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Matter SCC-128958

Receive report from the Office of Supportive Housing relating to the Heading Home campaign.

Homelessness Board of Supervisors
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Report Printout

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This document is a report from the Office of Supportive Housing to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Heading Home campaign, providing a semi-annual update on efforts to end family homelessness in Santa Clara County. It outlines the progress made since the campaign's launch in October 2021, including the housing of 2,867 families and the provision of services to over 5,000 children. The report discusses strategies implemented to achieve functional zero for family homelessness, including leveraging Emergency Housing Vouchers, Rapid Rehousing programs, and homelessness prevention strategies. It also highlights the need for continued efforts and resources to sustain progress and address ongoing challenges in family homelessness.

Key points
  • The Heading Home campaign aims to end family homelessness in Santa Clara County by 2025.
  • Since October 2021, 2,867 families with children have secured permanent housing.
  • The campaign has served over 5,000 children through various programs.
  • Emergency Housing Vouchers have supported approximately 1,000 households.
  • The family shelter system has expanded to include 440 units and over 1,300 beds.
  • The report includes a snapshot of current enrollment in shelter, permanent housing, and prevention programs.
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  • The document appears to be truncated, missing some sections and details.
  • Specific dates and outcomes related to future plans and funding are not provided.

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County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing 128958 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Kathryn (KJ) Kaminski, Director, Office of Supportive Housing SUBJECT: Heading Home Semi-Annual Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report from the Office of Supportive Housing relating to the Heading Home campaign. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications relating to this informational report. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION On October 5, 2021 (Item No. 18) and on January 25, 2022 (Item No. 19), at the request of Supervisor Ellenberg, the Board of Supervisors requested that Administration provide quarterly progress reports on the Heading Home campaign (“Heading Home”). During the November 18, 2025 (Item No. 18) report, Supervisor Lee requested information relating to point in time data regarding the number of families and individuals in the community housing queue and the approximate wait time for connection to services. This report marks the twelfth update on the progress and trends of Heading Home and includes campaign successes, information about families housed by city, and updates regarding collaboration with education partners. In addition, this report provides...
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Attachment A - Heading Home Dashboard

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The Heading Home Dashboard provides an overview of the Heading Home campaign's efforts to address homelessness among families with children in Santa Clara County from October 2021 to March 2026. It reports that 2,867 families with children obtained permanent housing during this period, with additional families receiving homelessness prevention services. The dashboard includes various appendices detailing housing placements, demographics, city affiliations, and outcomes of families enrolled in emergency shelter programs.

Key points
  • 2,867 families with children obtained permanent housing from October 2021 to March 2026.
  • 4,837 families received homelessness prevention services during the same period.
  • Demographics show 81% of heads of household are women and 69% are Latino.
  • The majority of families assessed reported sleeping in cars (34%) or shelters (25%).
  • As of March 31, 2026, 364 families are currently enrolled in emergency shelter programs.
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  • Some data points are not fully detailed, such as specific outcomes for certain programs.

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County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing 150 W. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 (408) 278-6400 Main (669) 220-1444 Fax DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: June 2, 2026 Honorable Board of Supervisors Kathryn (KJ) Kaminski, Director, Office of Supportive Housing Heading Home Data Dashboard The Heading Home Dashboard highlights trends and successes of Heading Home campaign over the time period between October 2021 and March 2026. The Heading Home campaign is an effort to establish a system through which homelessness among Santa Clara County families with children, including pregnant women, becomes rare, brief, and non-recurring. Appendix A: Housing Placements and Prevention This appendix highlights data on the progress toward housing families with children as part of Heading Home. Between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2026, 2,867 families with children (representing 4,141 adults and 5,593 children) obtained permanent housing. Of these families, 2,194 entered a subsidized housing program such as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), or Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV), and the remainder resolved their homelessness either through a non-subsidized rental unit,...
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Attachment B - New Supportive and Affordable Housing for Families

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Attachment B provides information on new affordable and supportive housing for families, detailing various developments that are either recently opened or under construction. It includes a table listing the development names, locations, opening dates, total units, supportive units for families, and affordable units for families.

