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Alignment of Western MA with Opening Doors
Presented by Matthew D. SimmondsSimtech Solutions Inc.January 21, 2015
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Project Overview The Network issued an RFP with the goal of
“developing data integration, analysis and
reporting capabilities to advance its mission to
prevent and end homelessness in the region that
aligns with Opening Doors: A Federal Strategic
Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness”
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Primary Themes1. Increase leadership2. Collaboration & civic engagement3. Increase access to stable and affordable
housing4. Increase economic security5. Improve health and stability6. Retool the homeless crisis response
system
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Primary Goals of Opening Doors Opening Doors is a data-driven plan that relies on
evidence-based practices to accomplish 4 goals:1.Finish the job of ending chronic homelessness in 5
years2.Prevent and end homelessness among veterans in 5
years3.Prevent and end homelessness for families, youth
and children in 10 years4.Set a path to end all homelessness
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Community-Level Performance MeasuresLength of time homelessReturn to homelessnessAccess / coverage (thoroughness in reaching persons
who are homeless)Overall reduction in number of people who
experience homelessnessJob and income growth for people who are homelessReduction in first time homelessOther accomplishments related to reducing
homelessness
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The Role of System Design in Ending Veteran Homelessness in Boston
3 different data management systemsTwo Federal partners (HUD and the VA)Significant privacy and security concerns12 different homeless service agencies100 days to implement and test
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The Results as of 1/21/15
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Current Local Challenges?Large geographic area2 CoCsProjects with multiple funding sourcesMultiple providers serving the same people without
coordinationChanging Federal reporting requirementsPrivacy & confidentialityResources to provide basic needs including shelterOngoing use of paper, rather than HMIS etc. for case
managementLimited housing resourcesLack of control of how families are placed in local hotels
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Q&A