Navigating a Path Home
The City Council approved funding and partnerships to create 30 units of temporary interim housing, also known as a Navigation Center.
A Navigation Center is a critical access point and gateway to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. The onsite support and housing navigation services will help individuals become housing ready to transition to a more permanent housing environment. It is not the traditional drop-in shelter, but rather a comprehensive step toward assisting those seeking help.
Benefits include:
- This missing component has hampered the City's ability to be more effective in its response to homelessness
- Full-time qualified operator on-site
- This location is city-owned property, and there are cost savings to siting the center on city property
- Navigation center models show very few calls for emergency services
- The operator will be required to provide 24-hour onsite security
- Persons cannot just walk up and receive services. Referrals must come from a local nonprofit agency or service provider, and preference is given to Thousand Oaks residents
- Seeking a modular housing system through the RFP process will reduce construction time and costs and is more cost-effective than not providing housing
The City was awarded $5.8 million in competitive grant funding to support the construction and operations of the Navigation Center, learn more here.
View Past Meetings and Agendas
- September 24, 2024
- Staff Report
- City Council Meeting
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