The American River Parkway (ARP) Scattered Site Interim Shelter Program

Description

The County of Sacramento Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) is seeking applications from qualified agencies (“Provider”) interested in operating a scattered site interim shelter program for persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness on the ARP, known as the ARP Scattered Site Program. The program will be inclusive of both operations and re-housing services. The target population for services are adults aged 18 years of age or older who are: experiencing long-term homelessness; and are residing on or near the ARP; and: living in encampments, other unsheltered locations, or were displaced from the ARP but are living unsheltered elsewhere in Sacramento County.  The population may have significant barriers to successfully transition to permanent housing stability and/or may not be best served by traditional emergency shelters.   The ARP Scattered Site Program will offer short-term sheltering services, with an emphasis on quickly transitioning guests to permanent and/or stable housing opportunities. Through a scattered site model, the program will offer flexible, low-barrier accommodations for up to 50 guests at a time, and will be inclusive of partners, pets and possessions. The Provider will provide interim housing, meals, case management services, transportation, secure and accessible storage, rehousing services, limited-term financial assistance, housing stabilization case management, and will coordinate supportive services.  The County is seeking to execute this service model utilizing residential properties located and secured by the Provider.