6.2 Smart Shelter: How Shelters Can Improve Outcomes in Housing First Systems
Speaker: Devra Edelman
Having supportive, permanent housing-focused shelters is a crucial piece to any Housing First homeless assistance system. In this workshop, presenters will talk about the key role shelters play in improving system performance on key outcomes and reducing episodes of homelessness in their communities.
6.2 Smart Shelter: How Shelters Can Improve Outcomes in Housing First Systems
Speaker: Devra Edelman
Having supportive, permanent housing-focused shelters is a crucial piece to any Housing First homeless assistance system. In this workshop, presenters will talk about the key role shelters play in improving system performance on key outcomes and reducing episodes of homelessness in their communities.
3.6 Ending Homelessness for Veterans and Their Families
Speaker: Kim Keaton
In order to reach the federal goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015, new grants such as Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) have recently been released. This workshop will look at how these and other programs will be implemented to prevent homelessness and help homeless veterans and their families reconnect to housing in their communities.
This document discusses supportive housing and its innovations and applications. Supportive housing combines permanent affordable housing with supportive services to help vulnerable people live stable, independent lives. It can take various forms, such as single-site or scattered-site housing. Supportive housing addresses multiple social problems by increasing housing stability and reducing incarceration and health costs. The document provides examples of integrated supportive housing projects that reserve a portion of units for special needs tenants.
The completed proposal that I drafted and submitted to MSHDA. COTS was awarded $1 million to provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to approximately 50 homeless families. The size of this particular TBRA award was the only one awarded in the state of Michigan.
This document provides background information on homelessness in Hawaii. It notes that Hawaii ranks highly for unsheltered homelessness and high housing costs. The purpose is to identify best practices for addressing homelessness and examine opportunities and challenges to implementing solutions in Honolulu. Key initiatives from cities like Chicago, Denver, and Portland that reduced homelessness through housing first, prevention, and coordinated approaches are summarized as potential models.
Common ground and permanent supportive housing in australia acga september 5 ...Sue Mowbray
This document discusses chronic homelessness in Australia and the Common Ground model of supportive housing. It outlines the systemic drivers of chronic homelessness including inadequate income, housing stock, and support services. Common Ground provides permanent housing with on-site support services to formerly homeless individuals. The document compares elements of institutional care to supportive housing and provides updates on existing Common Ground sites in Australia, noting successes in tenant retention but also challenges in addressing complex needs. It emphasizes the need for ongoing funding and partnerships to expand permanent supportive housing options.
The document summarizes the evolution of disability policy in the United States from institutionalization to community integration and employment. It discusses the benefits of supported employment compared to sheltered workshops, citing research showing supported employment leads to higher wages, lower costs, and greater independence. It calls for a new social contract based on the competency of individuals with disabilities and investing in their ability to work and achieve self-sufficiency rather than trapping them in poverty. Several state and federal initiatives promoting an "Employment First" approach are highlighted.
Home Again is a Housing First project in Worcester, MA created through a collaboration of five homeless services providers. It provides permanent housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals. The project faced resistance from the Nob Hill Neighborhood Association who opposed siting a Housing First facility in their community due to concerns about safety and unknown impacts. Project leaders utilized state and federal fair housing laws during the siting process.
6.2 Smart Shelter: How Shelters Can Improve Outcomes in Housing First Systems
Speaker: Devra Edelman
Having supportive, permanent housing-focused shelters is a crucial piece to any Housing First homeless assistance system. In this workshop, presenters will talk about the key role shelters play in improving system performance on key outcomes and reducing episodes of homelessness in their communities.
3.6 Ending Homelessness for Veterans and Their Families
Speaker: Kim Keaton
In order to reach the federal goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015, new grants such as Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) have recently been released. This workshop will look at how these and other programs will be implemented to prevent homelessness and help homeless veterans and their families reconnect to housing in their communities.
This document discusses supportive housing and its innovations and applications. Supportive housing combines permanent affordable housing with supportive services to help vulnerable people live stable, independent lives. It can take various forms, such as single-site or scattered-site housing. Supportive housing addresses multiple social problems by increasing housing stability and reducing incarceration and health costs. The document provides examples of integrated supportive housing projects that reserve a portion of units for special needs tenants.
The completed proposal that I drafted and submitted to MSHDA. COTS was awarded $1 million to provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to approximately 50 homeless families. The size of this particular TBRA award was the only one awarded in the state of Michigan.
This document provides background information on homelessness in Hawaii. It notes that Hawaii ranks highly for unsheltered homelessness and high housing costs. The purpose is to identify best practices for addressing homelessness and examine opportunities and challenges to implementing solutions in Honolulu. Key initiatives from cities like Chicago, Denver, and Portland that reduced homelessness through housing first, prevention, and coordinated approaches are summarized as potential models.
Common ground and permanent supportive housing in australia acga september 5 ...Sue Mowbray
This document discusses chronic homelessness in Australia and the Common Ground model of supportive housing. It outlines the systemic drivers of chronic homelessness including inadequate income, housing stock, and support services. Common Ground provides permanent housing with on-site support services to formerly homeless individuals. The document compares elements of institutional care to supportive housing and provides updates on existing Common Ground sites in Australia, noting successes in tenant retention but also challenges in addressing complex needs. It emphasizes the need for ongoing funding and partnerships to expand permanent supportive housing options.
