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1A. Continuum of Care (CoC) Identification

Instructions:For guidance on completing this form, please reference the FY 2015 CoC Application DetailedInstructions, the CoC Application Instructional Guides and the FY 2015 CoC Program NOFA.Please submit technical questions to the HUDExchange Ask A Question.

1A-1. CoC Name and Number: FL-517 - Hendry, Hardee, Highlands CountiesCoC

1A-2. Collaborative Applicant Name: Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless,Inc.

1A-3. CoC Designation: CA

1A-4. HMIS Lead: Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless,Inc.

Applicant: FL517-Hardee, Hendry, Highlands FL 517Project: FL517 CoC Registration FY2015 COC_REG_2015_122080

FY2015 CoC Application 11/20/2015

1B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Engagement


1B-1. From the list below, select those organizations and persons thatparticipate in CoC meetings. Then select "Yes" or "No" to indicate if CoCmeeting participants are voting members or if they sit on the CoC Board.

Only select "Not Applicable" if the organization or person does not exist inthe CoC's geographic area.

Organization/Person Categories

Participates in CoC

Meetings

Votes,including electing

CoC Board

Sits onCoC Board

Local Government Staff/Officials Yes No No

CDBG/HOME/ESG Entitlement Jurisdiction Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Law Enforcement Yes Yes No

Local Jail(s) Yes No No

Hospital(s) Yes No No

EMT/Crisis Response Team(s) No No No

Mental Health Service Organizations Yes Yes Yes

Substance Abuse Service Organizations Yes Yes Yes

Affordable Housing Developer(s) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Public Housing Authorities Yes Yes No

CoC Funded Youth Homeless Organizations Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Non-CoC Funded Youth Homeless Organizations Yes No No

School Administrators/Homeless Liaisons Yes Yes No

CoC Funded Victim Service Providers Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Non-CoC Funded Victim Service Providers Yes Yes Yes

Street Outreach Team(s) Yes Yes Yes

Youth advocates No No No

Agencies that serve survivors of human trafficking Yes Yes Yes

Other homeless subpopulation advocates Yes Yes Yes

Homeless or Formerly Homeless Persons Yes Yes No

CareerSource State Employment Agency Yes Yes No

Faith-based organization providing homeless services Yes Yes Yes

Regional Food Pantry Yes Yes No



1B-1a. Describe in detail how the CoC solicits and considers the full rangeof opinions from individuals or organizations with knowledge ofhomelessness in the geographic area or an interest in preventing andending homelessness in the geographic area. Please provide twoexamples of organizations or individuals from the list in 1B-1 to answerthis question. (limit 1000 characters)

FL 517 includes Highlands, Hardee, Hendry, Glades, Desoto and OkeechobeeCounties. There are 250,000 persons in the rural 5000 square mile CoC. FL517 counties hold six positions in the bottom 12 Florida counties with lowest percapita income. Hendry (14.2%) and Hardee Counties (10.1%) have the highestunemployment rate in the state, (September 2015). FL 517 partnered withUnited Way of Lee, Hendry, Hardee and Okeechobee Counties who leads theRapid Rehousing workgroup. FL 517 co-located a rapid-rehousing program inthe United Way’s only one-stop service centers in the counties. Cutting EdgeMinistries chairs a work group of food banks focused on implementing HMIS tosupport Coordinated Assessment. The food bank in rural Zolfo Springs hasserved 1,400 unduplicated households in two years. The front line serviceprovider has collected HMIS client data which FL517 has used to identify highpriority households through coordinated assessment for allocation of servicesand funding.

1B-1b. List Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY)-funded and other youthhomeless assistance providers (CoC Program and non-CoC Program

funded) who operate within the CoC's geographic area. Then select "Yes"or "No" to indicate if each provider is a voting member or sits on the CoC

Board.

Youth Service Provider (up to 10)

RHYFunded?

Participated as a VotingMember

in at least two CoCMeetings

within the last 12 months (between October 1, 2014 and November 15, 2015).

Sat on the CoC Board asactive

member or official at anypoint

during the last 12 months (between October 1, 2014 and November 15, 2015).

Youth and Family Alternatives -- George W. Harris, Jr.Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter

No No No



1B-1c. List the victim service providers (CoC Program and non-CoCProgram funded) who operate within the CoC's geographic area. Then

select "Yes" or "No" to indicate if each provider is a voting member or sitson the CoC Board.

Victim Service Provider for Survivors of

Domestic Violence (up to 10)

Participated as a Voting Member in at least two CoC Meetings

within the last 12 months (between October 1, 2014 and November 15, 2015).

Sat on CoC Board as active member or

official at any point during the last 12 months

(between October 1, 2014 and November 15, 2015).

Martha's House Inc. No No

Peace River Domestic Violence Center Yes Yes

1B-2. Does the CoC intend to meet the timelines for ending homelessnessas defined in Opening Doors?

Opening Doors GoalCoC has

establishedtimeline?

End Veteran Homelessness by 2015 Yes

End Chronic Homelessness by 2017 Yes

End Family and Youth Homelessness by 2020 Yes

Set a Path to End All Homelessness by 2020 Yes

1B-3. How does the CoC identify and assign the individuals, committees,or organizations responsible for overseeing implementation of specificstrategies to prevent and end homelessness in order to meet the goals ofOpening Doors? (limit 1000 characters)



FL517 has a membership database of approximately 130 agencies andindividuals who contribute to the CoC’s effort to develop a homeless systemthat moves to functional zero. In 2014, the FL 517 Board established four taskforces: 1) Chronic homelessness; 2) Family/youth homelessness; 3)Outreach/Coordinated Assessment 4) RRH-PSH, which is focused on fundingRRH and PSH resources to support the CoC’s Housing First principles. Taskforce members were recruited through 1) broadcast emails; 2) website postings;3) recruiting at CoC meetings; 4) Board and staff recruitment to ensureexpertise on each task force. A Board member or agency staff provide supportfor each task force, maintaining meeting minutes, agendas, providing researchand analyzing data as needed.A Veterans Task Force is being established in January 2016, with countyveteran service officers and SSVF, GPD and HUD-VASH providers who are notlocated within the CoC, but state they provide services in the CoC.

1B-4. Explain how the CoC is open to proposals from entities that havenot previously received funds in prior CoC Program competitions, even ifthe CoC is not applying for any new projects in 2015.(limit 1000 characters)

The CoC is eager to accept proposals from non-funded agencies. Annually theCoC publishes RRH/PSH RFPs for the CoC application on the CoC websiteand through broadcast email. Technical Assistance Conference calls are heldfor potential applicants. Our goal is to cultivate the capacity to score well on theCoC’s four scoring criteria: 1) financial stability and accounting practices; 2)experience in providing the proposed services, including staffing, casemanagement models; 3) HMIS participation and data quality; 4) commitment toHousing First and Coordinated Assessment SystemFL517 staff have held two capacity building workshops annually to educateagencies not receiving HUD funds on the HUD CoC Application Process; HUDcapacity requirements for applying agencies; eligible expenses for Federal andstate grants; performance reporting requirements; match and leverage.FL 517 views this process as an investment in the capacity of agencies to applyfor funding when it is available.

1B-5. How often does the CoC invite newmembers

to join the CoC through a publicly availableinvitation?

Monthly



1C. Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordination


1C-1. Does the CoC coordinate with other Federal, State, local, private andother entities serving homeless individuals and families and those at riskof homelessness in the planning, operation and funding of projects? Only

select "Not Applicable" if the funding source does not exist within theCoC's geographic area.

Funding or Program SourceCoordinates with

Planning, Operation and Funding of

Projects

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Yes

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Yes

Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Yes

HeadStart Program Yes

Other housing and service programs funded through Federal, State and local government resources.

Yes

1C-2. The McKinney-Vento Act, as amended, requires CoCs to participatein the Consolidated Plan(s) (Con Plan(s)) for the geographic area servedby the CoC. The CoC Program interim rule at 24 CFR 578.7(c)(4) requiresthat the CoC provide information required to complete the Con Plan(s)

within the CoC’s geographic area, and 24 CFR 91.100(a)(2)(i) and 24 CFR91.110(b)(1) requires that the State and local Con Plan jurisdiction(s)

consult with the CoC. The following chart asks for information about CoCand Con Plan jurisdiction coordination, as well as CoC and ESG recipient

coordination.CoCs can use the CoCs and Consolidated Plan Jurisdiction Crosswalk to assist in answeringthis question.

Number

Percentage

Number of Con Plan jurisdictions with whom the CoC geography overlaps 1

How many Con Plan jurisdictions did the CoC participate with in their Con Plan development process? 1 100.00%

How many Con Plan jurisdictions did the CoC provide with Con Plan jurisdiction level PIT data? 1 100.00%

How many of the Con Plan jurisdictions are also ESG recipients? 1

How many ESG recipients did the CoC participate with to make ESG funding decisions? 1 100.00%



How many ESG recipients did the CoC consult with in the development of ESG performance standards and evaluation process for ESG funded activities?

1 100.00%

1C-2a. Based on the responses selected in 1C-2, describe in greater detailhow the CoC participates with the Consolidated Plan jurisdiction(s)located in the CoC's geographic area and include the frequency, extent,and type of interactions between the CoC and the Consolidated Planjurisdiction(s).(limit 1000 characters)

FL-517 counties are non-entitlement jurisdictions. FL Dept. of EconomicOpportunity is the lead agency responsible for the Consolidated Plan. FloridaDept. of Children and Families (ESG) , Florida Dept. of Health, Florida HousingFinance Corporation (HOME), and the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity(CDBG) work together with little input from non-entitlement jurisdictions in thestate. The only meeting held to gather input from FL517 was held in February2015 in Bartow, FL which is not in the CoC. CoC representatives drove 120miles one way to attend meeting. The 2011-2015 Florida Consolidated Plandoes not document the anticipated number of homeless persons or families tobe served over the planning period. FL517 started monthly calls to the StateCDBG staff to become involved and stay informed. FL 517 participates on themonthly Office on Homelessness calls; funding priorities have already been set.FL 517 will submit a gaps analysis in 2016 to DEO to inform their planning.

