Rapid Re-Housing Clinic II
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The document outlines the second part of a webinar on rapid re-housing, including participant instructions, agenda topics, and program design elements such as agency assessment, funding options, and staffing roles. It emphasizes the importance of subsidies in program design and presents methods for tracking outcomes and measuring success in reducing homelessness. Key roles mentioned include housing locators, case managers, and income/benefits coordinators, aiming to transition to a housing-first approach.
Rapid Re-Housing Clinic II
- 1. Rapid Re-housing 101Part IIPresented by:Kim WalkerCapacity Building Associate
- 2. Participant Instructions1. Click on Audio on your webinar toolbar and select Telephone. Only those in Telephone mode will be able to ask questions/make comments out loud. Everyone else will need to use the Chat function to participate. Dial: +1 (xxx) xxx-xxx Access Code: xxx-xxx-xxxAudio PIN: XX2. Dial in using the dial in number.3. Enter your Audio pin.4. When prompted by the presenter, raise your hand to speak.GoToWebinar Support: 800-263-6317
- 3. AgendaIntroduction Program Design Agency Assessment
- 4. Policy, Process, Practice (3 Ps)
- 5. Staffing
- 6. Funding and Program Expenses Question & Answer
- 9. Program Design: Agency AssessmentCapacity to Change1. Mission, Values, Culture2. Existing Programs & Internal Resources 3. Change Management4. External Resources & Funding *Program Design5. Subsidies*6. Policy, Practice, Process *7. Staffing & Staff Development *8. Community Engagement
- 10. Program Design: Agency AssessmentCapacity to Change1. Mission, Values, Culture2. Existing Programs & Internal Resources 3. Change Management4. Community Engagement
- 11. Money: Funding Your RRH ProgramTraditional Homelessness Funds:HEARTH/ESG
- 13. CDBG
- 14. HOME
- 17. EFSP (FEMA)
- 18. SSVF (Veterans and their families)A Bit More Outside the BoxFoundations & private donorsFaith community
- 19. Money: Program BudgetingSubsidiesRelocation AssistanceRental/Utility AssistanceStart Up $Start UpSeed Money
- 20. Assistance is short- to medium-term (not exceeding two years)Have to make decisions based on deep vs. shallow, maximum subsidy allowed, etc.Dont count on a permanent subsidyMoney: Subsidy Design
- 21. Income-Based SubsidiesINCOME BASEDJane makes $400/monthShe pays 40% of her salary ($160) towards rent. The percentage remains the same no matter what.If income increases, subsidy decreases.CONS: Disincentive to work Potential cliff effect
- 22. Flat SubsidiesFLAT SUBSIDYPeter makes $500 a month. His rent is $650 a month; he pays $250 of this. He will pay the same amount ($250) regardless of fluctuations in income.If income increases, subsidy remains the same.CONS: Lack of flexibility; may have to be readjusted
- 23. Declining SubsidiesDECLINING SUBSIDYPhil and Tanya start by paying $300 a month. After three months, they pay $350. Every three months their subsidy declines until they are able to assume their full rent.Regardless of income, subsidy will decrease over time.CONS: Not as flexible if things dont go as planned (like income-based)
- 24. Program Design:Program Design: Subsidies
- 25. Program Design: 3 PsOutcomes & ExpectationsPolicy, Practice, ProcessTransitioning to a housing first approach means that you will be changing the way families experience your program and the way your staff interact with clients. Program Requirements Pre/Post HousingService Planning and CoordinationReferral and Intake Procedures
- 26. Program Design: StaffingHousing LocatorRoleUnderstands the needs and concerns of landlords
- 27. Able to help participants identify their housing needs
- 28. Knowledgeable about landlord-tenant lawProgram Design: StaffingRoleProvides case management at intake, during and/or after housing placement
- 29. Links clients to mainstream and community resources
- 30. Helps client identify and avoid behaviors that contribute to housing instability
- 31. Helps client identify short- and intermediate-term goalsCase Manager
- 32. Program Design: StaffingIncome/Benefits CoordinatorRoleSpecializes in one or more areas relating to income and benefits
- 33. Assists client in accessing mainstream income and benefits resources at shelter entryProgram Design: StaffingProgram AdministratorRoleOverall program coordination
- 34. Assures program targets will be met
- 35. Adjusts program activities and resources as neededProgram Design: StaffingCritical SkillsAbility to work with LLs
- 36. Knowledge of mainstream community resources
- 38. Ability to handle crisis situations
- 39. Experience working with families with multiple needsProgram Design: StaffingDecisionsStaffing Resources Allocation
- 41. HiringRapid Re-housing Logic ModelObjectivesInputsActivitiesOutputsOutcomesMeasurement StrategiesOverall goal or measure of successStaff, funding, community partners and other resources (existing and needed) for your projectService ComponentsWays to measure your activities. Client level outcome targetsMethods for tracking data Reduce the length of time households spend homeless油 Increase the rate at which households are placed in permanent housing
- 42. 2 Housing Specialists, 2 Case Managers油 Short-term rent subsidies油 Landlord partners
- 43. Housing and Resource Assessment油 Housing search and placement
- 44. number of assessments to be conducted, subsidies to be provided
- 45. case management sessions to be delivered
- 46. 80% of households will be placed in permanent housing within 30 days of intake.
- 47. HMIS dataConstraints:
- 48. Advanced Class: Think System LevelExpanding populations
- 51. Think complete package: reducing new entries, length of stay, and repeat entries
- 52. Contact UsContact Us!Center for Capacity Buildingthecenter@naeh.orgKim Walkerkwalker@naeh.org202-942-8292