In wake of state ban, Boca Raton pitches new homeless outreach partnership with Palm Beach County

In wake of state ban, Boca Raton pitches new homeless outreach partnership with Palm Beach County

Boca Raton sees a first-of-its-kind opportunity in paying up to $160,000 for two county workers who will assist the city’s homeless population, part of a timely response to the state’s new ban against sleeping in public spaces. If approved by the county, Boca Raton would be the first city to employ this type of homeless outreach team in collaboration with the county, but officials hope it’s the first of many. City Council members recently approv…