1C-2b. Based on the responses selected in 1C-2, describe how the CoC isworking with ESG recipients to determine local ESG funding decisionsand how the CoC assists in the development of performance standardsand evaluation of outcomes for ESG-funded activities.(limit 1000 characters)

FL 517 counties are non-entitlement jurisdictions. The Florida Department ofChildren and Families Office on Homelessness is assigned management of thestatewide ESG process -- including RFP development, managing thecompetitive process, evaluating applications, issuing contracts, monitoringspending and receiving reports. FL517 participates in the monthly Office onHomelessness calls. Over three months, at six meetings, various issues wereresolved including state-wide ESG performance standards and evaluation.Locally, the CoC monitors local agency performance through HMIS ESGCAPER reports and provides standardized client file management tools todocument eligibility and services.

1C-3. Describe the how the CoC coordinates with victim service providersand non-victim service providers (CoC Program funded and non-CoCfunded) to ensure that survivors of domestic violence are providedhousing and services that provide and maintain safety and security.Responses must address how the service providers ensure and maintainthe safety and security of participants and how client choice is upheld.(limit 1000 characters)



Scenario A: During assessment, intake specialists identify clients who arevictims of domestic violence. Service providers are expected to complete astate-approved Lethality assessment, discuss its results with the client to clarifytheir safety and security issues. With a high lethality score, clients are offeredimmediate transport by local police to the licensed domestic violence shelter.Service providers phone or fax DV shelters with their case notes and lethalityresults to confirm admission to the shelter. Client data is not entered into HMIS;the DV shelter's ALICE system is used instead.Scenario B: DV shelter case managers do telephone staffing with serviceproviders to access RRH assistance funding, child care vouchers, and linkageto resources needed for return to the community. Case plans are recorded inALICE. The CoC relies on the DV Shelter to determine that lethality risk is lowso that the household is able to safely move into housing in the community.

1C-4. List each of the Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) within the CoC'sgeographic area. If there are more than 5 PHAs within the CoC’s

geographic area, list the 5 largest PHAs. For each PHA, provide thepercentage of new admissions that were homeless at the time of

admission between October 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015, and indicatewhether the PHA has a homeless admissions preference in its PublicHousing and/or Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. (Full creditconsideration may be given for the relevant excerpt from the PHA’s

administrative planning document(s) clearly showing the PHA's homelesspreference, e.g. Administration Plan, Admissions and Continued

Occupancy Policy (ACOP), Annual Plan, or 5-Year Plan, as appropriate).

Public Housing Agency Name

% New Admissions into PublicHousing and Housing Choice

Voucher Program from 10/1/14to 3/31/15 who werehomeless at entry

PHA has General or

LimitedHomelessPreference

Arcadia Housing Authority, Desoto County 8.00% Yes-Public Housing

Avon Park Housing Authority, Highlands County 7.00% Yes-Public Housing

Hendry Count Housing Authority No

If you select "Yes--Public Housing," "Yes--HCV," or "Yes--Both" for "PHAhas general or limited homeless preference," you must attach

documentation of the preference from the PHA in order to receive credit.

1C-5. Other than CoC, ESG, Housing Choice Voucher Programs andPublic Housing, describe other subsidized or low-income housingopportunities that exist within the CoC that target persons experiencinghomelessness.(limit 1000 characters)



The CoC has one source of subsidy which is allocated directly to Countygovernments by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation: The State HousingInitiative Partnership (SHIP) grants allocated $2,254,456 among the counties in2014. An examination of each of the County’s housing plans as well asdiscussions with program directors confirms that all counties use the funds forfirst-time homeownership and rehabilitation of homes owned by low-incomehouseholds. There is no set-aside for the development of low-income housing,or rent/utility assistance to prevent homelessness. State Apartment IncentiveLoan Program (SAIL) is managed by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.There have been no SAIL applications from any County in the CoC in five yearsbecause of the lack of affordable housing developers with the capacity tocompete at the state level. The CoC has inadequate resources to incentivizeset-asides at the local level.

1C-6. Select the specific strategies implemented by the CoC to ensure thathomelessness is not criminalized in the CoC's geographic area. Select allthat apply. For "Other," you must provide a description (2000 character

limit)Engaged/educated local policymakers:

X

Engaged/educated law enforcement:X

Implemented communitywide plans:

No strategies have been implemented:



1D. Continuum of Care (CoC) Discharge Planning


1D-1. Select the systems of care within the CoC's geographic area forwhich there is a discharge policy in place that is mandated by the State,the CoC, or another entity for the following institutions? Check all that

apply.Foster Care:

X

Health Care:X

Mental Health Care:X

Correctional FacilitiesX

None:

1D-2. Select the systems of care within the CoC's geographic area withwhich the CoC actively coordinates to ensure that institutionalized

persons that have resided in each system of care for longer than 90 daysare not discharged into homelessness. Check all that apply.

Foster Care:

Health Care:

Mental Health Care:X

Correctional Facilities:

None:



1D-2a. If the applicant did not check all boxes in 1D-2, explain why there isno coordination with the institution(s) and explain how the CoC plans tocoordinate with the institution(s) to ensure persons discharged are notdischarged into homelessness.(limit 1000 characters)

FL517 has two staff and an ARD of $220,000, making it necessary to prioritizedischarge planning efforts. The CoC is participating in a new state-wideSubstance Abuse/Mental Health Department initiative to partner with themanaging entities that cover its counties to implement an articulated dischargeprocess, with housing capacity, client eligibility and discharge protocols in draftstage. Correctional institutions, health care and foster care have state orinstitutional mandates regarding discharge planning. The CoC will use its 2014Planning Grant to coordinate a regional meeting for both corrections and healthcare facility to explore current practices, estimates of discharges tohomelessness and potential best practices that may be implemented. The StateFoster Care system is a highly-resourced program with assistance withemployment and living stipends for foster care participants in certificate trainingor college. CoC 2016 planning funds will address foster care.



1E. Centralized or Coordinated Assessment(Coordinated Entry)


CoCs are required by the CoC Program interim rule to establish aCentralized or Coordinated Assessment system – also referred to asCoordinated Entry. Based on the recent Coordinated Entry Policy Brief,HUD’s primary goals for coordinated entry processes are that assistancebe allocated as effectively as possible and that it be easily accessibleregardless of where or how people present for assistance. Mostcommunities lack the resources needed to meet all of the needs of peopleexperiencing homelessness. This combined with the lack of a well-developed coordinated entry processes can result in severe hardships forpersons experiencing homelessness who often face long wait times toreceive assistance or are screened out of needed assistance. Coordinatedentry processes help communities prioritize assistance based onvulnerability and severity of service needs to ensure that people who needassistance the most can receive it in a timely manner. Coordinated entryprocesses also provide information about service needs and gaps to helpcommunities plan their assistance and identify needed resources.

1E-1. Explain how the CoC’s coordinated entry process is designed toidentify, engage, and assist homeless individuals and families that willensure those who request or need assistance are connected to properhousing and services.(limit 1000 characters)

FL 517 includes six counties in south-central Florida with 250,000 persons inthe rural 5000 square mile CoC, with the highest unemployment rates in thestate, and the lowest per capita income. There are 350 beds with more than 900unsheltered homeless in the CoC, and limited services capacity.Outreach: There is no HUD-funded outreach. Two PATH and FACT teamscoordinate outreach with the CoC, use HMIS, and complete VI-SPDAT onclients. Faith-based outreach teams in 3 of the 6 counties meet informally withthe CoC but do not use HMIS. Both PHAs refer ineligible homeless families tothe CoC.Advertising: FL 517 is using HUD Planning Grant for an 800 number advertisedto all CoC partners in 2016.Referrals: The CoC's "open" HMIS provides screening/assessment for properreferral. HMIS participation must be expanded in 2016, including non-traditionalsettings (United Way, faith providers). The 2016 PIT will include a registrydeveloped with the PATH and FACT teams.



1E-2. CoC Program and ESG Program funded projects are required toparticipate in the coordinated entry process, but there are many other

organizations and individuals who may participate but are not required todo so. From the following list, for each type of organization or individual,

select all of the applicable checkboxes that indicate how that organizationor individual participates in the CoC's coordinated entry process. If the

organization or person does not exist in the CoC’s geographic area, select“Not Applicable.” If there are other organizations or persons that

participate not on this list, enter the information, click "Save" at thebottom of the screen, and then select the applicable checkboxes.

Organization/Person Categories

Participates inOngoingPlanning

and Evaluation

Makes Referralsto the

CoordinatedEntry

Process

ReceivesReferralsfrom the

CoordinatedEntry

Process

Operates AccessPoint for

CoordinatedEntry

Process

Participates inCase

ConferencingNot

Applicable

Local Government Staff/OfficialsX

CDBG/HOME/EntitlementJurisdiction X

Law EnforcementX

Local Jail(s)X

Hospital(s)X

EMT/Crisis Response Team(s)X

Mental Health ServiceOrganizations X X

Substance Abuse ServiceOrganizations X X

Affordable Housing Developer(s)X

Public Housing AuthoritiesX X X

Non-CoC Funded YouthHomeless Organizations X

SchoolAdministrators/HomelessLiaisons

X X

Non-CoC Funded Victim ServiceOrganizations X X X X

Street Outreach Team(s)X X X

Homeless or Formerly HomelessPersons X



Food banks and pantriesX X

CareerSource state employmentoffices X X

Faith-based service and housingproviders X



1F. Continuum of Care (CoC) Project Review,Ranking, and Selection

InstructionsFor guidance on completing this form, please reference the FY 2015 CoC Application DetailedInstructions, the CoC Application Instructional Guides and the FY 2015 CoC Program NOFA.Please submit technical questions to the HUDExchange Ask A Question.