The document summarizes the evolution of disability policy in the United States from institutionalization to community integration and employment. It discusses the benefits of supported employment compared to sheltered workshops, citing research showing supported employment leads to higher wages, lower costs, and greater independence. It calls for a new social contract based on the competency of individuals with disabilities and investing in their ability to work and achieve self-sufficiency rather than trapping them in poverty. Several state and federal initiatives promoting an "Employment First" approach are highlighted.
Home Again is a Housing First project in Worcester, MA created through a collaboration of five homeless services providers. It provides permanent housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals. The project faced resistance from the Nob Hill Neighborhood Association who opposed siting a Housing First facility in their community due to concerns about safety and unknown impacts. Project leaders utilized state and federal fair housing laws during the siting process.
The document discusses Indiana's Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative, which aims to create at least 600 units of permanent supportive housing in Indiana over six years. It provides supportive housing to individuals experiencing long-term homelessness by combining affordable, permanent housing with voluntary support services. Studies show supportive housing is effective at improving stability and health outcomes while reducing costs to other public systems like hospitals, shelters, and jails. The initiative is a public-private partnership led by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and other state agencies to adopt a housing first model and end long-term homelessness in Indiana.
This document summarizes efforts to end homelessness in Bristol, Connecticut. It discusses the national Opening Doors plan and its goals of ending different types of homelessness by 2020. Bristol formed an Ending Homelessness Task Group that has helped house chronically homeless individuals, created a day warming center, and raised awareness. However, barriers like lack of affordable housing, landlord discrimination, and public misunderstanding of homelessness remain challenges. Greater community education and policy changes around affordable housing are needed to fully achieve the goal of ending homelessness in Bristol.
Working Together so Everyone has a Good Place to Call HomeWellesley Institute
The document discusses issues related to housing insecurity and homelessness in Canada. It notes that housing insecurity has persisted and deepened over time. A lack of affordable housing is costly to individuals, communities, the economy and government. While efforts are being made at the community level, the federal government has not implemented a comprehensive national plan to address homelessness. Developing better housing indicators and evidence would help target funding and programs more effectively to improve outcomes.
Habitat for Humanity has had to adapt to increased change over the past decade due to natural disasters and economic crises. They have expanded their mission from only building homes to providing emergency shelters, infrastructure, education, and health programs. Locally, Indian River Habitat for Humanity has increased its home production from 1 house per year to 10 in response to the large number of substandard homes in the community. However, rising land and construction costs, hurricanes, the housing bubble burst, and recession have created new challenges for providing affordable housing.
How has MS spent its disaster recovery CDBG funds? What percentage has gone towards lower-income storm victims? What would need to happen to meet Congressional goal?
As rapid re-housing strategies spread throughout the homelessness system, a similar movement is occurring in the domestic violence system. This workshop will cover the nuances of rapid re-housing for survivors of domestic violence and the benefits for both the survivor and the provider. Speakers will present program examples and lessons learned.
The document discusses long-term care funding options in the UK, including:
1) The government may fund some long-term care costs, but individuals are generally expected to pay costs above £23,250 in assets.
2) Various options for funding long-term care costs are discussed, including annuities, trusts, equity release, and deferred payment schemes.
3) Planning assets and home ownership can help protect assets from having to pay long-term care costs, such as placing the home in a trust.
This document discusses community-based diversion initiatives in Bexar County, Texas to address challenges related to mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. It describes the development of a comprehensive diversion system including a crisis care center, jail diversion programs, and partnerships between various agencies. Key outcomes of these efforts include reduced emergency room and jail utilization, lower costs, and improved access to treatment in the community. The initiatives illustrate how collaboration across systems and evidence-based practices can effectively serve individuals with behavioral health needs.
3.6 Ending Homelessness for Veterans and Their Families
Speaker: Stacy Vasquez
In order to reach the federal goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015, new grants such as Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) have recently been released. This workshop will look at how these and other programs will be implemented to prevent homelessness and help homeless veterans and their families reconnect to housing in their communities.
Regional cooperation between four cities in Virginia resulted in the development of supportive housing for homeless individuals. Over 1,800 homeless individuals were found in the region, with costs of services estimated at $32 million annually. The cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and later Chesapeake, pooled funding sources to convert vacant properties into affordable housing. The first property, Gosnold Apartments, houses 60 formerly homeless adults and many residents have obtained income or employment. Inspired by its success, a second property called Cloverleaf Apartments was later developed through similar regional cooperation.
The Moorings community has partnered with Indian River Habitat for Humanity since 1999, raising over $2 million and building 47 homes. The need for affordable housing continues to grow in Indian River County, with over 1,400 families living in overcrowded conditions. The Moorings Habitat Committee hopes to continue their strong support to build more homes and change more lives.
Scott McDonald considered suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after losing his home, marriage, and job due to alcoholism and depression. He checked into Bellevue Hospital, but it was only at Project Renewal's Fort Washington Men's Shelter that he began to rebuild his life with help from case managers and services. Project Renewal advocates fought proposed budget cuts that would eliminate programs helping homeless New Yorkers find housing and jobs. While some cuts occurred, advocacy prevented worse outcomes and secured funding to continue critical housing and medical services. At Project Renewal's annual gala, over $770,000 was raised and keynote speaker Octavia Penn shared how the organization helped her recover from addiction through culinary training.
