40 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with
41 community-based nonprofit organizations through a request for proposals process for 9
35 outreach caseworkers and 9 housing stability workers. The outreach caseworkers and
36 housing stability workers provide housing and supportive services to individuals who are
37 unhoused and chronically homeless, as well as ensuring that the individuals are in safe
38 indoor environments while awaiting permanent housing. The contracted workers are
39 distributed around the State and targeted to areas with higher populations of individuals
40 who are homeless. The bill requires ongoing appropriations of $800,000 each year for
41 outreach caseworkers and $900,000 each year for housing stability workers.