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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (CSAC) 'AT HOME' PLAN
WHEREAS, homelessness is an urgent humanitarian crisis with an estimated 172,000 unsheltered individuals
across California; and
WHEREAS, the undertow of massive economic and systemic inequities, as well as a tangled web of decisions made
by well-intentioned policies and programs built over decades, continues to stymie efforts to support those who are
unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused; and
WHEREAS, unlike other areas of government such as education, child welfare, infrastructure and many other
policy areas, California lacks a comprehensive plan to address those who are unhoused and at -risk of becoming unhoused
effectively and equitably; and
WHEREAS, the current approach to addressing homelessness is fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility,
accountability and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, to make meaningful progress in helping those who are unhoused and housing insecure, CSAC offers a
first -of -its -kind comprehensive approach to address homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the AT HOME plan includes broad goals and specific policy proposals to ensure clear lines of
responsibility and accountability for every level of government and improve the way California collectively responds to
those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused; and
WHEREAS, the six pillars of AT HOME stand for Accountability, Transparency, Housing, Outreach, Mitigation, and
Economic opportunity; and
WHEREAS, AT HOME elevates homelessness as an important shared California priority, similar to how education,
child welfare, infrastructure, etc. are prioritized; and
WHEREAS, AT HOME provides a comprehensive roadmap to reducing and mitigating homelessness; and
WHEREAS, counties run oradminister most health and human services programs on behalf of the state and federal
government; and
WHEREAS, these programs include CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, mental health and substance use disorder services, In -
Home Supportive Services, Child Welfare Services, Adult Protective Services, and CalFresh; and
WHEREAS, California's counties are at the frontlines of these crucial safety net programs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby joins a growing coalition
of local government, public safety, social justice, health, labor, housing, community and other organizations throughout
the state in support of the CSAC AT HOME Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 105L day of October, 2023, by the following
vote
AYES: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue
NOES: Supervisor Ritter
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Deputy,
Todd Kimmelshue Chair
Butte County B rd of Supervisors