This document summarizes the L.A. Supportive Housing Recovery Initiative launched by CSH and its partners to assist nonprofit developers experiencing financial difficulties from state budget crises and the tightened credit market. The initiative will provide grants, low-interest loans up to $1.5 million through a Project Completion Loan Fund, and technical assistance to complete supportive housing projects impacted by the economic crisis. The goal is to position the permanent supportive housing industry for long-term viability and help nonprofits continue their efforts to end homelessness in Los Angeles.
Engineering 215, Introduction to Design, at Humboldt State University partners with World Shelters 501(c)3 to bring improvements to the shelters and work with the resources in Haiti.
Survival Shelters outlines what to teach 6th grade students about building survival shelters during a Hatchet field day. Students should be taught the 5 W's of site selection including proximity to water, avoiding dead trees, and reducing bugs. They will learn how to construct lean-to and double lean-to (A-frame) shelters using building materials like frames and debris for weatherproofing. The document provides diagrams of completed shelters including use of a firepit and windwall for additional protection.
In 2015, projects worth 1,966 million were executed out of a total value of 9,073 million, with 825 million remaining for 2014 and 3,988 million remaining. Of the total executed value of 5,085 million, 4,659 million was claimed, with 4,249 million collected and 410 million not yet collected. The majority of outstanding claims were related to scope changes, time extensions and consultant hold amounts.
Construction Project Managment Techniquesguestc8140fe
The document provides an overview of project management and different project management techniques. It discusses what a project is and defines project management. It then summarizes different project management methods including critical path method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). CPM uses fixed time estimates while PERT allows for uncertainty in activity times. The document also outlines the basic steps for using CPM and PERT in project planning and management.
Construction planning and management are closely related and involve executing construction plans using various management techniques. Modern technology is important for construction management, planning, equipment, contracts, safety, and earthquake management. Proper planning and management are necessary to complete construction on time and within budget. Effective construction planning and management involves organizing work, allocating resources, monitoring progress, and controlling costs and quality.
The document outlines the modules that make up a construction management project, including admin login, construction sites, customer information, plots, payments, raw materials, and reports. The modules allow for managing, editing, deleting, searching, and updating admin logins, construction sites, customers, employees, plots, payments, raw materials issued, and customer plot payment reports.
Construction Project Management Class Project PresentationWayne Holley
John and Jane Doe have contracted to purchase a manufactured home to be installed on their 4.95 acre property in Santa Ysabel, California. The project will involve developing the land, installing utilities like a well and septic system, preparing the home site, and fully setting up and landscaping the home. Key risks include finding an adequate water source from a well and finding an acceptable location for the septic system leach field. The targeted completion date is November 5, 2012.
The document discusses Indiana's Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative, which aims to create at least 600 units of permanent supportive housing in Indiana over six years. It provides supportive housing to individuals experiencing long-term homelessness by combining affordable, permanent housing with voluntary support services. Studies show supportive housing is effective at improving stability and health outcomes while reducing costs to other public systems like hospitals, shelters, and jails. The initiative is a public-private partnership led by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and other state agencies to adopt a housing first model and end long-term homelessness in Indiana.
This document summarizes efforts to end homelessness in Bristol, Connecticut. It discusses the national Opening Doors plan and its goals of ending different types of homelessness by 2020. Bristol formed an Ending Homelessness Task Group that has helped house chronically homeless individuals, created a day warming center, and raised awareness. However, barriers like lack of affordable housing, landlord discrimination, and public misunderstanding of homelessness remain challenges. Greater community education and policy changes around affordable housing are needed to fully achieve the goal of ending homelessness in Bristol.
Working Together so Everyone has a Good Place to Call HomeWellesley Institute
The document discusses issues related to housing insecurity and homelessness in Canada. It notes that housing insecurity has persisted and deepened over time. A lack of affordable housing is costly to individuals, communities, the economy and government. While efforts are being made at the community level, the federal government has not implemented a comprehensive national plan to address homelessness. Developing better housing indicators and evidence would help target funding and programs more effectively to improve outcomes.
Habitat for Humanity has had to adapt to increased change over the past decade due to natural disasters and economic crises. They have expanded their mission from only building homes to providing emergency shelters, infrastructure, education, and health programs. Locally, Indian River Habitat for Humanity has increased its home production from 1 house per year to 10 in response to the large number of substandard homes in the community. However, rising land and construction costs, hurricanes, the housing bubble burst, and recession have created new challenges for providing affordable housing.
How has MS spent its disaster recovery CDBG funds? What percentage has gone towards lower-income storm victims? What would need to happen to meet Congressional goal?
As rapid re-housing strategies spread throughout the homelessness system, a similar movement is occurring in the domestic violence system. This workshop will cover the nuances of rapid re-housing for survivors of domestic violence and the benefits for both the survivor and the provider. Speakers will present program examples and lessons learned.
The document discusses long-term care funding options in the UK, including:
1) The government may fund some long-term care costs, but individuals are generally expected to pay costs above £23,250 in assets.
