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Exhibit A <br />Scope of Work <br /> <br />PROVIDER shall implement the Interim Housing Program at two shelters in San Leandro. Under this <br />Agreement, PROVIDER will assume fiscal agent responsibilities to provide direct services to clients, <br />coordinate programs and activities, and operate Interim Housing Services from October 1, 2022, through <br />June 30, 2023. As the fiscal agent, PROVIDER will assume budget oversight, evaluation, and reporting <br />responsibilities. At the minimum PROVIDER will ensure that the following service components will be <br />provided: <br /> <br />1. Provide low-barrier, compassionate, and non-judgmental shelter and case management to <br />individuals experiencing homelessness; assistance to rapidly secure and obtain permanent <br />housing. <br />2. Provide interim housing services at two locations to provide unhoused individuals with a safe and <br />supported environment. Sister Me Home is a 20-bed safe house that serves up to 200 people a <br />year. This is a place of refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence. This interim <br />housing resource supports women and children that are homeless and at risk of homelessness. <br />San Leandro Shelter Provide homeless individuals with shelter accommodations and makes all <br />efforts to maximize utilization of shelter bed nights by homeless individuals and families. The <br />shelter serves about 100 women and children each year, in about 60 households, of which 40% <br />are children. Services will be coordinated with the Coordinated Entry System to ensure that <br />occupants are receiving supportive services necessary to become self- reliant, self-sufficient, and <br />able to secure a more permanent housing situation. The San Leandro Shelter is a 30-bed <br />homeless shelter. Funds shall be used for the operations and administration of the projects. <br />3. Provide interim housing, case management and services that will include the following activities <br />and support services: The San Leandro Shelter and Sister Me Home residents will receive <br />stabilization services that range from meals, on-site case management, individual therapy, life skills <br />coaching, domestic violence and parenting support groups, evening children's activities, and <br />access to health care and other services. In addition, residents will be receiving support with <br />housing navigation services with the goal of helping individuals move from the shelter to <br />transitional and permanent housing. Housing support services includes but is not limited to: <br />a. Assessing participants to address housing histories and barriers, including gathering <br />positive references, credit history, rental history, prior convictions, criminal history, <br />outstanding debts, and outstanding warrants. Will use housing history to inform <br />preparation of work. <br />b. Get to know members or potential members of the participant’s household including pets <br />and companion animals. <br />c. Assess for potential to reconnect with family/friends for housing. <br />d. Assess eligibility for permanent housing resources. <br />e. Assess the participant’s financial and resources situation and potential budget for housing. <br />f. Help participants create tenant resumes that include I.D, Social Security cards, proof of <br />citizenship, child custody, and other key information to use of housing applications. <br />4. Conduct an intake and orientation session with each participant, which should include, when <br />applicable.