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92 | RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Program Development and Grants Management Strengthen Supports for At-Risk Populations

T he Program Development & Grants Management (PDGM) unit assists with expanding DPSS’ funding sources by researching and identifying federal, state, and local funding and grant opportunities,

and helping divisions submit competitive applications. PDGM is responsible for the administration of the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) and the Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program with a combined budget of over $12 million.

FUNDING SEARCHES AND RECOMMENDATIONS Number of grant funding identified ............................................................................................................................................................ 86 Number of potential funding recommendations...........................................................................................................................10 HOUSING AND DISABILITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HDAP) Number of program participants.................................................................................................................................................................80 Number of participants pending a disability benefit determination ....................................................................... 48 Number of participants approved for disability benefits ..................................................................................................... 24 Benefit approval success rate ..................................................................................................................................................................... 75%

Community Care Expansion Preservation Program Reinforces Those at Risk

T he Community Care Expansion Preservation Program provides funding to preserve adult and senior care facilities that serve Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) applicants and recipients, including those who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. CCE consists of Capital Projects and Operating Subsidy Payments.

PDGM represents DPSS on the County of Riverside Continuum of Care, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Administration Council, and serves as vice chair of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Local Board.