Key points
  • Family units are defined as units with two or more bedrooms, except for Quetzal Gardens, which is a 100% family development.
  • The document lists multiple housing developments in cities such as San José, Milpitas, Mountain View, and Morgan Hill.
  • The developments include a mix of total units, supportive units for families, and affordable units for families.
  • Opening dates for the developments range from 2021 to 2030.
Limitations
  • The text includes unresolved placeholders such as 'formerly' and 'opening soon' without specific details.
  • Some opening dates are marked as estimated, which may affect the accuracy of the timeline.

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Attachment B: New Affordable and Supportive Housing for Families Family units are defined as units that include two or more bedrooms, with the exception of Quetzal Gardens which is a 100% family development. Table 1: New Affordable and Supportive Housing for Families Recently Opened or Under Construction Quetzal Gardens San José Nov-2021 Total Total Family Units Units 71 71 Vela Apartments San José Oct-2022 87 44 9 35 Mesa Terrace San José Feb-2023 46 11 0 11 Sango Court Apartments Milpitas Aug-2023 102 38 6 32 Vitalia Apartments San José Aug-2023 79 15 7 8 Solaire Apartments (formerly Auzerais) San José Spring 2024 130 28 4 24 Royal Oak Village Morgan Hill Summer 2024 73 66 13 53 The Heartwood (formerly the Crestview) Mountain View Fall 2024 50 10 0 10 Bellarmino Place San José Fall 2024 116 54 0 54 Roosevelt Park Apartments San José Fall 2024 80 40 26 14 La Avenida Apartments Mountain View May-2025 100 17 0 17 Alum Rock Multifamily San José Jun-2025 60 30 4 26 The Parkmoor/HUB San José Sep-2025 81 40 7 33 VTA Tamien Station Affordable San José Sep-2025 135 70 35 35 The Charles (now open) San José Fall 2025 99 48 5 43 Ira D. Hall Square (now open) Sunnyvale Fall 2025 176 88 5...
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Attachment C - Heading Home Presentation

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The document is a semi-annual report for the Heading Home campaign, detailing progress towards achieving functional zero for family homelessness by 2025. It includes statistics on families obtaining permanent housing, accessing services, and updates on emergency shelter programs and housing developments.

Key points
  • The report is dated June 2, 2026.
  • The campaign aims to achieve functional zero for family homelessness by 2025.
  • Since October 2021, 2,867 families with children have obtained permanent housing.
  • 4,837 families accessed services through the Homelessness Prevention System.
  • 734 new units of supportive and affordable housing for families are open.
  • 514 new family units are under construction.
  • 700 additional family units are in the development pipeline.
  • 2,491 families with children have been enrolled in emergency shelter programs since the start of the campaign.
  • 66% of families exit to a permanent housing destination, with 54% doing so with a subsidy.
  • Approximately 25% of countywide emergency shelter capacity is dedicated to families with children.
  • As of April 2026, there were approximately 170 families on the Here4You Hotline shelter waitlist.
  • Santa Clara Family Community was awarded $25M in State Homekey funding for construction starting in summer/fall 2026.

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HEADING HOME SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT June 2, 2026 1 HEADING HOME CAMPAIGN: CORE STRATEGIES Goal: Achieve functional zero for family homelessness by 2025 2 Leverage Emergency Housing Vouchers Expand Rapid Rehousing Programs Expand Prevention Strategies Create New Permanent Housing SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT: UPDATES Since the campaign started in October 2021: • 2,867 families with children obtained permanent housing o 4,141 adults o 5,593 children • 4,837 families accessed services through the Homelessness Prevention System 3 734 new units of supportive and affordable housing for families are open 514 new family units are under construction 700 additional family units in the development pipeline 4 EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES Expanding Capacity to Serve Families • 2,491 families with children have been enrolled in emergency shelter programs since the start of the campaign • 66% exit to a permanent housing destination • 54% of those exiting to permanent housing do so with a subsidy • Approximately 25% of countywide emergency shelter capacity is dedicated for families with children • As of April 2026, there were approximately 170 families on the Here4You Hotline shelter waitlist,...