homeless assistance in ohio
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Homeless Assistance in Ohio. Changes in the 2012 Consolidated Plan. Activity Breakdown Previous Funding Cycles. Homeless Assistance Grant Program (HAGP). Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). Emergency Shelter. Homelessness Prevention. Supportive Housing - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Homeless Assistance in OhioChanges in the 2012 Consolidated Plan
Activity BreakdownPrevious Funding Cycles
Homeless Assistance Grant Program (HAGP)
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Emergency Shelter
Supportive Housing• Tenant-based scattered site
• Project-based
Permanent Supportive Housing
Homelessness Prevention
Rapid Re-housing
Activity BreakdownProgram Year 2012
Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP)
Supportive Housing Program
Emergency Shelter Permanent Supportive
Housing
Rapid Re-housing (Tenant-based
Scattered Site Supportive Housing)
Supportive Housing(Project-based
Transitional Housing)Homelessness Prevention
Rapid Re-Housing vs. Supportive Housing
Rapid Re-housing (Tenant-based
Scattered Site Supportive Housing)
Supportive Housing(Project-based
Transitional Housing)
the unitthe tenant
“Transition in place” or “Direct housing” Traditional transitional housing
Subsidy is attached to …
When a tenant completes or “times out” of assistance …
the subsidy is removed, but the tenant can remain in the unit. the tenant must leave the unit.
Supportive Housing Program
Supportive Housing Program
Permanent Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing(Project-based
transitional housing)
• Almost no changes from 2011
• Income requirement remains at or below 35% AMI
• Each provider applies directly to ODOD, as in the past.
• Applications due July 11, 2012 by 5 p.m.
Homeless Crisis Response Program
Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP)
Emergency Shelter
Rapid Re-housing (Tenant-based Scattered Site Supportive Housing)
Homelessness Prevention
• Regional Structure
• Application process
• Regional Homeless Service Coordination Plan
• Programmatic changes
Regional StructureBalance of State Only:
• Coordinate Point in Time Counts and Housing Inventory Charts
• Designate one representative to the BOSCOC Advisory Committee
Statewide: • Convene a regional homeless
planning group
• Create a Regional Homeless Services Coordination Plan
• Submit one regional application for homelessness prevention and re-housing funds
Regions DO NOT replace local Continua of Care.
Regional Planning Groups
• Must meet at least twice annually
• Convened by the state-designated lead grantee
• All shelters applying directly to ODOD for HCRP funding must participate and adopt the regional plan.
• Must have representation for each county and local CoC in the region
• Should also include representation from : shelter, supportive/transitional housing and permanent supportive housing providers; mainstream service providers (i.e. ADAMH boards, local JFS office, veterans agencies, schools)
Application Process Changes
Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP)
Supportive Housing Program
Emergency Shelter Permanent Supportive
Housing
Rapid Re-housing (Tenant-based Scattered Site Supportive Housing)
Supportive Housing(Project-based
Transitional Housing)
Homelessness Prevention
One regional application
Individual agency application Individual agency application
Individual agency application
Administrative Funding HUD ESG Award
(7.5%) and Ohio Housing Trust Fund (TBD)
ODOD (.5%)
State-appointed lead grantee
Partner agencies
Partner agencies
Partner agencies
Regional Homeless Service Coordination Plans
Threshold requirement for accessing homelessness
prevention and re-housing funds through HCRP
Written standards for implementation required by HUD through ESG regulation
Essential Elements:
1. Inventory of Community Resources
2. Coordinated Intake and Assessment System
Common screening tool Common assessment tool Referral process Diversion plan Prevention & re-housing policies Other considerations
Centralized vs. Coordinated IntakeCentralized Intake
Single location or phone line
All clients are assessed by the same team of staff and referred to appropriate
services
High levels of consistency in referrals and data
management
Can serve large numbers of clients quickly
Coordinated Intake
Coordinated network of locations
“No wrong door” approach
Clients can be assessed at any “front door” service provider and referred to appropriate
services
Less consistency in referrals and data
More points of entry in larger geographic areas
Common Screening Tool
What it is: A set of very basic questionsi.e. Do you have children with you? In which county are you living?
Who uses it: All homeless services agencies, at a minimum
Purpose: Questions help providers to determine where to make the most appropriate referral for assessment
Common Assessment Tool
What it is: Single set of intake and assessment questions and processes agreed upon by each provider within a region
Who uses it: Each front-door provider in the region
Purpose: Clients complete assessment only once, even when receiving services from several agencies. Agencies can make better referrals, further reducing the burden on clients in crisis
Referral Process
What it is: Process by which clients can be referred to any agencies within a community, regardless of point of entry
Who is involved: All homeless services providers, as well as mainstream service agencies
Purpose: To connect clients with the most optimal combination of appropriate resources available within a community
Diversion Plan What it is:
A set of policies and processes that assess for alternatives to emergency shelter stay, when safe and realistic, while other stable housing is secured
What it is not: Diversion is not equal to denying access to shelter, when needed.
Who uses it:
Purpose: Diversion planning assures that clients have exhausted other options, decreasing overall length of stay in the shelter
Everyone!
Prevention and Re-housing Policies
What is it: A standard set of policies across the region determining when and how prevention and re-housing dollars can be used• Percentage of rent clients contribute• Maximum length or amount of assistance• How amounts are adjusted over time• Maximum amount of relocation assistance• Prioritization and targeting standards
Other Considerations
Will your region set policies on: • Maximum length of stay in emergency shelter?• Discharge protocol?• Safety measures for special needs populations?• Targeting and methodology for street outreach?
If not, each region should distribute a summary of each agency’s policies to better inform the referral process
For Entitlements Only:
• CoC can serve as your regional planning group
• No additional meetings are necessary
• If you are already using centralized or coordinated intake, – You do not need to meet specifically to write a plan– All shelters applying for HCRP funds must still agree to the
plan– You must still submit a summary of your system to ODOD to
satisfy HUD requirements
Programmatic Changes
Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing activities do not require income for eligibility.
Re-Housing activity initial income verification must take place
90 days after the first date of re-housing assistance and be
reevaluated every three months following.
Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing income eligibility
has changed from at or below 50% AMI to below 30% AMI.
Sustainability is a program goal, but not a threshold requirement.
Important Dates
State-appointed Regional Leads AnnouncedBy the end of next week
Supportive Housing Applications DueJuly 11, 2012
HCRP Applications Due September 5, 2012
Implementation Date January 1, 2013
Accessing Technical Assistance
What assistance is available? • Sample policies, forms, etc.• Introductions within regions• Planning meeting facilitation
To request assistance: Contact Jacqui Buschor