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LAHSA Faces Major Cuts: 284 Employees to Lose Jobs as Agency Shifts to Coordination Role

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is undergoing significant changes, with plans to lay off 284 employees by June 30th. This is part of a broader reduction of over 400 positions due to anticipated funding cuts and governance shifts. The primary catalyst for these changes is LA Countys decision to withdraw its funding to establish its own homelessness department.

Starting July 1st, LAHSA will transition to a coordination role, managing data, service access, and federal funding bids. The citys budget will primarily fund LAHSAs staff, making its future contingent on LAs decisions. City leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman, are advocating for a seamless transition to prevent disruptions in services for homeless individuals.

Employees are grappling with uncertainty and fear, with concerns about the impact on the most vulnerable populations. Despite recent achievements, such as a 14% decrease in countywide street homelessness and an 18% drop in the city, the future of LAHSA remains uncertain as the city council prepares to vote on proposed reforms.

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