The document summarizes rapid re-housing programs in Washington DC. It provides data on homelessness in the city and describes the Community of Hope organization's rapid re-housing program. Key results are that 79% of exited clients maintained housing and the average cost per family was $10,247. None of the families who completed the program returned to shelters. The presentation emphasizes targeting the most at-risk families and providing the minimum services needed to achieve housing stability.

1. Basics of Rapid Re-Housing Jamey Burden National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference July 13, 2011

2. Basics of Rapid Re-Housing The Community and the Agency Developing a Rapid Re-Housing Program Results So Far Observations and Ongoing Questions Some Guiding Principles

3. Washington, DC Homelessness Services Over 200 programs serving individuals and families 7,371 beds for single adults 1,657 units for families 91 provider agencies

4. Washington, DC Homelessness Services Severe weather shelter: 673 beds for singles, 153 units for families Low-barrier shelter: 2,216 for singles Temporary shelter for families: 344 units

5. Washington, DC Homelessness Services Transitional housing: 1,138 beds for singles, 617 units for families Permanent supportive housing: 3,344 beds for singles, 696 units for families

6. Washington, DC Point in Time 2011 850 families were homeless 3,800 individuals were homeless

7. What We Do Community of Hope Mission: “ Improving health and quality of life for low-income, homeless, and underserved families and individuals in the District of Columbia by providing healthcare, housing with supportive services, educational opportunities, and spiritual support.”

8. What We Do Provide healthcare to individuals with little or no insurance Provide housing and supportive services to families that are near-homeless, homeless, or were previously homeless

9. Developing a Program The three-legged stool: Activities (i.e., assistance, services) System design/collaboration Research & evaluation

10. Developing a Program Define goals Who will you serve (and for how long)? What won’t you do? Plan partnerships (no matter how painful) Nuts and bolts Messaging

11. Results: April 2010 to Present Case Management Exiters: 79% (11 of 14) HOHs were female 21% (3 of 14) HOHs were male The average age for HOHs of families who exited was 35 36% (5 of 14) HOHs had disabilities

12. Results: April 2010 to Present Case Management Exiters: Average monthly income: $1,171 64% (9 of 14) received TANF 14% (2 of 14) received SSI 36% (5 of 14) received SSDI 29% (4 of 14) received earned income 7% (1 of 14) received unemployment 7% (1 of 14) received child support

13. Results: April 2010 to Present Case Management Exiters: 21% (3 of 14) increased income before program exit 79% (11 of 14) families were referred for housing search assistance 57% (8 of 14) families were referred for employment services 7% (1 of 14) families were referred for legal services

14. Results: April 2010 to Present Case Management Exiters: 64% (9 of 14) were in emergency shelter 14% (2 of 14) were in transitional housing 14% (2 of 14) were living with relatives 7% (1 of 14) families were living with friends

15. Results: April 2010 to Present Case Management Exiters: 7% (1 of 14) had been homeless for 1 week or less 29% (4 of 14) had been homeless for 1-4 weeks 43% (6 of 14) had been homeless for 3-12 months 14% (2 of 14) had been homeless for 13 or more months

16. Results: April 2010 to Present Still Receiving Case Management: 94% (16 of 17) HOHs are female 6% (1 of 17) HOHs are male Average age of HOHs: 33 12% (2 of 17) HOHs have disabilities

17. Results: April 2010 to Present Still Receiving Case Management: Average monthly income: $757 71% (12 of 17) receive TANF 35% (6 of 17) receive earned income 18% (3 of 17) receive SSI 6% (1 of 17) receive SSDI 6% (1 of 17) receive unemployment

18. Results: April 2010 to Present Still Receiving Case Management: 12% (2 of 17) have increased income since program entry 29% (5 of 17) were referred for housing search assistance 65% (11 of 17) were referred for employment services 0% (0 of 17) were referred for legal services

19. Results: April 2010 to Present Still Receiving Case Management: 35% (6 of 17) were living with friends 29% (5 of 17) were in emergency shelter 24% (4 of 17) were living with relatives 6% (1 of 17) were in transitional housing 6% (1 of 17) refused to disclose their prior location

20. Results: April 2010 to Present Still Receiving Case Management: 18% (3 of 17) had been homeless for 1-4 weeks 29% (5 of 17) had been homeless for 1-3 months 6% (1 of 17) had been homeless for 3-12 months 47% (8 of 17) had been homeless for 13 months or more

21. Results: April 2010 to Present 27 families who received COH re-housing subsidies have exited HPRP Average total cost for these 27 re-housing subsidies was $10,247 Average period of services: 10 months

22. Results: April 2010 to Present Of Subsidy Exiters: 11% (3 of 27) received 1-3 months of assistance 7% (2 of 27) received 4-6 months of assistance 15% (4 of 27) received 7-9 months of assistance 45% (12 of 27) received 10-12 months of assistance 22% (6 of 27) received 13 or more months of assistance

23. Results: April 2010 to Present 14 families are still receiving COH re-housing subsidies in HPRP The average total cost for these 14 re-housing subsidies is $11,708 64% (9 of 14) have received 10-12 months of assistance so far 36% (5 or 14) have received 13 or more months of assistance so far Average period of assistance for these families: 12 months

24. Results: April 2010 to Present Among Community of Hope HPRP subsidy exiters (N=27), none re-entered DC HMIS-covered shelters as of July 1, 2011.

25. Observations/Questions Targeting Risk Don’t make decisions with clients that have long-term impact – use progressive engagement

26. Observations/Questions Don’t do mainstream services providers’ jobs Use Barriers to Housing Stability Assessments Don’t overextend families by placing them with high rent burdens Overcoming myths

27. Some Guiding Principles Housing stability is main goal Targeting: must target those with highest risk factors, best indicator is historical housing instability Intensity of services: minimum amount to solve problem, increase with degree of risk

28. Some Guiding Principles Collaboration, create integrated system, leadership Consumer choice and flexibility is critical Research must be embedded in all the work, ongoing

29. Contact Info Jamey Burden Director of Housing Programs Community of Hope Washington, DC (202) 407-7766 [email_address]