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The Homeless Services Division is responsible for coordinating homeless services and addressing the impacts of homelessness citywide. Located within the Department of Health and Human Services, this division provides oversight of the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC), a jurisdiction of homeless service providers, funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Homeless Services Division administers grant funding for:
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Continuum of Care
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Emergency Shelter Grant
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Homeless Veterans Initiative
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program
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Emergency Shelter Services Program
Additionally, the Homeless Services Division operates the Multi-Service Center for the Homeless (MSC), conducting street outreach, intake assessments, case management and housing placement services in coordination with 12 non-profit agencies that are located at one site. The Division conducts biennial homeless count, as required by HUD. The Homeless Services Officer represents the City of Long Beach at local, regional and national forums on the issue of homelessness.
For additional information, contact Susan Price, Homeless Services Officer, at (562) 570-4003 or via email at susan.price@longbeach.gov.
The Multi-Service Center (MSC)
Operated by the City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services, along with several co-located nonprofit agencies, the MSC is designed to provide one-stop access to resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the City of Long Beach. The MSC serves as the point of entry for homeless services city-wide, providing a wide range of services from basic amenities of shower, laundry, mail and message center, to street outreach, van shuttle, transportation, childcare, medical care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, HIV/AIDS case management, integrated case management, and housing coordination. The mission of the MSC is to provide comprehensive supportive services to promote progress towards permanent housing, self-sufficiency, by creating a community where health, safety, and well-being are established.
To learn more, please view the MSC Fact Sheet.
The Community Food/Clothing Listing has information on food and clothing resources.
Long Beach Continuum of Care 2009
To view Exhibit 1 for the 2009 Continuum of Care, please click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please check back for other volunteer opportunities.
The Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness
To learn more about the 10-year strategic planning process, please visit Within Our Reach: A Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness.
| | Attention ECE Providers - the State of California, Department of Education
released today its application for Childcare Facilities Revolving Fund
General Factilites for FY 2010-2011.
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| You are invited to join the Beach Cities Association for the Education of Young Children on their 2010 Schools Tour.
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