2) Various options for funding long-term care costs are discussed, including annuities, trusts, equity release, and deferred payment schemes.
3) Planning assets and home ownership can help protect assets from having to pay long-term care costs, such as placing the home in a trust.
This document discusses community-based diversion initiatives in Bexar County, Texas to address challenges related to mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. It describes the development of a comprehensive diversion system including a crisis care center, jail diversion programs, and partnerships between various agencies. Key outcomes of these efforts include reduced emergency room and jail utilization, lower costs, and improved access to treatment in the community. The initiatives illustrate how collaboration across systems and evidence-based practices can effectively serve individuals with behavioral health needs.
3.6 Ending Homelessness for Veterans and Their Families
Speaker: Stacy Vasquez
In order to reach the federal goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015, new grants such as Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) have recently been released. This workshop will look at how these and other programs will be implemented to prevent homelessness and help homeless veterans and their families reconnect to housing in their communities.
Regional cooperation between four cities in Virginia resulted in the development of supportive housing for homeless individuals. Over 1,800 homeless individuals were found in the region, with costs of services estimated at $32 million annually. The cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and later Chesapeake, pooled funding sources to convert vacant properties into affordable housing. The first property, Gosnold Apartments, houses 60 formerly homeless adults and many residents have obtained income or employment. Inspired by its success, a second property called Cloverleaf Apartments was later developed through similar regional cooperation.
The Moorings community has partnered with Indian River Habitat for Humanity since 1999, raising over $2 million and building 47 homes. The need for affordable housing continues to grow in Indian River County, with over 1,400 families living in overcrowded conditions. The Moorings Habitat Committee hopes to continue their strong support to build more homes and change more lives.
Scott McDonald considered suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after losing his home, marriage, and job due to alcoholism and depression. He checked into Bellevue Hospital, but it was only at Project Renewal's Fort Washington Men's Shelter that he began to rebuild his life with help from case managers and services. Project Renewal advocates fought proposed budget cuts that would eliminate programs helping homeless New Yorkers find housing and jobs. While some cuts occurred, advocacy prevented worse outcomes and secured funding to continue critical housing and medical services. At Project Renewal's annual gala, over $770,000 was raised and keynote speaker Octavia Penn shared how the organization helped her recover from addiction through culinary training.
This document summarizes the L.A. Supportive Housing Recovery Initiative launched by CSH and its partners to assist nonprofit developers experiencing financial difficulties from state budget crises and the tightened credit market. The initiative will provide grants, low-interest loans up to $1.5 million through a Project Completion Loan Fund, and technical assistance to complete supportive housing projects impacted by the economic crisis. The goal is to position the permanent supportive housing industry for long-term viability and help nonprofits continue their efforts to end homelessness in Los Angeles.
Engineering 215, Introduction to Design, at Humboldt State University partners with World Shelters 501(c)3 to bring improvements to the shelters and work with the resources in Haiti.
Survival Shelters outlines what to teach 6th grade students about building survival shelters during a Hatchet field day. Students should be taught the 5 W's of site selection including proximity to water, avoiding dead trees, and reducing bugs. They will learn how to construct lean-to and double lean-to (A-frame) shelters using building materials like frames and debris for weatherproofing. The document provides diagrams of completed shelters including use of a firepit and windwall for additional protection.
In 2015, projects worth 1,966 million were executed out of a total value of 9,073 million, with 825 million remaining for 2014 and 3,988 million remaining. Of the total executed value of 5,085 million, 4,659 million was claimed, with 4,249 million collected and 410 million not yet collected. The majority of outstanding claims were related to scope changes, time extensions and consultant hold amounts.
Construction Project Managment Techniquesguestc8140fe
The document provides an overview of project management and different project management techniques. It discusses what a project is and defines project management. It then summarizes different project management methods including critical path method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). CPM uses fixed time estimates while PERT allows for uncertainty in activity times. The document also outlines the basic steps for using CPM and PERT in project planning and management.
Construction planning and management are closely related and involve executing construction plans using various management techniques. Modern technology is important for construction management, planning, equipment, contracts, safety, and earthquake management. Proper planning and management are necessary to complete construction on time and within budget. Effective construction planning and management involves organizing work, allocating resources, monitoring progress, and controlling costs and quality.
The document outlines the modules that make up a construction management project, including admin login, construction sites, customer information, plots, payments, raw materials, and reports. The modules allow for managing, editing, deleting, searching, and updating admin logins, construction sites, customers, employees, plots, payments, raw materials issued, and customer plot payment reports.
Construction Project Management Class Project PresentationWayne Holley
John and Jane Doe have contracted to purchase a manufactured home to be installed on their 4.95 acre property in Santa Ysabel, California. The project will involve developing the land, installing utilities like a well and septic system, preparing the home site, and fully setting up and landscaping the home. Key risks include finding an adequate water source from a well and finding an acceptable location for the septic system leach field. The targeted completion date is November 5, 2012.
3. construction planning. construction project managementKabilan Kabi
This document discusses project time management for construction projects. It covers defining and sequencing activities, estimating activity durations and resources, developing a schedule, and schedule control. Key aspects include identifying specific schedule activities and their dependencies; estimating time, resources, and durations for each activity; analyzing the activity sequences and constraints to create a project schedule; and controlling changes to the schedule. The goal is to ensure timely completion of the project through effective planning, scheduling, tracking, and control of the time management processes.