1F-1. For all renewal project applications submitted in the FY 2015 CoCProgram Competition complete the chart below regarding the CoC’s

review of the Annual Performance Report(s).

How many renewal project applications were submitted in the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition? 2

How many of the renewal project applications are first time renewals for which the first operating year has not expired yet?

0

How many renewal project application APRs were reviewed by the CoC as part of the local CoC competition project review, ranking, and selection process for the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition?

2

Percentage of APRs submitted by renewing projects within the CoC that were reviewed by the CoCin the 2015 CoC Competition?

100.00%

1F-2. In the sections below, check the appropriate box(s) for each sectionto indicate how project applications were reviewed and ranked for the FY

2015 CoC Program Competition. (Written documentation of the CoC'spublicly announced Rating and Review procedure must be attached.)

Type of Project or Program(PH, TH, HMIS, SSO, RRH, etc.) X

Performance outcomes from APR reports/HMIS

Length of stayX

% permanent housing exit destinationsX

% increases in incomeX

Increase in mainstream benefitsX



Monitoring criteria

Participant EligibilityX

Utilization ratesX

Drawdown ratesX

Frequency or Amount of Funds Recaptured by HUDX

Need for specialized population services

Youth

Victims of Domestic Violence

Families with ChildrenX

Persons Experiencing Chronic HomelessnessX

Veterans

None

1F-2a. Describe how the CoC considered the severity of needs andvulnerabilities of participants that are, or will be, served by the projectapplications when determining project application priority. (limit 1000 characters)

FL517 considered severity and vulnerability faced by the subcontractor’s clients.The CoC’s only HUD-funded housing serves chronically homeless households,including families with children meeting HUD eligibility requirements in a PSHsetting. The subcontractor is a mental health/substance abuse service agencywith the licensing to serve the population. The agency uses Housing First andprioritizes clients with substance abuse, mental illness, functioning impairments,high utilization of local services, and households coming from the streets withchildren. Criminal records (other than drug manufacturing, dealing, sexualcrimes, and violent felonies) are not an impediment to admission. Clients withno or low income are admitted, as the agency prepares SOAR disabilityapplications. APRs for four years have shown excellent outcomes (80% ofclients stay longer than one year; 90% of discharged clients move into anotherform of permanent housing).



1F-3. Describe how the CoC made the local competition review, ranking,and selection criteria publicly available, and identify the public medium(s)used and the date(s) of posting. In addition, describe how the CoC madethis information available to all stakeholders. (Evidence of the publicposting must be attached)(limit 750 characters)

The review, ranking and selection criteria, including priority listings werepublished on the CoC's website (attachments provided) on November 17, 2015.In addition, the CoC held a quarterly CoC meeting with 30 agenciesrepresented on November 12, 2015 where the review, ranking, selectioncriteria, and priority listings were distributed.FL517 has applied for a Rapid Rehousing Bonus project; the subcontractor hasnot been selected. An RFP was published on November 15, 2015. The RFPwas distributed at the CoC November 11, 2015 meeting and a review of HUDrequirements, agency capabilities, client eligibility, match and leverage wascompleted followed by Q&A.

1F-4. On what date did the CoC andCollaborative Applicant publicly post all partsof the FY 2015 CoC Consolidated Application

that included the final project applicationranking? (Written documentation of the

public posting, with the date of the postingclearly visible, must be attached. In addition,evidence of communicating decisions to the

CoC's full membership must be attached.)

11/18/2015

1F-5. Did the CoC use the reallocationprocess in the FY 2015 CoC Program

Competition to reduce or reject projects forthe creation of new projects? (If the CoC

utilized the reallocation process, evidence ofthe public posting of the reallocation process

must be attached.)

No



1F-5a. If the CoC rejected projectapplication(s) on what date did the CoC andCollaborative Applicant notify those project

applicants their project application wasrejected in the local CoC competition

process? (If project applications wererejected, a copy of the written notification to

each project applicant must be attached.)

11/12/2015

1F-6. Is the Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) inthe CoC's FY 2015 CoC Priority Listing equal

to or less than the ARD on the final HUD-approved FY 2015 GIW?

Yes



1G. Continuum of Care (CoC) Addressing ProjectCapacity


1G-1. Describe how the CoC monitors the performance of CoC Programrecipients.(limit 1000 characters)

The CoC Executive Director provides oversight of the PSH renewalgrant,including review of APRS before they are submitted, expendituredrawdowns and renewal grant applications.The Executive Director does twice yearly onsite monitoring which includes casefile level review to confirm documentation of client eligibility, homeless status,case management plan and services provided, substance abuse recovery,compliance with mental health medication, SOAR applications and otherbenefits. Barriers to clients’ progress and stability are addressed during case filereview. Childrens’ needs are reviewed and assessed, including McKinney-Vento issues. Data quality is reviewed monthly through HMIS data qualityrecords.The subcontractor is required to report any changes in staff within 48 hours ofstaff change, with resumes documenting the qualifications of new staff. Thesubcontractor provides critical incident reports within 24 hours of theiroccurrence.

1G-2. Did the Collaborative Applicant reviewand confirm that all project applicants

attached accurately completed and currentdated form HUD 50070 and

form HUD-2880 to the Project ApplicantProfile in e-snaps?

Yes

1G-3. Did the Collaborative Applicant includeaccurately completed and appropriately signed form HUD-2991(s) for all project

applications submitted on the CoC Priority Listing?

Yes



2A. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Implementation

Intructions:For guidance on completing this form, please reference the FY 2015 CoC Application DetailedInstructions, the CoC Application Instructional Guides and the FY 2015 CoC Program NOFA.Please submit technical questions to the HUDExchange Ask A Question.

2A-1. Does the CoC have a governancecharter that outlines the roles and

responsibilities of the CoC and the HMISLead, either within the charter itself or byreference to a separate document like anMOU? In all cases, the CoC’s governance

charter must be attached to receive credit. Inaddition, if applicable, any separate

document, like an MOU, must also beattached to receive credit.

Yes

2A-1a. Include the page number where theroles and responsibilities of the CoC andHMIS Lead can be found in the attached

document referenced in 2A-1. In addition, inthe textbox indicate if the page number

applies to the CoC's attached governancecharter or the attached MOU.

page 8 -- governance charter

2A-2. Does the CoC have a HMIS Policies andProcedures Manual? If yes, in order to receive

credit the HMIS Policies and ProceduresManual must be attached to the CoC

Application.

Yes

2A-3. Are there agreements in place thatoutline roles and responsibilities between the

HMIS Lead and the Contributing HMISOrganizations (CHOs)?

Yes



2A-4. What is the name of the HMIS softwareused by the CoC (e.g., ABC Software)?

Applicant will enter the HMIS software name(e.g., ABC Software).

Client Track

2A-5. What is the name of the HMIS softwarevendor (e.g., ABC Systems)?

Applicant will enter the name of the vendor(e.g., ABC Systems).

Client Track



2B. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Funding Sources


2B-1. Select the HMIS implementationcoverage area:

Single CoC

* 2B-2. In the charts below, enter the amount of funding from each fundingsource that contributes to the total HMIS budget for the CoC.

2B-2.1 Funding Type: Federal - HUDFunding Source Funding

CoC $33,344

ESG $0

CDBG $0

HOME $0

HOPWA $0

Federal - HUD - Total Amount $33,344

2B-2.2 Funding Type: Other FederalFunding Source Funding

Department of Education $0

Department of Health and Human Services $0

Department of Labor $0

Department of Agriculture $0

Department of Veterans Affairs $0

Other Federal $0

Other Federal - Total Amount $0



2B-2.3 Funding Type: State and LocalFunding Source Funding

City $0

County $0

State $14,000

State and Local - Total Amount $14,000

2B-2.4 Funding Type: PrivateFunding Source Funding

Individual $0

Organization $0

Private - Total Amount $0

2B-2.5 Funding Type: OtherFunding Source Funding

Participation Fees $0

Other - Total Amount $0

2B-2.6 Total Budget for Operating Year $47,344



2C. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Bed Coverage


2C-1. Enter the date the CoC submitted the2015 HIC data in HDX, (mm/dd/yyyy):

04/07/2015

2C-2. Per the 2015 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) indicate the number ofbeds in the 2015 HIC and in HMIS for each project type within the CoC. If a

particular housing type does not exist in the CoC then enter "0" for allcells in that housing type.

Project TypeTotal Beds

in 2015 HICTotal Beds in HICDedicated for DV

Total Bedsin HMIS

HMIS BedCoverage Rate

Emergency Shelter beds 129 47 19 23.17%

Safe Haven (SH) beds 0 0 0

Transitional Housing (TH)beds

131 18 34 30.09%

Rapid Re-Housing (RRH)beds

0 0 0

Permanent SupportiveHousing (PSH) beds

54 0 54 100.00%

Other Permanent Housing(OPH) beds

0 0 0

2C-2a. If the bed coverage rate for any housing type is 85% or below,describe how the CoC plans to increase this percentage over the next 12months.(limit 1000 characters)



The 23.17% HMIS coverage for emergency shelter beds is a result of faith-based providers and Rescue Missions who are unwilling to participate in HMIS.The 30.09% HMIS coverage for transitional housing is a result of faith-basedproviders who are unwilling to participate and a Public Housing Authority thathas not yet agreed to participate in HMIS.The highest operating priority for FL517 is the expansion of HMIS usage in2016. HCCH has contracted with a Client Track consultant who will provideindividualized presentations to all non-HMIS shelter providers. Funding iscoming from HUD-HMIS funding and the HUD Planning Grant. The consultanthas successfully integrated faith-based providers into HMIS in other CoCs andwill use the success stories from those implementations to expand HMISparticipation.The HCCH Executive Director and our HMIS consultant are consulting withPHA which operates transitional housing to determine if exporting data can beachieved.

