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January 31, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board 2025 Extended Elections

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes based. Read full story


January 28, 2025 | Department of Health Services

New homeless housing program to prioritize individuals with severe mental health needs

The Board of Supervisors today approved final steps necessary for the implementation of the Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program, which will significantly enhance the County’s ability to support individuals experiencing homelessness in their recovery journey while transitioning to permanent housing. The new program will be housed at the renovated Arrowood Drive facility in Santa Rosa and will open Feb. 3. Read full story


January 22, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: NOFA for Measure O Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions

The Community Advisory Panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded as follows... Read full story


January 17, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that associated contracts be awarded to the following vendors: Face to Face/Sonoma County AIDS Network; Santa Rosa Community Health Centers Read full story



January 10, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Bids for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Felton Institute. Read full story


January 09, 2025 | Department of Health Services

County Health Services Department secures major funding for key early childhood programs

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services announced today that it has received two grants to support early childhood programs. Read full story


December 26, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Therapeutic Foster Care Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite interested parties to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Therapeutic Foster Care services. The Department is seeking proposals from licensed Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) to provide, facilitate, and oversee Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) services. TFC is a short-term, intensive, highly coordinated, trauma- informed, and individualized intervention for children or youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs. Read full story


December 23, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

On behalf of the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition, we are pleased to release the 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services NOFA. Please note that funding amounts are not yet know but approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available in this NOFA. The full timeline is included in the NOFA, along with the application materials. Read full story


December 20, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Development underway for permanent supportive housing project at George’s Hideaway

Demolition has begun at George’s Hideaway, the former tavern and restaurant in west Sonoma County, making way for permanent supportive housing. The project at George’s Hideaway, located along Highway 116 in Guerneville, involves the creation of 21 units of permanent supportive housing and a navigation center. Read full story