The document discusses various aspects of project management. It begins by outlining the different stages of a project including planning and scheduling, data collection, status updates, and ensuring successful completion. It then defines what a project is, its key characteristics, and how project management applies knowledge and techniques to meet stakeholder needs and expectations. The document also discusses why companies and individuals use project management and what goes into a project management plan. It provides overviews of the project management process, process groups, knowledge areas, and integration management.
This document summarizes a countywide community engagement summit focused on homelessness. The agenda included discussions on current homelessness data and solutions, as well as breakout sessions. National data shows over 600,000 people experience homelessness nightly, including families, individuals with disabilities or mental illness, and minorities. Local data from Santa Cruz County found over 2,700 homeless, many unsheltered with long-term homelessness. Speakers presented on evidence-based solutions like housing first and system coordination that have reduced homelessness in other areas cost-effectively and measurably.
an interactive workshop where you learn more about:
The history of housing & homelessness
The range of resources available to low-income & homeless individuals/families
The cost of homeless & the solutions
Practice what you learn with hands-on activities like case-studies and leave with valuable, information as well as suggestions for locally specific resources you can display for patrons at your library.
Presented by Kim Leach.
Responding to rural family homelessness is complicated by problems of identifying homeless families and allocating scarce resources across wide service areas. Rural communities across the country have made significant progress in reducing family homelessness and increasing the effectiveness of their Continuums of Care (CoC). This workshop will profile the strategies of effective rural programs and communities and identify how these strategies can facilitate successful HEARTH implementation.
This document discusses increasing funding for youth housing through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It notes that federal funding for general affordable housing is much higher than funding specifically for youth housing. The HEARTH Act expanded HUD's definition of homelessness to include more youth and increased funding for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing. The new funding rules provide greater flexibility to fund services like transitional housing that support homeless youth.
This document introduces an emerging approach to ending family homelessness in Washington State. It proposes targeting prevention efforts and services towards vulnerable families as well as currently homeless families. The emerging approach emphasizes five key strategies: prevention, coordinated entry systems, rapid re-housing, tailored programs, and connections to economic opportunities. It then outlines six conceptual foundations for redesigning homeless services systems based on this approach, including using a population-based framework and separating but relating housing and services domains. The document aims to identify best practices and make policy recommendations to support implementing the emerging approach.
1.3 Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Speaker: Linda Olsen
Rapid re-housing is being adapted by domestic violence providers to respond to the housing needs of the women and families they serve. This workshop will examine how rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention strategies are being used to serve survivors of domestic violence. Presenters will share their service models and lead a discussion on how to assist survivors in finding and maintaining safe, permanent housing.
The document discusses a diversion program in Massachusetts aimed at reducing homelessness. The program provides alternatives to shelter such as temporary rental assistance and case management. During a 10-month pilot period in Brockton, MA, the program assessed 137 families, diverting 64 families from shelter. The average cost of diverting a family was $6,000 for a shallow subsidy over 3-12 months or $3,500 for a one-time payment. The state is expanding diversion efforts statewide under a new HomeBASE program.
This document summarizes progress made from 2007-2012 on a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Springfield. There was a 20% reduction in individual homelessness and increases in permanent supportive housing units. However, family homelessness increased 168%. The plan established a new housing crisis response system and focused on prevention, rapid rehousing, employment assistance, partnerships, and accountability. The updated 2012-2014 action plan aims to create more permanent supportive housing, improve medical and corrections collaborations, and focus more on families and youth homelessness.
The document discusses strategies for addressing family homelessness in rural communities. It outlines challenges with eviction prevention versus homelessness prevention approaches and examines costs associated with different models. The document also describes Utah's coordination of mainstream benefits programs through the Department of Workforce Services and implementation of a "virtual centralized intake" model for rural areas, which allows clients to access prevention services through any entry point without needing to visit an office.
This document provides information about poverty and housing issues in McMinnville, Oregon. It discusses the need for affordable housing, current poverty levels and income guidelines. Several local organizations that provide services and housing solutions are described, but the need continues to grow. Examples of potential housing solutions mentioned include tent cities, tiny houses, and community engagement programs. The document aims to raise awareness of these important issues and potential ways to address housing instability in the community.
Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for families in need in the Halton region of Ontario. Over 8.5% of the local population lives below the poverty line, with around 43,000 people struggling with inadequate housing. Habitat addresses this issue by providing no-interest mortgages and requiring 500 hours of "sweat equity" from partner families. This model empowers families by building their equity over time while keeping their housing costs low. The funds from mortgage payments are reinvested into building more homes through Habitat's revolving fund.
Chronic homelessness costs governments significant amounts of money through repeated use of crisis services like hospitals and jails. Permanent supportive housing following a Housing First model has been shown to improve outcomes for the chronically homeless while reducing costs. It provides long-term affordable housing combined with support services for residents. Examples from Canada, the US and Australia demonstrate that this approach can successfully house people experiencing chronic homelessness while also decreasing their use of emergency services. For Australia to adopt this model more widely will require a shift towards prioritizing long-term housing over temporary options, as well as increasing housing stock and using funding to incentivize permanent outcomes.