2C-3. HUD understands that certain projects are either not required to ordiscouraged from participating in HMIS, and CoCs cannot require this ifthey are not funded through the CoC or ESG programs. This does NOTinclude domestic violence providers that are prohibited from enteringclient data in HMIS. If any of the project types listed in question 2C-2

above has a coverage rate of 85% or below, and some or all of these ratescan be attributed to beds covered by one of the following programs types,

please indicate that here by selecting all that apply from the list below.(limit 1000 characters)

VA Domiciliary (VA DOM):

VA Grant per diem (VA GPD):

Faith-Based projects/Rescue mission:X

Youth focused projects:X

HOPWA projects:

Not Applicable:

2C-4. How often does the CoC review orassess its HMIS bed coverage?

Quarterly



2D. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Data Quality


2D-1. Indicate the percentage of unduplicated client records with null ormissing values and the percentage of "Client Doesn't Know" or "Client

Refused" during the time period of October 1, 2013 through September 30,2014.

UniversalData Element

PercentageNull orMissing

Percentage Client

Doesn'tKnow

or Refused

3.1 Name 0% 0%

3.2 Social Security Number 0% 0%

3.3 Date of birth 0% 0%

3.4 Race 0% 0%

3.5 Ethnicity 0% 0%

3.6 Gender 0% 0%

3.7 Veteran status 0% 0%

3.8 Disabling condition 0% 0%

3.9 Residence prior to project entry 4% 0%

3.10 Project Entry Date 0% 0%

3.11 Project Exit Date 0% 0%

3.12 Destination 4% 0%

3.15 Relationship to Head of Household 0% 0%

3.16 Client Location 0% 0%

3.17 Length of time on street, in an emergency shelter, or safe haven 5% 0%

2D-2. Identify which of the following reports your HMIS generates. Selectall that apply:

CoC Annual Performance Report (APR):X

ESG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER):X

Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) table shells:X



None

2D-3. If you submitted the 2015 AHAR, howmany AHAR tables (i.e., ES-ind, ES-family,

etc) were accepted and used in the last AHAR?

0

2D-4. How frequently does the CoC reviewdata quality in the HMIS?

Monthly

2D-5. Select from the dropdown to indicate ifstandardized HMIS data quality reports are

generated to review data quality at the CoClevel, project level, or both?

Both Project and CoC

2D-6. From the following list of federal partner programs, select the onesthat are currently using the CoC's HMIS.

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF):

VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD):

Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY):

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH):X

None:

2D-6a. If any of the federal partner programs listed in 2D-6 are notcurrently entering data in the CoC's HMIS and intend to begin enteringdata in the next 12 months, indicate the federal partner program and theanticipated start date.(limit 750 characters)



Two Federal agencies with HUD-VASH vouchers are located in West PalmBeach and Tampa, both outside the CoC service area. The state VA office hascommunicated to both agencies that services and HUD-VASH vouchers mustbe offered to vets in FL-517 counties. FL517's Executive Director will beworking with the state office for services, housing and HMIS participation.There are no GPD programs in the CoC region. There is one SSVF provider inSarasota (outside of CoC) who is obligated for services in Desoto County. TheED will meet with the agency to open service access. HMIS participation will berequired. Our CoC is unable to identify a RHY service agency within 150 milesof any county; there are none in the CoC region.



2E. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) Count


The data collected during the PIT count is vital for both CoCs and HUD.Communities need accurate data to determine the size and scope ofhomelessness at the local level so they can best plan for services andprograms that will appropriately address local needs and measureprogress in addressing homelessness. HUD needs accurate data tounderstand the extent and nature of homelessness throughout thecountry, and to provide Congress and the Office of Management andBudget (OMB) with information regarding services provided, gaps inservice, and performance. This information helps inform Congress'funding decisions, and it is vital that the data reported is accurate and ofhigh quality.

2E-1. Did the CoC approve the final shelteredPIT count methodology for the 2015 sheltered

PIT count?

Yes

2E-2. Indicate the date of the most recentsheltered PIT count (mm/dd/yyyy):

01/30/2015

2E-2a. If the CoC conducted the sheltered PITcount outside of the last 10 days of January

2015, was an exception granted by HUD?

Not Applicable

2E-3. Enter the date the CoC submitted thesheltered PIT count data in HDX,

(mm/dd/yyyy):

04/07/2015



2F. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) Count: Methods


2F-1. Indicate the method(s) used to count sheltered homeless personsduring the 2015 PIT count:

Complete Census Count:X

Random sample and extrapolation:

Non-random sample and extrapolation:

PIT survey interviews with ALL sheltered homeless clientsX

2F-2. Indicate the methods used to gather and calculate subpopulationdata for sheltered homeless persons:

HMIS:X

HMIS plus extrapolation:

Interview of sheltered persons:X

Sample of PIT interviews plus extrapolation:

2F-3. Provide a brief description of your CoC's sheltered PIT countmethodology and describe why your CoC selected its sheltered PIT countmethodology.(limit 1000 characters)



FL 517 has less than 50% coverage of HMIS beds in the CoC, due todiscomfort of faith-based providers in participating in a "Federal" program.Limited HUD funding makes HMIS participation based on HUD grant allocationunrealistic.To complete a thorough sheltered PIT, the CoC chose to have a printed surveycompleted for every client in all the shelter beds in the continuum. All non-HMISagencies were contacted and provided samples of the survey. Staff training wascompleted by CoC staff. The agencies' staff were able to complete surveys oneach client served on the day of the count. Surveys were returned to FL517.Surveys were input into HMIS to capture all data, including subpopulationcharacteristics. FL517 was fortunate to attain 100% participation in thismethodology. HMIS participating agencies used the same process, with CoCstaff comparing PIT data with client data in HMIS.

2F-4. Describe any change in methodology from your sheltered PIT countin 2014 to 2015, including any change in sampling or extrapolationmethod, if applicable. Do not include information on changes to theimplementation of your sheltered PIT count methodology (e.g., enhancedtraining and change in partners participating in the PIT count).(limit 1000 characters)

FL517 did not use sampling or extrapolation. FL517 used the same strategiesfor the 2014 PIT and the 2015 PIT process. However, prior to the 2015 PITprocess CoC staff visited with each agency's leadership to encourage andconfirm participation, which resulted in 100% participation of HIC agencies aswell as 100% participation of bed survey reports.

2F-5. Did your CoC change its providercoverage in the 2015 sheltered count?

Yes

2F-5a. If "Yes" in 2F-5, then describe the change in provider coverage inthe 2015 sheltered count.(limit 750 characters)

Two additional faith-based providers participated in the 2015 PIT shelteredcount. Other faith-based providers completed surveys more accurately orcompletely, improving the data collected in the 2015 PIT sheltered censusreport.



2G. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) Count: Data Quality


2G-1. Indicate the methods used to ensure the quality of the data collectedduring the sheltered PIT count:

Training:X

Provider follow-up:X

HMIS:X

Non-HMIS de-duplication techniques:X

2G-2. Describe any change to the way your CoC implemented its shelteredPIT count from 2014 to 2015 that would change data quality, includingchanges to training volunteers and inclusion of any partner agencies inthe sheltered PIT count planning and implementation, if applicable. Do notinclude information on changes to actual sheltered PIT countmethodology (e.g., change in sampling or extrapolation method).(limit 1000 characters)

FL517 used the same strategies for the 2014 PIT and the 2015 PIT process.However, prior to the 2015 PIT process the CoC staff expanded its PlanningTask Force to incorporate agencies representing additional sites wherehomeless clients were being served, thereby expanding the base of PIToperations.



2H. Continuum of Care (CoC) Unsheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) Count


The unsheltered PIT count assists communities and HUD to understandthe characteristics and number of people with a primary nighttimeresidence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarilyused as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, including acar, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or campingground. CoCs are required to conduct an unsheltered PIT count every 2years (biennially) during the last 10 days in January; however, CoCs arestrongly encouraged to conduct the unsheltered PIT count annually, at thesame time that it does the annual sheltered PIT count. The last official PITcount required by HUD was in January 2015.

2H-1. Did the CoC approve the finalunsheltered PIT count methodology for the

most recent unsheltered PIT count?

Yes

2H-2. Indicate the date of the most recentunsheltered PIT count (mm/dd/yyyy):

01/30/2015

2H-2a. If the CoC conducted the unshelteredPIT count outside of the last 10 days of

January 2015, was an exception granted byHUD?

No

2H-3. Enter the date the CoC submitted theunsheltered PIT count data in HDX

(mm/dd/yyyy):

04/07/2015



2I. Continuum of Care (CoC) Unsheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) Count: Methods


2I-1. Indicate the methods used to count unsheltered homeless personsduring the 2015 PIT count:

Night of the count - complete census:

Night of the count - known locations:X

Night of the count - random sample:

Service-based count:X

HMIS:X

Interviews with each unsheltered clientX

2I-2. Provide a brief description of your CoC's unsheltered PIT countmethodology and describe why your CoC selected its unsheltered PITcount methodology.(limit 1000 characters)

FL517 encompasses 5000 rural square miles with a total population of 250,000.Outreach teams include PATH, FACT and faith-based church teams andprovide limited coverage. As a result the CoC chose 2 strategies, with HMIS asa validation tool. Two regional meetings of CoC partners identified the knownlocations of camps and gathering places of unsheltered homeless persons.Trained volunteers provided additional capacity to go to those locations andpersonally interview unsheltered clients. The service-based count includedsurvey interviews conducted at food banks and other service providers. Thecompleted surveys were input into HMIS to dedupe results and include existingHMIS data.



