Memorandum
Date: November 10, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Rachael Dillman Parsons, Social Services Director
Subject: Adopt Resolution for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Housing Program Transitional Housing Program (THP) and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Authorize Board Chair to Sign.
Executive Summary:
Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) administers the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Housing Program, which assists young adults ages 18 to 24 in securing permanent housing, with priority given to current and former youth involved in the foster care and probation systems.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded Lake County funding through the Transitional Housing Program (THP) and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP). The proposed 2026 agreement represents the fourth annual funding allocation supporting the TAY program.
Fiscal Impact: None. Program activities are fully funded through state and federal sources and are included in the approved FY 2026-27 budget. Amount: $109,734.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution for the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Housing Program Transitional Housing Program (THP) and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Authorize Board Chair to Sign.