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10 <br /> OCPEH contributes vital information to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan updates and <br /> Leads efforts to end homelessness in Orange County.These efforts include overseeing the biannual <br /> Plan to End Homelessness and coordinating seven standing monthly meetings with service <br /> providers. HOME Consortium members regularly participate in CoC workgroups, including care <br /> coordination through a by-name list. <br /> OCPEH manages coordinated entry for individuals in housing crises, directing them to resources <br /> such as homelessness diversion, shelter referrals, and permanent housing solutions.The system <br /> prioritizes permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. <br /> OCPEH holds monthly meetings with veteran service providers to address veteran homelessness, <br /> maintaining a veterans-only by-name list for care coordination. <br /> In its gaps analysis, OCPEH identifies areas for improvement, such as expanding Rapid Re-housing <br /> services for all, including families. OCPEH also organizes the annual Point-in-Time count with <br /> HOME Consortium members and works with youth service providers and LGBTQ advocates to <br /> ensure no unaccompanied youth are missed.A significant identified gap is the lack of a youth <br /> housing program.To address this, OCPEH partnered with the Central Pines Regional Council on a <br /> HUD Youth Homelessness Services Improvement grant in late 2024.This collaboration spans four <br /> regional CoCs to address youth homelessness comprehensively. <br /> Through these coordinated efforts, OCPEH and the HOME Consortium continue to address system <br /> gaps, update the homeless gaps analysis, and work toward ending homelessness in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Describe consultation with the Continuum(s)of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in <br /> determining how to allocate ESG funds,develop performance standards and evaluate <br /> outcomes,and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS <br /> HOME Consortium members actively participate in the Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness (OCPEH) Leadership Team,which serves as the CoC board responsible for <br /> determining Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) allocations each year. Consortium members also <br /> serve on the CoC Project Review Committee,which establishes program performance standards, <br /> evaluates outcomes, sets funding priorities, and formulates funding recommendations for both <br /> CoC and ESG programs for approval by the Leadership Team. <br /> The Project Review Committee conducts quarterly reviews of program data to monitor outcomes <br /> and inform funding decisions during application periods. Each year,the Committee updates <br /> funding policies and procedures as part of the CoC and ESG grant competitions.The CoC partners <br /> with the statewide Coalition to End Homelessness,which serves as the Homeless Management <br /> Information System (HMIS) lead. HMIS administration is conducted in consultation with the <br /> Leadership Team,which includes representation from HOME Consortium members, ensuring <br /> integrated and data-driven decision-making. <br /> Orange County has made significant progress in addressing gaps in its homeless service system. <br /> Service providers and local governments have expanded programs to support individuals at risk of <br /> or experiencing homelessness,with additional funding and support from community members and <br /> other partners. However,the demand for homelessness prevention, services, and housing has <br /> 7 <br />