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148 <br />Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the <br />services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly <br />chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans <br />and their families, and unaccompanied youth) <br />There are multiple pathways to access the services available in Santa Ana to individuals <br />and households experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. The CoC and the <br />recipients of homeless funding from HUD and Homeless Housing, Assistance and <br />Prevention (HHAP) Grant funds from the State of California utilize the Coordinated Entry <br />System (CES) system to match clients to appropriate services. <br />Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs <br />population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited <br />to, the services listed above. <br />As the seat of Orange County government many public and private resource providers are <br />located in Santa Ana. The City is committed to making a difference by coordinating with <br />County partners, including the CoC, local businesses, community faith groups, and <br />nonprofit partners to meet the needs of residents with special needs and those <br />experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Despite the many resources <br />available and the contributions of community partners, there is still not enough funding to <br />provide the level of services needed for long-term assistance for clients on fixed or <br />extremely limited incomes. The City supports services for special needs populations and <br />individuals experiencing homelessness with CDBG and ESG funds. <br />Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional <br />structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address <br />priority needs. <br />To address the lack of resources necessary to fully address the needs of special needs <br />populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City will continue allocating the <br />maximum allowable amount of CDBG funds to public services. The City will work to <br />leverage its HOME funds, including CHDO Set-Aside and Low Moderate Income Housing <br />Asset (LMIHAF) funds, with other state, federal, and local resources to address its priority <br />needs. <br />EXHIBIT 1