The document discusses disaster housing resources and strategies. It identifies different types of interim and permanent housing options available after disasters, including shelters, rental assistance, temporary repairs, manufactured housing, and reconstruction assistance. It also discusses challenges in providing disaster housing, such as balancing needs, availability, and community characteristics. A variety of federal, state, local, and non-profit organizations provide housing assistance after disasters.
3.6 Ending Homelessness for Veterans and Their Families
Speaker: Suzanne Wagner
In order to reach the federal goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015, new grants such as Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) have recently been released. This workshop will look at how these and other programs will be implemented to prevent homelessness and help homeless veterans and their families reconnect to housing in their communities.
This document summarizes challenges and opportunities related to housing for people with disabilities. It notes tight government funding and an upcoming CMS ruling requiring community integration. Existing housing models like group homes and individual homes are mentioned. The document then outlines several potential new housing models, including mixed-use housing, symbiotic relationships, and community living models like L'Arche. Securing funding for capital, rent subsidies, and support services is discussed as the three legs of a permanent supportive housing model. References are provided.
Vagrancy is primarily a housing issue that arises due to a lack of stable, safe, and permanent housing options. The number of homeless individuals has increased as affordable housing supply has decreased. Homelessness describes the situation of a person or family without consistent housing and the means to obtain it, and can result from financial, mental, physical, or social barriers. While temporary shelters exist, there are often gaps in services that leave some without adequate long-term housing support. Housing First approaches aim to immediately provide housing and then additional support services to help prevent returns to homelessness.
2.8 Roundtable Discussion: Improving Economic Stability Through Employment and Education
Speaker: Mark Putnam
This roundtable discussion will explore strategies to improve the long-term economic well-being of homeless families and youth. Attendees are invited to share the strategies they use to help families and youth transition out of poverty. Strategies to facilitate families’ and youth’s access to education, workforce development, and asset development opportunities will be discussed.
Rapid Re-housing (RRH) is a federally funded program that provides temporary rental assistance and case management to help individuals and families quickly obtain housing and achieve stability. The RRH program has three core components: housing location assistance, short to medium term rental assistance, and ongoing case management services. RRH is based on the premises that homelessness is often temporary and due to a crisis, most previously experienced stable housing, and extended homelessness has negative effects. The goal is to provide just enough assistance to exit homelessness permanently.
This document discusses three social justice issues: affordable housing and homelessness, energy affordability and cost of living pressures, and refugees and asylum seekers. For affordable housing, it notes rising housing costs are a key driver of poverty and disadvantage in Australia. It advocates increasing social and affordable housing supply through government investment and reforming policies around taxation incentives. The St Vincent de Paul Society operates homeless services across NSW and advocates to governments on these issues.
Rapid re-housing uses a housing first approach to help families quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. It involves 4 main components: crisis intervention and stabilization; intake, assessment, and planning; assistance moving into permanent housing; and home-based case management. The approach recognizes that distinct functions serve different participant needs and can be adapted through either a single agency model or collaborative multi-agency model. The goal is to provide families comprehensive services to overcome barriers to housing and promote long-term stability.
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This presentations by Carl Falconer is from the workshop 3.03 Implementing Effective Governance to End Homelessness from the 2015 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Effective governance sets the tone for a systemic focus on ending homelessness. Speakers will discuss the essential elements of effective governance, including managing and measuring performance and right-sizing the crisis response system through resource allocation.
Slides from a presentations by Cynthia Nagendra of the National Alliance to End Homelessness from a webinar that originally streamed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 covering steps one and three of the Alliance's "5 Steps for Ending Veteran Homelessness" document.
"Housing First and Youth" by Stephen Gaetz from the workshop 4.6 Housing and Service Models for Homeless Youth at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Frontline Practice within Housing First Programs by Benjamin Henwood from the workshop 5.9 Research on the Efficacy of Housing First at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Rapid Re-Housing with DV Survivors: Approaches that Work by Kris Billhardt from the workshop Providing Rapid Re-housing for Victims of Domestic Violence at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Non-chronic Adult Homelessness: Background and Opportunities by Dennis Culhane from the workshop 1.7 Non-Chronic Homelessness among Single Adults: An Overview at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
California’s Approach for Implementing the Federal Fostering Connections to Success Ac by Lindsay Elliott from
5.8 Ending Homelessness for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness.
This document summarizes key aspects of health care reform related to homeless families and youth. It discusses how the Affordable Care Act expands Medicaid eligibility for youth and reduces costs for families. It then provides details on Medicaid eligibility categories and coverage groups impacted by the reforms. The rest of the document outlines core Medicaid concepts, different means of covering services including waivers and managed care, and concludes with an overview of Louisiana's permanent supportive housing program.
This document summarizes a workshop on retooling transitional housing programs into rapid re-housing models. The workshop included presentations from providers who have successfully made this transition. They discussed the challenges they faced, such as resistance to change from staff and partners, and the solutions they implemented, like developing new screening and employment assistance components. Presenters emphasized the importance of communication, aligning with community plans, and evaluating outcomes when retooling programs. Retooling requires considering funding, staffing, housing issues, and starting a pilot program before fully implementing changes. Overall, the presentations showed how transitional housing can effectively transition to serving more families through a rapid re-housing model.
