The hallandale beach police department will use FY24 microgrants funding to support individuals experiencing homelessness in transitioning through the continuum of care from street living to…

The Hallandale Beach Police Department was awarded a $175,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will support the department's efforts to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in transitioning from street living to securing permanent housing. The project will utilize a low-barrier, housing-first approach that focuses on reducing common obstacles to obtaining housing, such as sobriety requirements and complex application processes. The project activities emphasize trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and comprehensive outreach strategies to engage and connect isolated individuals to necessary support systems and healthcare services. This federal grant award aims to enhance the community's continuum of care and facilitate sustainable housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness.

The hallandale beach police department will use FY24 microgrants funding to support individuals experiencing homelessness in transitioning through the continuum of care from street living to securing permanent housing. The project scope includes a low-barrier, housing first approach, focusing on activities which reduce the common obstacles that prevent many from obtaining housing, such as sobriety requirements and complex application processes. This approach includes activities which emphasize trauma-informed care and harm reduction, ensuring that every individual is met with respect, dignity, and direct paths to housing without preconditions. In addition, the project activities include the integration of key partners and comprehensive outreach strategies to engage those who are mistrustful or isolated from existing services, facilitating their access to the necessary support systems and healthcare services.