior, of HM1S The County of Hawaii is not a recip ent of Emergency Solution Grant Funds. The State of Hawait allocates these funds to eligible homeless providers., 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 9 2018 OMB Control No zsoa-0117(exp .oa/30/oozo)