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The document discusses programs and services provided by the LA Gay & Lesbian Center to support homeless LGBTQ youth. It notes that around 6,000 youth experience homelessness in LA County each year, and 40% of homeless youth in Hollywood identify as LGBTQ. The Center provides emergency housing, a transitional living program, independent apartments, and youth development programs focused on education, employment, and permanent connections. Services are trauma-informed and use positive youth development approaches. Outcomes include over 300 youth served annually, with many obtaining education, jobs, housing and community support. The RISE project also aims to improve permanency outcomes for LGBTQ foster youth.
This document summarizes a presentation on the impact of budget cuts to housing assistance programs. It discusses how the Budget Control Act led to automatic spending cuts (sequestration) that have significantly reduced funding for programs like housing vouchers. As a result, hundreds of thousands fewer families are receiving housing assistance. Advocates are urged to contact members of Congress to emphasize how cuts threaten efforts to end homelessness and ask that housing programs be prioritized in any budget deal. Restoring funding could help maintain assistance for vulnerable groups and prevent increased homelessness.
Family Reunification Pilot, Alameda County, CA from the work shop 6.1 Partnering with Child Welfare Agencies to End Family Homelessness at the 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
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6.2 Smart Shelter: How Shelters Can Improve Outcomes in Housing First Systems
1. Smart Shelter: How Shelters Can Improve Outcomes in
Housing First Systems
2012 NAEH National Conference on
Ending Family and Youth Homelessness
Devra Edelman
Deputy Director, Programs
Hamilton Family Center
February 10, 2012
DEdelman@hamiltonfamilycenter.org
2. Guinea Worm Eradication and
Ending Homelessness
Eradicating Guinea Clean Water Housing
Worm / Ending
Homelessness =
Root Solutions: Water filtration and infrastructure Affordable Housing (Including
(wells; piping; etc.) to provide Subsidized Housing; Shallow Rental
clean drinking water Subsidies; Permanent Supportive
Housing; etc.)
If you only implement the solution NO ~ Open wounds in watering NO ~ families and individuals may still
will the issue be addressed? holes considered sacred will become homeless for various reasons
continue to release larvae into (evictions; tragedy; health issues; etc.)
drinking water
How to Address Both the Root Protection and care of Wounds Emergency Shelter that provides basic
and the Entire Tree: Education of Villagers in Culturally needs AND
Appropriate and Sensitive Manner Focuses on life-skills training, wage &
(VBHWs) income development & sustainability,
~ Shift Culture to encourage safe and housing placement
water ~ Shift agency culture to Housing First
3. Hamilton Family Center - Overview
Rebuilding Lives ~ Ending Homelessness
The mission of Hamilton Family Center is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
Through a Housing First approach, we provide a continuum of housing solutions and
comprehensive services that promote self-sufficiency for families and individuals, and
foster the potential of children and youth.
Hamilton Family
Emergency Center
Hamilton Family
First Avenues:
Residences
Housing Solutions Project
Potential:
Child and Youth Services
Hamilton Family
Dudley Apartments
Transitional Housing
Supportive Services
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4. San Francisco’s
Family Homeless Services System
HOMELESS
FAMILIES
Hamilton Family Providence /
Emergency Oshun / Winter
Center Shelter
Connecting Point
Centralized Wait
List for Full-Service
Raphael House
Shelter
Hamilton Family St. Joseph’s Compass
Residences Family Center Family Shelter
5. San Francisco ~ Population Snapshot
San Francisco Population ~ 805,235 (2010)
2011 Point-in-Time Count:
6,455 Homeless Persons
48% (3,106) Unsheltered
635 Homeless Persons in Families
15% (95) Unsheltered
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6. Housing First Principles:
Homelessness is first and Everyone is valuable and
foremost a housing problem capable of being a valuable
and should be treated as such resident and community
member
Housing is a basic human
need and right to which all are Residents, property managers,
entitled and service providers work
together to integrate services
Families are more responsive into housing
to intervention and social
service support once in Client focused services
permanent and stable housing
Move homeless families into
People who are homeless or permanent, affordable housing
on the verge of homelessness as Rapidly as Possible
should be returned to or
stabilized in permanent Time-limited, home-based
housing as quickly as possible support services
and connected to resources
necessary to sustain that
housing
7. Housing First Service Delivery Components
Emergency services that address the immediate need for shelter or
stabilization in current housing
Housing, Resource, and Support Services Assessment which
focuses on housing needs, preferences, and barriers; resource
acquisition (e.g., entitlements); and identification of services needed
to sustain housing
Housing placement assistance including housing location and
placement; financial assistance with housing costs (e.g., security
deposit, first month’s rent, move-in and utilities connection, short- or
long-term housing subsidies); advocacy and assistance in
addressing housing barriers (e.g., poor credit history or debt, prior
eviction, criminal conviction)
Case management services (frequently time-limited) specifically
focused on maintaining permanent housing or the acquisition
and sustainment of permanent housing
8. Shifting Gears toward Smart Shelter:
Rapid Re-Housing Strategies
Community Needs Problem Statement
Schwab Foundation Initiative, convenes San Francisco is one the most expensive
Bay Area collaboration; identifies Rapid and competitive housing markets in the
Re-Housing as one of three priorities to country. Rents increased by 6% from 2010
end homelessness (July, 2004) to 2011 and vacancies have decreased
Homeless Families Services Redesign with the average rent for a 1-bdrm apt. at
Committee: Community Stakeholders $2,300.
recommend the development of Rental Homeless families lack the resources to
Subsidies as the Number One Priority afford market rate rent.