2I-3. Describe any change in methodology from your unsheltered PITcount in 2014 (or 2013 if an unsheltered count was not conducted in 2014)to 2015, including any change in sampling or extrapolation method, ifapplicable. Do not include information on changes to implementation ofyour sheltered PIT count methodology (e.g., enhanced training andchange in partners participating in the count).(limit 1000 characters)

There was no change in methodology between the 2014 and 2015 PITunsheltered count.

2I-4. Does your CoC plan on conducting an unsheltered PIT count in 2016?

Yes

(If “Yes” is selected, HUD expects the CoC to conduct an unsheltered PIT count in 2016. Seethe FY 2015 CoC Program NOFA, Section VII.A.4.d. for full information.)



2J. Continuum of Care (CoC) Unsheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) Count: Data Quality


2J-1. Indicate the steps taken by the CoC to ensure the quality of the datacollected for the 2015 unsheltered population PIT count:

Training:X

"Blitz" count:

Unique identifier:X

Survey question:X

Enumerator observation:X

De-duping processX

None:

2J-2. Describe any change to the way the CoC implemented theunsheltered PIT count from 2014 (or 2013 if an unsheltered count was notconducted in 2014) to 2015 that would affect data quality. This includeschanges to training volunteers and inclusion of any partner agencies inthe unsheltered PIT count planning and implementation, if applicable. Donot include information on changes to actual methodology (e.g., changein sampling or extrapolation method). (limit 1000 characters)

County code enforcement and local police observations were used to expandthe list of known camps in the region. Volunteers were provided more intensivetraining including role-playing to sharpen interview skills and engage volunteersobservation of clients during interviews to provide accurate data on sub-populations. Several motivational interview techniques were modeled as well.



3A. Continuum of Care (CoC) SystemPerformance


3A-1. Performance Measure: Number of Persons Homeless - Point-in-TimeCount.

* 3A-1a. Change in PIT Counts of Sheltered and Unsheltered HomelessPersons

Using the table below, indicate the number of persons who were homeless at a Point-in-Time(PIT) based on the 2014 and 2015 PIT counts as recorded in the Homelessness Data Exchange(HDX).

2014 PIT(for unsheltered count, most

recent year conducted)

2015 PIT Difference

Universe: Total PIT Count of sheltered andunsheltered persons

1,346 1,332 -14

Emergency ShelterTotal

121 129 8

Safe Haven Total 0 0 0

Transitional HousingTotal

113 149 36

Total Sheltered Count 234 278 44

Total Unsheltered Count 1,112 1,054 -58

3A-1b. Number of Sheltered Persons Homeless - HMIS.Using HMIS data, CoCs must use the table below to indicate the number of homeless personswho were served in a sheltered environment between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.

BetweenOctober 1, 2013

andSeptember 30, 2014

Universe: Unduplicated Total sheltered homeless persons

589

Emergency Shelter Total 363

Safe Haven Total 0

Transitional Housing Total 226



3A-2. Performance Measure: First Time Homeless.

Describe the CoC’s efforts to reduce the number of individuals andfamilies who become homeless for the first time. Specifically, describewhat the CoC is doing to identify risk factors for becoming homeless forthe first time.(limit 1000 characters)

With no available HUD funding, the CoC successfully applied for a StateChallenge Grant ($237,000) to prevent and rapidly rehouse individuals andhouseholds in the CoC. Final results using ESG CAPER outcomes show that135 households with more than 540 individuals were served. During grantimplementation the following risk factors emerged: unanticipated reduction inemployment income, loss of child care, sudden medical expense, transportationcosts caused households with children to be evicted. The CoC could not ignoreunsheltered chronically homeless with income who had not previously beenoffered financial assistance. Disabled homeless persons had not been providedSOAR assistance to receive eligible SSI, SSDI benefits limiting income andbenefits.Coordinated entry helped the CoC target funds to households on the verge ofeviction; Goodwill Industries and Salvation Army centers were key accesspoints to identify eligible households and begin immediate intervention.

3A-3. Performance Measure: Length of Time Homeless.

Describe the CoC’s efforts to reduce the length of time individuals andfamilies remain homeless. Specifically, describe how your CoC hasreduced the average length of time homeless, including how the CoCidentifies and houses individuals and families with the longest lengths oftime homeless.(limit 1000 characters)

The ESG grant and Challenge Grant required referrals from outreach teams,service agencies, faith-based providers who were instructed to identify clientswith the longest history of homelessness. After HMIS input and assessment,185 households with the highest scores were prioritized for case managementand financial assistance. Low HMIS participation by faith-based agencies andsome service providers required this process. The process reduced the periodof homelessness for 185 households.Two changes in attitude occurred: 1) more non-HMIS agencies expressedinterest in HMIS participation; 2) local community leaders were made aware ofthe shortage of financial assistance to prevent homelessness or rapidly rehousehouseholds. The CoC works in a conservative political environment which doesnot normally embrace financial assistance for homeless households.



* 3A-4. Performance Measure: Successful Permanent Housing Placementor Retention.

In the next two questions, CoCs must indicate the success of its projectsin placing persons from its projects into permanent housing.

3A-4a. Exits to Permanent Housing Destinations:In the chart below, CoCs must indicate the number of persons in CoC funded supportiveservices only (SSO), transitional housing (TH), and rapid re-housing (RRH) project types whoexited into permanent housing destinations between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.



Universe: Persons in SSO, TH and PH-RRH who exited

0

Of the persons in the Universeabove, how many of those exited to permanent destinations?

0

% Successful Exits 0.00%

3A-4b. Exit To or Retention Of Permanent Housing:In the chart below, CoCs must indicate the number of persons who exited from any CoC fundedpermanent housing project, except rapid re-housing projects, to permanent housing destinationsor retained their permanent housing between October 1, 2013 and September 31, 2014.



Universe: Persons in all PH projects except PH-RRH

44

Of the persons in the Universe above,indicate how many of those remained in applicable PH projects and how many of those exited to permanent destinations?

41

% Successful Retentions/Exits 93.18%

3A-5. Performance Measure: Returns to Homelessness:

Describe the CoC’s efforts to reduce the rate of individuals and familieswho return to homelessness. Specifically, describe at least threestrategies your CoC has implemented to identify and minimize returns tohomelessness, and demonstrate the use of HMIS or a comparabledatabase to monitor and record returns to homelessness.(limit 1000 characters)



The CoC is addressing two conditions that are barriers to reducing the rate ofindividuals who recidivate. ONE/ identification: HMIS coverage is less than 50%for ES and TH. Outreach teams other than PATH are faith-based and do notuse HMIS. Strategy 1: In 2015 the CoC hired an HMIS consultant to encourageindividual service/shelter providers to participate in HMIS through specializedHMIS demonstrations. In 2016 high participation rates will improve thecomprehensive reporting on this data set and broader implementation ofcoordinated assessment will improve outcomes.TWO/ minimizing returns strategy: 2) increasing funding through grants tonontraditional funders such as foundations and businesses to fund sufficientrehousing financial assistance. 3) recording in HMIS the reasons for return tohomelessness to modify future case management strategies.

3A-6. Performance Measure: Job and Income Growth.

Describe specific strategies implemented by CoC Program-fundedprojects to increase the rate by which homeless individuals and familiesincrease income from employment and non-employment sources (includeat least one specific strategy for employment income and one for non-employment related income, and name the organization responsible forcarrying out each strategy).(limit 1000 characters)

(1) ACTS permanent supportive housing links clients with CareerSource andGoodwill Industries to explore opportunities for part-time and/or supervised workprograms to create or increase employment income.(2) Clients with disabilities are linked with medical partners to documentdisability; (3) case managers use the SOAR process to apply for expeditedapproved of such cases. (4)ACTS Permanent Supportive Housing programincludes a comprehensive review of all eligible mainstream benefits for eachindividual/household served. Case managers assist clients to apply for alleligible benefits. (5)Clients are linked to child care vouchers to supportemployment outside the home.

3A-6a. Describe how the CoC is working with mainstream employmentorganizations to aid homeless individuals and families in increasing theirincome.(limit 1000 characters)

The CoC partners with CareerSource and Goodwill Industries to refer clientswho need full-time, part-time and/or supported employment opportunities. In2015, the CoC co-located its State prevention/rapid rehousing grant at twoGoodwill Industries offices to encourage immediate connections for clients.CareerSource has begun sending weekly emails with lists of jobs to the CoC,which circulates them throughout the Continuum of Care. This type ofcommunication is important because distances to CareerSource in this largerural CoC can be 120 miles, one way.



3A-7. Performance Measure: Thoroughness of Outreach.

How does the CoC ensure that all people living unsheltered in the CoC'sgeographic area are known to and engaged by providers and outreachteams?(limit 1000 characters)

There is no HUD-funded outreach. Two PATH and FACT teams coordinateoutreach with the CoC, use HMIS, and complete VI-SPDAT on clients. Faith-based outreach teams in 3 of the 6 counties, meet informally with the CoCquarterly, but do not use HMIS. The CoC has introduced “case conferencing”among the outreach teams to identify common clients and develop strategies torehouse clients. With no HUD-funded rapid rehousing funding and 100%occupancy of PSH beds in the CoC, the conferencing focuses on non-traditionalsources of funding and the identification of inexpensive SRO housing forhomeless clients with incomes.

3A-7a. Did the CoC exclude geographic areas from the 2015 unsheltered PIT count where

the CoC determined that there were nounsheltered homeless people, including

areas that are uninhabitable (e.g., deserts)?

