Program Perf. & Evaluation Comm. (June 18, 2025 - Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Board)

The Program Performance & Evaluation Committee of the Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Board met on June 18, 2025, to review various homelessness-related programs and grants. Key procurement-related discussions included program reviews and funding updates for Bluegrass Care Navigators' medical respite program, Independence Place's intensive case management funded by the Innovative and Sustainable Solutions Fund, and the LFUCG Continuum of Care (CoC) planning grant. The committee discussed program outcomes, challenges in housing placement, and the need for additional shelter beds and services for individuals with disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. They also reviewed landlord engagement efforts, lease-up assistance expenditures totaling $12,448, and the potential for extending grant periods and amending agreements to better support housing initiatives. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but action items included exploring program extensions and improving landlord outreach and support mechanisms.