Date of Award

3-3-2018

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

Financial resources have decreased across the United States of America. This condition creates a domino effect of a downward trend of funding available for public services provided in the counties of the State of California. The County of Sacramento is no exception. One of the services that appear to be high in demand is permanent supportive housing with medical professionals for homeless and mentally ill individuals and families. The need for assistance for this population is so great that a partnership among the four (4) medical leaders in the Greater Sacramento community was formed and developed a referral system. Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, UC Davis Health System, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center and Dignity Health refer homeless and mentally ill individuals and families to WellSpace Health (formerly The Effort) and the Salvation Army, a place for shelter, case management and medical treatment for a temporary period. This study examines the effectiveness of permanent supportive housing. A case study of how Mercy Housing California has partnered with health providers, such as WellSpace Health, to contribute to the permanent supportive housing and wrap around services. Additional secondary data was collected and examined from stakeholders in the community of Sacramento. This capstone/research project addresses 1) whether or not implementing permanent supportive housing developments partnered with medical professionals are effective in reducing the number of homeless on the streets of Sacramento and frequent use of emergency room resources, 2) financial resources for developers to find funding to build and operate permanent supportive housing developments, 3) the barriers to an effective permanent supportive housing development in Sacramento, and 4) provide a conclusion of research findings.

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