No

3A-7b. What was the the criteria and decision-making process the CoCused to identify and exclude specific geographic areas from the CoC'sunsheltered PIT count?(limit 1000 characters)

Not applicable



3B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Performance andStrategic Planning Objectives

Objective 1: Ending Chronic Homelessness


Opening Doors, Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness(as amended in 2015) establishes the national goal of ending chronichomelessness. Although the original goal was to end chronichomelessness by the end of 2015, that goal timeline has been extended to2017. HUD is hopeful that communities that are participating in the Zero:2016 technical assistance initiative will continue to be able to reach thegoal by the end of 2016. The questions in this section focus on thestrategies and resources available within a community to help meet thisgoal.

3B-1.1. Compare the total number of chronically homeless persons, whichincludes persons in families, in the CoC as reported by the CoC for the

2015 PIT count compared to 2014 (or 2013 if an unsheltered count was notconducted in 2014).

2014(for unsheltered count,

most recentyear conducted)

2015 Difference

Universe: Total PIT Count ofsheltered and unsheltered chronically homelesspersons

117 227 110

Sheltered Count of chronicallyhomeless persons

34 25 -9

Unsheltered Count of chronicallyhomeless persons

83 202 119

3B-1.1a. Using the "Differences" calculated in question 3B-1.1 above,explain the reason(s) for any increase, decrease, or no change in theoverall TOTAL number of chronically homeless persons in the CoC, aswell as the change in the unsheltered count, as reported in the PIT countin 2015 compared to 2014. To possibly receive full credit, both the overalltotal and unsheltered changes must be addressed.(limit 1000 characters)



Total number: The significant increase in total chronically homeless personsbetween 2014 to 2015 was based on a more effective unsheltered PIT count in2015 which included faith-based providers for the first time, who completed PITsurveys on each client their groups encountered. Faith-based groups providethe largest outreach capacity in the CoC, with no HUD funding, and only aPATH and FACT team for a six-county rural CoC that encompasses 5000square miles. The reduction in the number of Chronically homeless in sheltersreflected lower acuity among surveyed population.

3B-1.2. From the FY 2013/FY 2014 CoC Application: Describe the CoC'stwo year plan (2014-2015) to increase the number of permanent supportivehousing beds available for chronically homeless persons and to meet theproposed numeric goals as indicated in the table above. Response shouldaddress the specific strategies and actions the CoC will take to achievethe goal of ending chronic homelessness by the end of 2015.(read only)

Current CoC PSH Inventory: All the Coc HUD-funded permanent supportivehousing beds are dedicated to the chronic homeless population. The currentinventory is inadequate to meet the CoC's need. The CoC needs an inventoryof 150 permanent supportive housing beds which will house the current chronichomeless population of 150 in the CoC.Strategies: 1) combine competitive State CDBG and HOME funds to purchaseand rehab mixed income apartment buildings, with 130 total units; combine withFlorida Housing Finance Corporation SAIL funding for affordable housing forhouseholds with 60% AMI. 2) Generate cash/inkind donations from four majoremployers’ foundations for capitalized operating budget for first two years ofoperation. 3) Apply for State CDBG and ESG funding for supportive servicesand case management for tenants. 4) Apply for state Homeless HousingAssistance Grant (HHAG) funding to rehab and bring on line 20 additional units.

3B-1.2a. Of the strategies listed in the FY 2013/FY 2014 CoC Applicationrepresented in 3B-1.2, which of these strategies and actions wereaccomplished?(limit 1000 characters)



Progress: 1) combine competitive State CDBG/HOME funds to purchase andrehab 130 total units; combine with Florida Housing Finance Corporation SAILfunding for affordable housing for households with 60% AMI. Update: all sixcounties declined to apply for State CDBG/HOME funding for this purpose. 2)Generate donations from employers’ foundations for capitalized operatingbudget. Update: Without the collaboration of the counties, requests forcapitalized operating budgets were unnecessary. 3) Apply for State CDBG andESG funding for supportive services and case management for tenants.Update: all six counties declined to apply for CDBG and ESG funding forsupportive services/case management. 4) Apply for State Homeless HousingAssistance Grant (HHAG) funding to rehab and bring on line 20 additional units.Update: The Florida legislature declined to fund the HHAG grant.In 2015-2016, the CoC will redouble its efforts to gain support for theseinitiatives from County governments.

3B-1.3. Compare the total number of PSH beds (CoC Program and non-CoC Program funded) that were identified as dedicated for use by

chronically homeless persons on the 2015 Housing Inventory Count, ascompared to those identified on the 2014 Housing Inventory Count.

2014 2015 Difference

Number of CoC Program and non-CoC Program funded PSH beds dedicated for use by chronically homelessness persons identified on the HIC.

44 44 0

3B-1.3a. Explain the reason(s) for any increase, decrease or no change inthe total number of PSH beds (CoC Program and non CoC Programfunded) that were identified as dedicated for use by chronically homelesspersons on the 2015 Housing Inventory Count compared to thoseidentified on the 2014 Housing Inventory Count.(limit 1000 characters)

In the 2014 CoC application FL517 applied for PSH with rent/utility assistancefor chronically homeless individuals and families with the local PHA as thesubcontractor. Leverage funding was low; the CoC scored 147 (from theprevious year's 45) in overall score, but did not make the cut.In 2015-2016, the CoC Board and Executive Director will invest substantial timein educating local County governments (who must apply for non-entitlementjurisdiction funding from the state) on the actual annual cost to Counties ofmaintaining a homeless person on the street ($25,400) and encouraging anewly formed regional Affordable Housing Coalition to focus on PSH forchronically homeless persons.



3B-1.4. Did the CoC adopt the orders ofpriority in all CoC Program-funded PSH as

described in Notice CPD-14-012: PrioritizingPersons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

in Permanent Supportive Housing andRecordkeeping Requirements for

Documenting Chronic Homeless Status ?

No

3B-1.4a. If “Yes”, attach the CoC’s writtenstandards that were updated to incorporate

the order of priority in Notice CPD-14-012 andindicate the page(s) that contain the CoC’s

update.

not applicable

3B-1.5. CoC Program funded Permanent Supportive Housing Project Bedsprioritized for serving people experiencing chronic homelessness in

FY2015 operating year.Percentage of CoC Program funded PSH beds

prioritized for chronic homelessnessFY2015 Project

Application

Based on all of the renewal project applications for PSH, enter the estimated number of CoC-funded PSH beds in projects being renewed in the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition that are not designated as dedicated beds for persons experiencing chronichomelessness.

0

Based on all of the renewal project applications for PSH, enter the estimated number of CoC-funded PSH beds in projects beingrenewed in the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition that are not designated as dedicated beds for persons experiencing chronic homelessness that will be made available through turnover in the FY 2015 operating year.

0

Based on all of the renewal project applications for PSH, enter theestimated number of PSH beds made available through turnover that will be prioritized beds for persons experiencing chronic homelessness in the FY 2015 operating year.

5

This field estimates the percentage of turnover beds that will beprioritized beds for persons experiencing chronic homelessnessin the FY 2015 operating year.

0.00%

3B-1.6. Is the CoC on track to meet the goal of ending chronic homelessness by 2017?

No

This question will not be scored.



3B-1.6a. If “Yes,” what are the strategies implemented by the CoC tomaximize current resources to meet this goal? If “No,” what resources ortechnical assistance will be implemented by the CoC to reach the goal ofending chronically homeless by 2017?(limit 1000 characters)

To develop a system of care to reach "functional zero" the CoC will focus onovercoming 4 barriers:1) The six CoC County governments have the responsibility for accessingCDBG, HOME funds from the state (non-entitlement jurisdictions). ReluctantCounty leadership need to be successfully lobbied to address chronichomelessness through this funding.2) SAIL funding from Florida Housing Finance Corporation to develop very lowand extremely low income PSH project is limited to about 2 projects per year forthe state. The only business operating in the CoC will be urged by the CoC toapply.3) Case management overlay services are limited because the Continuum'sstate mh/sa resources are split between two managing entities who must belobbied to allocate resources to the CoC from their budgets.4) The CoC has $485,000 in unused APRN which is frozen from access due toHUD budgets. The E.D. will research options for access.



3B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Strategic PlanningObjectives

Objective 2: Ending Homelessness Among Households with Children andEnding Youth Homelessness


Opening Doors outlines the goal of ending family (Households withChildren) and youth homelessness by 2020. The following questions focuson the various strategies that will aid communities in meeting this goal.

3B-2.1. What factors will the CoC use to prioritize households withchildren during the FY2015 Operating year? (Check all that apply).

Vulnerability to victimization:X

Number of previous homeless episodes:X

Unsheltered homelessness:X

Criminal History:X

Bad credit or rental history (including not having been a leaseholder): X

Head of household has mental/physical disabilities:X

N/A:



3B-2.2. Describe the CoC's plan to rapidly rehouse every family thatbecomes homeless within 30 days of becoming homeless on the street orentering shelter.(limit 1000 characters)

With no HUD-CoC or community funding for RRH, the CoC successfully appliedfor a State Challenge Grant for prevention and rapid rehousing for families. The$237,000 grant included $185,000 for financial assistance and was operated asa pilot. program. Based on its successful implementation, the following plan wasbeen crystalized:1) The CoC will apply for the rapid rehousing bonus of $104,000 in the 2015CoC application. The CoC will apply for $150,000 from private foundations forthe same rapid rehousing program.2) Expand the HMIS coverage into both faith-based housing and serviceproviders to identify eligible households, thereby implementing a broadercoordinated entry system – to rank households by need for assistance3) introduce an 800 number for homeless referrals and screening4) use case management policies, files and procedures from the ChallengeGrant5) engage community partners with a high number of homeless clients tooperate the grants.

