Overview: HCR 180 - REQUESTING THE STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOMELESS COORDINATORS OF EACH COUNTY, COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII. The resolution was adopted and transmitted to the House.
Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to address the ongoing issue of homelessness in Hawaii by calling for a collaborative effort among various state and county agencies and service providers. The goal is to improve coordination and effectiveness in addressing the complex challenges of homelessness.
Key Provisions:
- Requests the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, Department of Law Enforcement, homeless coordinators of each county, county law enforcement, and social services providers to work together.
- Calls for the development of a comprehensive, coordinated, and effective approach to address homelessness in Hawaii.
- Emphasizes the need for data-driven decision-making and the sharing of information among the involved parties.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution directly impacts the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, Department of Law Enforcement, county-level homeless coordinators and law enforcement, as well as social services providers. The collaborative effort is intended to benefit individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Hawaii.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The resolution has been adopted and transmitted to the House for further consideration. The next steps involve the implementation of the requested collaborative efforts and the monitoring of their effectiveness in addressing homelessness in the state.