(June 2006) Stock of existing affordable housing for
SF Local Homeless Coordinating Board extremely low income families does not
identifies Permanent Housing meet demand
(subsidized according to need) as their A Rapid Re-Housing Strategy requires a
number one priority in the Five Year systemic shift in programmatic focus,
Strategic Plan. (January 2008) resources, and goals.
Emergency and interim housing programs
HPRP and HEARTH Act support federal lack an assessment tool to assist in
shift in priorities and funding for determining the best housing fit
Housing First programs (2009 to New shallow rental subsidy and
present) eviction prevention funding lacks a
strong evaluation component
9. Shifting Gears toward Smart Shelter:
Rapid Re-Housing Strategies
Influential Factors
Schwab Foundation funds a Shallow subsidy pilot program (January 2005)
Hamilton Family Center redirects $500,000 in emergency shelter resources toward
Housing First initiatives (July 2006)
SF Mayor & Advocacy Groups support Housing First approach (2005)
Homeless Family Redesign Recommendations from community stakeholders results
in $2.3 million in new Shallow Rental Subsidy funding for homeless, at-risk, and
doubled-up families (February 2007)
The ARRA provides $8.75M to San Francisco for Homelessness Prevention and
Rapid Re-Housing (Sept 2009)
Salesforce.com Foundation and SF Mayor’s Homeless Assistance Fund allocate
$3M to rapidly re-house families from SF Shelter Waitlist of over 250 families (Dec.
2011)
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10. Shifting Gears toward Smart Shelter:
Rapid Re-Housing Strategies
Outcomes
Fund shallow rental subsidies, eviction prevention assistance
and move-in support for homeless, at-risk, and doubled-up
families in San Francisco.
Develop family shelter services to focus on: Connections to
Mainstream Resources (including Childcare); Wage & Income
Development & Sustainability; and Housing.
Develop Housing Assessment Matrix (HAM) Tool to identify
best housing fit.
Increase the number of families Rapidly Re-Housed from the
family shelters to permanent housing.
Increase the number of families for whom homelessness is
prevented and who are diverted from shelter.
Develop services that follow families into housing and focus
on income development and housing stability
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11. First Avenues Rental Subsidy Entries &
San Francisco Family Shelter Waitlist
300
250
200
Total First Avenues Medium
150 Term Rental Rapid Rehousing
Entries
Shelter Waitlist Average
100
50
HPRP Begins
0
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12. Lessons Learned ~ Key Components of
Smart Shelter
Housing Assessment as early as possible upon entry into
system and incorporated throughout programs.
Housing Advocate Case Managers at entry points
Connecting Point & Emergency Shelter
Collaboration between Shelter Case Managers and
Housing Case Managers weekly Exit Planning meetings
Aftercare case management post housing to strengthen
roots in new home and community
Systems Level Collaboration and Partnerships: Shelter
Consortium; Family Eviction Prevention Collaborative;
HPRP Workgroup; Rapid Re-Housing Network; etc.
Implement systemic processes in programs that are
geared toward periodic review of progress toward
employment and housing Team reporting on rapid
re-housing, employment and increased income.
13. Housing Assessment Matrix (HAM) Tool:
Strategically targeting resources to maximize opportunities for homeless families
Housing Assessment Matrix:
http://hamiltonfamilycenter.org/
Videos & News / Evidence Based Practice
14. Housing Assessment Matrix ~
Options & Indicators
Assessment Indicators include:
• Housing Assessment Matrix (HAM) Income level
tool used at all entry points:
• Emergency Shelter Intake History of Homelessness
• Transitional Housing Referral / Housing options
Application Lease History
• Housing Subsidy Program History of Evictions
Application Age of Primary Caregiver
Mental Health History
• Housing Options / “Fit” May be: Substance Use
• Market Rate Housing Criminal Justice Barriers
• Short-term Rental Assistance Temporary Financial Strain
• Medium-term Rental Assistance Recent Trauma
• Affordable Housing Child Welfare History
• Deeply Subsidized Housing Education Level
• Transitional Housing Program Work Experience
• Permanent Supportive Housing Work Inhibiting Disabilities
Income Plans
Family Composition
Transportation Barriers
13 Child Care Barriers
Income Sources
15. Cultural Shift to Smart Shelter
Agency-wide Cultural Shift to support Core Philosophies of:
Harm Reduction: Motivating change in a collaborative, empathic
environment; policies based upon behaviors; explore options with clients
and encourage to identify own needs
Trauma-Informed Services: adopting a holistic view of care and
recognizing the connections between housing, employment, mental and
physical health, substance abuse, and trauma histories; and
Provide Effort Based Support: moving from a model of Social Services
to Social Support
While focusing on STABLE HOUSING FIRST at all times!
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16. Questions???
Contact:
Devra M. Edelman
Deputy Director, Programs
Hamilton Family Center
415-409-2100 x122
dedelman@hamiltonfamilycenter.org
www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org