3B-2.3. Compare the number of RRH units available to serve families fromthe 2014 and 2015 HIC.


RRH units available to serve families in the HIC: 0 0 0

3B-2.4. How does the CoC ensure that emergency shelters, transitionalhousing, and permanent housing (PSH and RRH) providers within the CoC

do not deny admission to or separate any family members from othermembers of their family based on age, sex, or gender when entering

shelter or housing? (check all strategies that apply)CoC policies and procedures prohibit involuntary family separation:

X

There is a method for clients to alert CoC when involuntarily separated:

CoC holds trainings on preventing involuntary family separation, at least once a year: X

None:



3B-2.5. Compare the total number of homeless households with children inthe CoC as reported by the CoC for the 2015 PIT count compared to 2014

(or 2013 if an unsheltered count was not conducted in 2014).

PIT Count of Homelessness Among Households With Children2014

(for unsheltered count,most recent year conducted)

2015 Difference

Universe:Total PIT Count of sheltered and unsheltered homelesshouseholds with children:

158 163 5

Sheltered Count of homeless households with children:

40 63 23

Unsheltered Count of homeless households with children:

118 100 -18

3B-2.5a. Explain the reason(s) for any increase, decrease or no change inthe total number of homeless households with children in the CoC asreported in the 2015 PIT count compared to the 2014 PIT count.(limit 1000 characters)

The increase in sheltered households with children from 40 to 63 was a result ofreporting from faith-based providers who participated in 2015 in a written surveyon each of the households they provided services for.The decrease in the unsheltered count of homeless families with children was20%, primarily as a result of school districts reports on the number of homelesshouseholds with children who were living in places not fit for human habitation --according to the HUD guidelines, rather than DOE guidelines.

3B-2.6. Does the CoC have strategies to address the unique needs ofunaccompanied homeless youth (under age 18, and ages 18-24), including

the following:Human trafficking and other forms of exploitation? Yes

LGBTQ youth homelessness? No

Exits from foster care into homelessness? No

Family reunification and community engagement? No

Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care, and the use of Risk and Protective Factors in assessing youth housing and service needs?

No

Unaccompanied minors/youth below the age of 18? No



3B-2.6a. Select all strategies that the CoC uses to address homeless youthtrafficking and other forms of exploitation.

Diversion from institutions and decriminalization of youth actions that stem from being trafficked:

Increase housing and service options for youth fleeing or attempting to flee trafficking:

Specific sampling methodology for enumerating and characterizing local youth trafficking:

Cross systems strategies to quickly identify and prevent occurrences of youth trafficking:

Community awareness training concerning youth trafficking:X

Engagement with DV shelters who provide human trafficking services to obtain aggregated dataX

N/A:

3B-2.7. What factors will the CoC use to prioritize unaccompanied youth(under age 18, and ages 18-24) for housing and services during the FY2015

operating year? (Check all that apply)Vulnerability to victimization:

X

Length of time homeless:X

Unsheltered homelessness:X

Lack of access to family and community support networks:X

History of foster care system participationX

History of mental health/substance abuse needsX

N/A:

3B-2.8. Using HMIS, compare all unaccompanied youth (under age 18, andages 18-24) served in any HMIS contributing program who were in an

unsheltered situation prior to entry in FY 2013 (October 1, 2012 -September 30, 2013) and FY 2014 (October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014).



FY 2013(October 1, 2012 -

September 30, 2013)

FY 2014 (October 1, 2013 -

September 30, 2104)Difference

Total number of unaccompanied youth served in HMIS contributing programs who were in an unsheltered situation prior to entry:

0 0 0

3B-2.8a. If the number of unaccompanied youth and children, and youth-headed households with children served in any HMIS contributingprogram who were in an unsheltered situation prior to entry in FY 2014 islower than FY 2013, explain why.(limit 1000 characters)

There are no HMIS programs for this cohort in the CoC and the CoC has noreliable data on unaccompanied youth and children, or youth headedhouseholds being served in the CoC. As noted below, there is no funding withinthe CoC for these cohorts. The only consistent source of data is the SchoolLiaison Program report published by each school system; even that report haslimited use because all but one category do not meet HUD requirements.

3B-2.9. Compare funding for youth homelessness in the CoC's geographicarea in CY 2015 to projected funding for CY 2016.

Calendar Year 2015 Calendar Year 2016 Difference

Overall funding for youthhomelessness dedicated projects (CoC Program and non-CoC Program funded):

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

CoC Program funding for youthhomelessness dedicated projects:

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Non-CoC funding for youthhomelessness dedicated projects (e.g. RHY or other Federal, Stateand Local funding):

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

3B-2.10. To what extent have youth housing and service providers and/orState or Local educational representatives, and CoC representatives

participated in each other's meetings over the past 12 months?Cross-Participation in Meetings # Times

CoC meetings or planning events attended by LEA or SEA representatives: 4

LEA or SEA meetings or planning events (e.g. those about child welfare,juvenille justice or out of school time) attended by CoC representatives:

2

CoC meetings or planning events attended by youth housing and service providers (e.g. RHY providers):

0



3B-2.10a. Given the responses in 3B-2.10, describe in detail how the CoCcollaborates with the McKinney-Vento local eduction liaisons and Stateeducational coordinators.(limit 1000 characters)

The CoC works closely with the six county education liaisons to monitor thechanges in the number of homeless children attending public schools in eachdistrict. The SEA have trained the CoC to interpret and understand thecategories being reported in their reports; the CoC has defined HUD eligibilityguidelines for the SEA. The LEA all participate in the PIT count each year. Thestate liaison Lorraine Allen has been helpful in supporting local reporting, asonly 3 of the six counties have a homeless liaison funded program. The LEAsinclude events for their homeless children for inclusion in CoC emails. They arereliable attendees at CoC planning meetings.

3B-2.11. How does the CoC make sure that homeless participants areinformed of their eligibility for and receive access to educationalservices? Include the policies and procedures that homeless serviceproviders (CoC and ESG Programs) are required to follow. In addition,include how the CoC, together with its youth and educational partners(e.g. RHY, schools, juvenilee justice and children welfare agencies),identifies participants who are eligible for CoC or ESG programs.(limit 2000 characters)

The CoC has incorporated the DOE McKinney-Vento rights and responsibilitiesinto its operating practice.Both CoC and ESG programs included policies and an information sheet forhouseholds with school age children, to ensure that their McKinney-Vento rightsare enforced. Challenge Grant and ESG grant staff were trained on this topicand frequently intervened to ensure that parents' choices would be supported.RHY, juvenile justice and child welfare agencies do not reach out to the CoC,most likely because there are no resources available through the CoC, andregionally, emergency foster care program, TANF funding, and DCF casemanagement are the default system of care.



3B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Performance andStrategic Planning Objectives

Objective 3: Ending Veterans Homelessness


Opening Doors outlines the goal of ending Veteran homelessness by theend of 2015. The following questions focus on the various strategies thatwill aid communities in meeting this goal.

3B-3.1. Compare the total number of homeless Veterans in the CoC asreported by the CoC for the 2015 PIT count compared to 2014 (or 2013 if an

unsheltered count was not conducted in 2014).2014 (for unsheltered count, most recent

year conducted)2015 Difference

Universe: Total PIT count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless veterans:

0 50 50

Sheltered count of homeless veterans: 0 0 0

Unsheltered count of homelessveterans:

0 50 50

3B-3.1a. Explain the reason(s) for any increase, decrease or no change inthe total number of homeless veterans in the CoC as reported in the 2015PIT count compared to the 2014 PIT count.(limit 1000 characters)

Expanding relationships with county veteran services officers helped "on theground" reporting. A regional American Legion District office agreed tocoordinate communication among its 15 separate agencies both for PIT,number of homeless and need for services.

3B-3.2. How is the CoC ensuring that Veterans that are eligible for VAservices are identified, assessed and referred to appropriate resources,i.e. HUD-VASH and SSVF?(limit 1000 characters)



Two Federal agencies with HUD-VASH vouchers are located in West PalmBeach and Tampa, both outside the CoC service area. The state VA office hascommunicated to both agencies that services and HUD-VASH vouchers mustbe offered to vets in FL-517 counties in 2015-2016.There are no GPD programs in the CoC region. There is one SSVF serviceprovider in Sarasota (outside the CoC) who is obligated for services in DesotoCounty. The ED will meet with the agency to open service access. HMISparticipation will be required.The CoC has scheduled a 6-county veterans service officer meeting to obtaindata on the types of services they most frequently provide. The CoC willintroduce an HMIS intake to encourage service officers to complete surveys onhomeless veterans they encounter. By developing a homeless veterans list, theCoC can advocate for services from 3 agencies outside the Continuumresponsible for veteran services.

3B-3.3. For Veterans who are not eligible for homeless assistance throughthe U.S Department of Veterans Affairs Programs, how is the CoCprioritizing CoC Program-funded resources to serve this population?(limit 1000 characters)

The CoC is still in the discovery phase to determine a reliable homeless veterancount in the six county region. With that data and briefings from county veteranservice officers, the CoC will have the information needed to match NON-CoCfunded resources for veterans. There are NO CoC-funded resources availablefor this population.

3B-3.4. Compare the total number of homeless Veterans in the CoC ANDthe total number of unsheltered homeless Veterans in the CoC, as

reported by the CoC for the 2015 PIT Count compared to the 2010 PITCount (or 2009 if an unsheltered count was not conducted in 2010).

2010 (or 2009 if anunsheltered count wasnot conducted in 2010)

2015 % Difference

Total PIT count of sheltered andunshelteredhomeless veterans:

0 50 0.00%

Unsheltered count of homelessveterans:

0 50 0.00%

3B-3.5. Indicate from the dropdown whether you are on target to end Veteran

homelessness by the end of 2015.

