Section 7-503.12 - [Not funded.] Housing resources and program referrals.(a)(1) In gathering and evaluating data, the Department shall screen clients for housing or housing-related programmatic needs, such as referral to the Shallow Subsidy program administered by the District of Columbia Housing Authority pursuant to section 26 e of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999, effective October 30, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-168; D.C. Official Code § 6-230) .(2) Upon discovery of a client's housing or housing-related needs, the Department shall refer clients to the appropriate government or private agency administering the Shallow Subsidy program, and to a health practitioner, social service entity, or nutritional provider, if needed.(3) When a referral is necessary, the Department shall inform and educate clients of available District-funded programs and basic eligibility criteria prior to making the referral.(b) The Department shall include data of all referrals made pursuant to this section in its annual report to the Committee with oversight of the Department.Added by D.C. Law 24-318,§ 2, 70 DCR 000610, eff. 3/10/2023.