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Resolution to Appropriate $492,218.00 from the County Mental Health Millage Fund fund Balance to Amend the FY23 Budget for pass-through Tenant Supportive Services Contracts (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for review and consideration, please find a resolution requesting approval to appropriate $492,298.00 from the County Mental Health Millage Fund fund balance to Amend the FY23 Budget for pass-through Contracted Services to non-profits for Tenant Supportive Services. This appropriation and budget amendment will provide funding to 6 non-profit agencies that currently provide direct services to Ann Arbor Housing Commission residents and voucher participants (Peace Neighborhood Center, SOS, Community Action Network, Avalon Housing, Huron Valley PACE, and Ozone House). This work is necessary to increase housing stability, increase family health and increase financial independence. Funding these services is critical for the AAHC to provide housing to low-income households. Many of our families have members who are elderly, have a disability and/or have experienced homelessness.
Attached is a 2-year study showing the types of services that our non-profit partners provide to our residents and the successful outcome of those services. Services can include:
* Mental Health Support
* Medical Care
* Substance Abuse Recovery Support
* Domestic Violence
* Conflict Resolution
* Parenting and Child Welfare
* Youth and Community Center Programs
* Education and Employment Support
* Coordination of Entitlements
* Money Management and Financial Literacy
* Assistance with Basic Needs
* Legal Services
* Child Care
* Transportation
* Security
* Household Maintenance and Activities of Daily Living
* Connections to Mainstream Services and Community Resources
* Tenancy Problems and Lease Violations
* Guest Monitoring and Support
* Meet regularly with property manager to address problems and coordinate plans
The AAHC currently has contractual common performance met...
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