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Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

Law enforcement knew the name of the suspect and this individual matched a description but did not have any identification. Using technology to improve social services HOPICS is one of five housing coordinators for Los Angeles County with a focus on South Los Angeles.

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How Virginia unleashed the power of data

AWS Public Sector Blog

It is an integral foundation because it builds trust with data sources, such as the state health department, private hospital associations, and the department of social services, and fosters their participation in governance activities as data trust members.

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Community safety partnership for MacArthur Park in Los Angeles?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

On Thursday, Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who believes too much money is spent on law enforcement and not enough on social services, held a news conference in MacArthur Park to announce several partnerships and social service initiatives. The need for police + social services = community safety partnership.

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Why Heirs’ Property is a Problem for Vacancy and Abandonment

Center for Community Progress

When a property owner dies without a will or estate plan, state laws governing inheritance determine how the property is passed to family members legally entitled to it. Though heirs’ property is widespread, it disproportionately affects Black landowners in the South due to the legacy of slavery and racist land ownership laws.

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What California’s Budget Means for Local Governments’ IT Infrastructure, Broadband Internet, & More ?GovPilot

GovPilot

On June 27th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 101 into law, passing the $310.8 The legislation is set to allocate billions of dollars towards broadband internet investment, social services improvements, and beyond. billion budget just in time for the new 2023-24 fiscal year.

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County Legal Authority to Fund Non-Mandated Social Services Programs

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

In addition to funding these mandated programs and services, each county also has statutory authority to create and fund optional, non-mandated social services programs. Foundational Considerations Before addressing social services funding, it’s important to consider two basic requirements for spending public funds.

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After the Storm: Summary Ejectment and Assistance Programs in North Carolina

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

There is no case law interpreting G.S. to the Department of Health and Human Services to be allocated to county departments of social services to provide rental assistance to individuals who reside temporarily or permanently in the affected counties and who meet certain income requirements. Section 4B.7.

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