No



This question will not be scored.

3B-3.5a. If “Yes,” what are the strategies being used to maximize yourcurrent resources to meet this goal? If “No,” what resources or technicalassistance would help you reach the goal of ending Veteranhomelessness by the end of 2015?(limit 1000 characters)

Two Federal agencies with HUD-VASH vouchers are located in West PalmBeach and Tampa, both outside the CoC service area. The state VA office hascommunicated to both agencies that services and HUD-VASH vouchers mustbe offered to vets in FL-517 counties in 2015-2016. FL517's Executive Directorneeds support from VA regional offices to help him advocate on behalf ofveterans "lost" in the six rural counties of the Continuuum. Monitoring by the VAas to whether clients from "claimed counties" are actually receiving serviceswould be helpful.The CoC has scheduled a veterans service officer meeting with the CoC staff toobtain data on services requests being presented. In February 2016 countyveteran service offices will begin using HMIS surveys for veterans who appearhomeless. With a comprehensive list of homeless veterans, the CoC leadershipcan advocate for services for the 3 agencies outside the Continuum responsiblefor veteran services.



4A. Accessing Mainstream Benefits


4A-1. Does the CoC systematically provideinformation

to provider staff about mainstream benefits,including

up-to-date resources on eligibility andmainstream

program changes that can affect homelessclients?

Yes

4A-2. Based on the CoC's FY 2015 new and renewal project applications,what percentage of projects have demonstrated that the project isassisting project participants to obtain mainstream benefits, which

includes all of the following within each project: transportation assistance,use of a single application, annual follow-ups with participants, and SOAR-

trained staff technical assistance to obtain SSI/SSDI?

FY 2015 Assistance with Mainstream BenefitsTotal number of project applications in the FY 2015 competition (new and renewal):

2

Total number of renewal and new project applications that demonstrate assistance to project participants to obtain mainstream benefits (i.e. In a Renewal Project Application, “Yes” is selected for Questions 3a, 3b, 3c, 4, and 4a on Screen 4A. In a New Project Application, "Yes" is selected for Questions 5a, 5b, 5c, 6, and 6a on Screen 4A).

2

Percentage of renewal and new project applications in the FY 2015 competition that have demonstrated assistance to project participants to obtain mainstream benefits:

100%

4A-3. List the healthcare organizations you are collaborating with tofacilitate health insurance enrollment (e.g. Medicaid, Affordable Care Actoptions) for program participants. For each healthcare partner, detail thespecific outcomes resulting from the partnership in the establishment ofbenefits for program participants.(limit 1000 characters)



FL517 is located in Florida, which is not a Medicaid Expansion State. Further,the Florida Department of Health has been forbidden from providing healthnavigators to give access to the Affordable Care Act and provide guidance.There are more than a dozen community clinics in the six-county CoC that offerACA enrollment.

Extremely low income and/or homeless clients are served by Samaritan'sTouch Care which provides free primary and specialized medical care to peoplewith no medical insurance of any kind whose income is at or below 200% ofFederal Poverty guidelines. The agency serves more than 9000 persons at itstwo locations annually. The CoC is assisting the agency to apply for fundingfrom HRSA for Health Care Center for the Homeless funding in 2016. Theagency will be a site for the 2016 PIT count. Finally, the agency has agreed toprovide twice-yearly reports on the number of homeless clients served and thetypes of medical, behavioral needs being met within the cohort.

4A-4. What are the primary ways that the CoC ensures that programparticipants with health insurance are able to effectively utilize the

healthcare benefits available?Educational materials:

X

In-Person Trainings:

Transportation to medical appointments:

Not Applicable or None:



4B. Additional Policies


4B-1. Based on the CoC's FY 2015 new and renewal project applications,what percentage of Permanent Housing (PSH and RRH), Transitional

Housing (TH) and SSO (non-Coordinated Entry) projects in the CoC arelow barrier? Meaning that they do not screen out potential participants

based on those clients possessing a) too little or little income, b) active orhistory of substance use, c) criminal record, with exceptions for state-

mandated restrictions, and d) history of domestic violence.

FY 2015 Low Barrier DesignationTotal number of PH (PSH and RRH), TH and non-Coordinated Entry SSO project applications inthe FY 2015 competition (new and renewal):

2

Total number of PH (PSH and RRH), TH andnon-Coordinated Entry SSO renewal and new project applicationsthat selected “low barrier” in the FY 2015 competition:

2

Percentage of PH (PSH and RRH), TH andnon-Coordinated Entry SSO renewal and new project applications in the FY 2015 competition that will bedesignated as “low barrier”:

100%

4B-2. What percentage of CoC Program-funded Permanent SupportiveHousing (PSH), RRH, SSO (non-Coordinated Entry) and Transitional

Housing (TH) FY 2015 Projects have adopted a Housing First approach,meaning that the project quickly houses clients without preconditions or

service participation requirements?

FY 2015 Projects Housing First DesignationTotal number of PSH, RRH, non-Coordinated Entry SSO, and TH project applications in the FY 2015 competition (new and renewal):

2

Total number of PSH, RRH, non-Coordinated Entry SSO, and TH renewal and new project applications thatselected Housing First in the FY 2015 competition:

2

Percentage of PSH, RRH, non-Coordinated Entry SSO, and TH renewal and new project applications inthe FY 2015 competition that will be designated asHousing First:

100%



4B-3. What has the CoC done to ensure awareness of and access tohousing and supportive services within the CoC’s geographic area to

persons that could benefit from CoC-funded programs but are notcurrently participating in a CoC funded program? In particular, how does

the CoC reach out to for persons that are least likely to request housing orservices in the absence of special outreach?

Direct outreach and marketing:X

Use of phone or internet-based services like 211:

Marketing in languages commonly spoken in the community:X

Making physical and virtual locations accessible to those with disabilities:

Providing information at high-volume service centersX

Not applicable:

4B-4. Compare the number of RRH units available to serve any populationfrom the 2014 and 2015 HIC.


RRH units available to serve any population in theHIC:

0 0 0

4B-5. Are any new proposed projectapplications requesting $200,000 or more in

funding for housing rehabilitation or newconstruction?

No

4B-6. If "Yes" in Questions 4B-5, then describe the activities that theproject(s) will undertake to ensure that employment, training and othereconomic opportunities are directed to low or very low income persons tocomply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.C. 1701u) (Section 3) and HUD’s implementing rules at 24 CFR part135? (limit 1000 characters)



not applicable

4B-7. Is the CoC requesting to designate oneor more

of its SSO or TH projects to serve familieswith children

and youth defined as homeless under otherFederal statutes?

No

4B-7a. If "Yes" in Question 4B-7, describe how the use of grant funds toserve such persons is of equal or greater priority than serving personsdefined as homeless in accordance with 24 CFR 578.89. Description mustinclude whether or not this is listed as a priority in the ConsolidatedPlan(s) and its CoC strategic plan goals. CoCs must attach the list ofprojects that would be serving this population (up to 10 percent of CoCtotal award) and the applicable portions of the Consolidated Plan.(limit 2500 characters)

not applicable

4B-8. Has the project been affected by amajor disaster, as declared by President

Obama under Title IV of the Robert T. StaffordAct in the 12 months prior to the opening of

the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition?

No

4B-8a. If "Yes" in Question 4B-8, describe the impact of the naturaldisaster on specific projects in the CoC and how this affected the CoC'sability to address homelessness and provide the necessary reporting toHUD.(limit 1500 characters)

not applicable

4B-9. Did the CoC or any of its CoC programrecipients/subrecipients request technicalassistance from HUD in the past two years

(since the submission of the FY 2012application)? This response does not affect

the scoring of this application.

No



4B-9a. If "Yes" to Question 4B-9, check the box(es) for which technicalassistance was requested.

This response does not affect the scoring of this application.

CoC Governance:

CoC Systems Performance Measurement:

Coordinated Entry:

Data reporting and data analysis:

HMIS:

Homeless subpopulations targeted byOpening Doors: veterans, chronic,

children and families, and unaccompanied youth:

Maximizing the use of mainstream resources:

Retooling transitional housing:

Rapid re-housing:

Under-performing program recipient, subrecipient or project:

Not applicable:X

4B-9b. If TA was received, indicate the type(s) of TA received, using thecategories listed in 4B-9a, the month and year it was received and thenindicate the value of the TA to the CoC/recipient/subrecipient involved

given the local conditions at the time, with 5 being the highest value and a1 indicating no value.

This response does not affect the scoring of this application.

Type of TechnicalAssistance Received

DateReceived

Rate the Value of the Technical Assistance



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1A. Identification 11/14/2015

1B. CoC Engagement 11/20/2015

1C. Coordination 11/20/2015

1D. CoC Discharge Planning 11/17/2015

1E. Coordinated Assessment 11/20/2015

1F. Project Review 11/20/2015

1G. Addressing Project Capacity 11/20/2015

2A. HMIS Implementation 11/20/2015

2B. HMIS Funding Sources 11/20/2015

2C. HMIS Beds 11/17/2015

2D. HMIS Data Quality 11/16/2015

2E. Sheltered PIT 11/18/2015

2F. Sheltered Data - Methods 11/20/2015

2G. Sheltered Data - Quality 11/20/2015

2H. Unsheltered PIT 11/18/2015

2I. Unsheltered Data - Methods 11/20/2015

2J. Unsheltered Data - Quality 11/20/2015

3A. System Performance 11/20/2015

3B. Objective 1 11/20/2015

3B. Objective 2 11/20/2015

3B. Objective 3 11/20/2015

4A. Benefits 11/18/2015

4B. Additional Policies 11/20/2015

4C. Attachments 11/20/2015

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