Goal 7: Prevent Downey residents from becoming homeless

Goal 7: Prevent Downey residents from becoming homeless

As a proven strategy in decreasing homelessness, prevention programs work to help individuals at risk of homelessness with temporary assistance. According to the City’s 20152020 Consolidated Plan, preventing homelessness is one of the priority community needs the City plans to address by 2020 (82). With more than 21 percent of Downey renters spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent, the City is home to many households already at risk of homelessness (2015-2020 Consolidated Plan, 25).

Approachable Action Items

Action 7a: Inventory existing prevention programs across all departments and funding sources to determine the efficacy of the strategies. Policy Changes No associated policy changes required Measurement Submit report to City Manager’s Office Timeline 12 months Ownership City Manager’s Office Leveraged City Resources Staff time Funding Opportunities Funding not required County Strategy Alignment N/A City Policy Alignment 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan: Homeless Prevention programming is one of the priority housing and community needs the City plans to address by 2020 (82).