The City’s ability to enforce its current camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Anderson Drive) is limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which is based on claims brought under the “state-created-danger” doctrine via the Fourteenth Amendment and under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Grant’s Pass decision reversed the Ninth Circuit … Continued
The Governor’s recent Executive Order instructs only State agencies to adopt policies that prioritize humane removal of encampments, including conducting site assessments, providing advance notice, offering outreach services, and personal property storage for at least 60 days. The order encourages local governments to follow these same guidelines which the City intends to do; however, due … Continued
The City has the ability to prohibit camping at certain public properties, which currently include all City owned open space properties as well as Albert Park, Boyd Park, the Falkirk Cultural Center, City parking garages, and a portion of Lindaro Street. Through on-going camp site inspections, the City also regularly enforces and abates illegally constructed … Continued
Once the sanctioned camping site is established along the northern section of the Mahon Creek Path, the City’s plan is to ban camping on the southern portion of the Mahon Creek Path (between Lincoln and Andersen). This sanctioned camping site will be staffed with 24/7 security personnel and weekday service provider support staff that includes … Continued
The City selected the northern section of the Mahon Creek Path for the sanctioned camping location for the following reasons: The City does not own land elsewhere that is suitable for this type of program, and the City’s diligent year long search for a privately property alternative location did not yield results. Service providers recommend … Continued
The City is establishing a sanctioned camping site along the northern portion of the Mahon Creek Path (between Francisco Blvd. W and Lincoln). In addition, the City has closely partnered with the County of Marin and local non-profit service providers to coordinate outreach services to individuals residing in encampments, particularly in the Mahon Creek Area … Continued
The Marin Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) has launched a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to ensure that people experiencing homelessness receive the best services to meet their housing and/or service needs. Our Coordinated Entry System is designed to serve individuals and families in Marin County who are experiencing homelessness including those who are: Unsheltered (e.g., living outside, … Continued
A case worker or case manager provides support and assistance to individuals or families. The services provided could include coaching, referrals to resources or agencies, assistance with scheduling appointments and providing transportation. Case management often begins with an assessment of a participant’s background and barriers to the resources they need, such as stable housing, income … Continued
The best way to assist people experiencing homelessness in Marin is to donate or volunteer directly through social service agencies and community groups working with our community. Homeward Bound Marin – In addition to being Marin’s primary emergency shelter provider, Homeward Bound also operates 353 units of supportive housing, provides medical respite care, and provides job training … Continued
The most recent Point–In-Time Count (a bi-annual field study of local homelessness) was conducted in 2022, finding 1,121 total persons experiencing homelessness in Marin County. Of the total homeless count population, 74% were unsheltered and 26% were sheltered, either in emergency shelter or transitional housing units. The number of those experiencing unsheltered homelessness increased in … Continued
