Paso Robles launches homelessness dashboard to track community impact
New tool tracks housing placements, service calls, and cleanup efforts
– The City of Paso Robles has launched a Community Impact and Response Dashboard designed to measure and improve outcomes related to homelessness, public safety, environmental health, and community impact.
The dashboard consolidates data from city departments, county agencies, and local service providers to provide a unified view of how resources are deployed and where progress is being made. The city will update the dashboard quarterly to inform decisions and adjust strategies as conditions change. The dashboard is available at prcity.com/homelessness.
“This is about understanding, in real terms, what is working and where we need to adjust to meet the needs of our community,” said Ashlee Hernandez, the city’s Homeless Services Manager. “It allows us to respond with both compassion and precision, supporting individuals while also addressing broader community impacts.”
Data from Oct. 1 to March 31 highlights service outcomes and operational impacts. During this period, 41 individuals were permanently housed through El Camino Homeless Organization, demonstrating progress toward long-term housing stability. The dashboard also recorded 392 police calls for service connected to homelessness-related factors and nearly 100,000 pounds of debris and waste removed from public areas.
The dashboard tracks performance across three priorities. Housing Stability and Navigation Support data shows access to shelter, behavioral health care, and housing navigation through outreach. Clean and Resilient Public Spaces tracks efforts to reduce environmental impacts and maintain accessible public areas. Community Safety and Emergency Response data focuses on protecting infrastructure and addressing safety risks through coordinated response efforts.
Indicators include outreach efforts and voluntary service connections, participation in the Paso Robles 90-day shelter program and transitions to permanent housing, environmental cleanup activity, and emergency calls involving fire, medical, and public safety responses.
All data is aggregated to protect individual privacy while providing insight into citywide trends.
“This tool brings clarity to complex work,” said Angelica Fortin. “It helps us measure progress over time, make informed decisions, and provide meaningful insight to the community we serve.”
The city first presented the dashboard publicly at a City Council meeting on April 21. Officials said the dashboard will continue to evolve as additional data becomes available, with a focus on improving safety, environmental conditions, and pathways to stable housing.
