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transitional and permanent supportive housing, and providing services to homeless
<br />individuals and families, including integrated health care, employment services and other
<br />supportive services." (See page 8.)
<br />• DSFRC's Family Support Services Program provides food, shelter, clothing, referral to
<br />energy assistance programs, job attainment and retention services, and linkages to long-
<br />term assistance such as childcare and health services for low-income families,
<br />individuals, and seniors. By providing a holistic safety net, DSFRC helps clients
<br />navigate their journey to financial, physical, and mental well-being and reduces the risk
<br />of compromising their self-sufficiency. Also, DSFRC provides other essential services,
<br />including nutrition education and life skills training, job preparation and placement
<br />services, counseling, childcare, free acute medical and dental care, and enrollment in
<br />affordable health care plans. Referrals are made to other agencies for specialized services
<br />such as housing and additional food resources. With the economic downturn, DSFRC
<br />saw the ever increasing number of clients coming in needing basic needs services. The
<br />continuing rise of unemployment, in addition, brought in many individuals who have not
<br />sought services before from DSFRC or any other agencies. For FY 2008-09, DSFRC
<br />served 10,308 total unduplicated persons, compared to 9,089 persons served last year.
<br />Of these 10,308 total unduplicated persons served, 1,268 were persons with disabilities or
<br />special needs, and 2,780 were female heads of households.
<br />DSFRC's other achievements included:
<br />On average 1,186 families were served each month, totaling 14,239 duplicated
<br />families served this fiscal year. Case management services were provided to
<br />assess each family's needs, and the above-mentioned services were provided
<br />accordingly.
<br />~ On average 41,950 meals were provided per month, totaling 503,406 meals over
<br />the course of the year. This is a 33% increase over DSFRC's projected goal of
<br />378,000 meals.
<br />• 10,536 duplicated families maintained their housing for the first three (3) months
<br />following the use of basic needs services.
<br />• 5,837 duplicated families maintained employment after their first month of
<br />receiving basic needs services.
<br />• 5,837 duplicated families receiving comprehensive support services reduced their
<br />risk of unemployment and homelessness.
<br />• With money from its General Fund, the City provided funding to twenty-one (2l) non-
<br />profit social service agencies that offer a total of twenty-two (22) programs. Services
<br />provided include childcare, adult literacy, health & counseling, and catering to the needs
<br />of several target groups such as the homeless, adults, youth, persons with disabilities, and
<br />children & women in crises. Four (4) CDBG-funded agencies (DSFRC, ECHO Housing,
<br />BFWC, and Project Literacy) also received General Fund monies in FY 2008-09,
<br />reflecting the City's leveraging efforts for CDBG.
<br />Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report: FY 2008-2009
<br />City of San Leandro
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