Florida Institute on Homelessness and Supportive Housing HOMELESS

Florida Institute on Homelessness and Supportive Housing HOMELESS VETERAN GAP ANALYSIS Ken Mueller, LCSW, MBA Homeless Program Manager Orlando VAMC

Why is the Gap Analysis Important? • Sinception in FY 2014, the Gap Analysis has been an essential tool for systemwide planning and resource allocation. • Results from the Gap Analysis Tool have informed VA and federal partners on the current and future needs of homeless Veterans throughout the country. • Gap Analysis results are also frequently communicated to federal partners, Congress, and community partners. • Data from the Gap Analysis is utilized to determine program resource allocation. 2

Homeless Veteran Gap Analysis

DATA PIT and Other HUD Data INFORMATION Comparison, De-duplication, Co. C/VA Mapping, and Analysis VA HOMES Data SSVF HMIS Repository Data INSIGHTS Local Validation and Verified BNL Submission If Available Community and VA Brainstorming, Planning, and Collaboration to Close Gaps 4

Bridging the Gap In addition to improved operational strategies, data from the Gap Analysis is utilized to determine future program resource allocations. This includes HUD-VASH allocations, SSVF NOFAs, and GPD NOFAs. Future State Current State Where we are now HUD-VASH allocations SSVF GPD NOFAs Operational Strategies Where we want to be 5

Updates – VA and Community Feedback • Outdated assumptions and data in the Gap Analysis model may result in incorrect allocation of resources to your community. Therefore, although not required, it is strongly encouraged that you review the tool to ensure that the correct assumptions and data are included. • It is important to have the local VA and Community Partners involved in providing feedback needed for updates. 6

Gap Analysis Framework Homeless Veterans in Need PH Placements Possible with Assets and Strategies Gap

Estimating the Need Annual Homeless Veterans in Need PIT Data or Verified BNL Data* Annual Inflow

Permanent Housing (PH) Placements Possible GPD exit to PH PH Placements Possible HUD-VASH move-in Other SSVF/RRH Includes Overlapping De-duplicated Shared Placements move-in or PH exit destination Illustration does not include all VA or community resources

Operational and Collaborative Strategies Operational Strategies to Increase Permanent Housing Placements 10

Initial Gaps Prior to Strategies 11

Strategy Templates The following strategy template categories are available to assist with closing remaining gaps. VA Residential SSVF RRH New Non VA PSH Positive Exits VA HUD-VASH Positive Exits New Non VA Residential Non VA RRH Convert TH to PSH Priority of Non VA PSH VA Eligible PSH Other Non VA Residential Other RRH Convert Shelter to PSH Non VA PSH Other VA HUD-VASH Utilization GPD, HCHV, etc. 12

Strategy Templates Strategy Template 1 (example) The Strategy Worksheets Quick Start walks through each of the fifteen strategy templates in more detail. These templates are useful when exploring possibilities with the various programs and community partners. 13

Overall Permanent Housing Targets 14

Program Specific Permanent Housing Targets 15

Tracking Monthly Progress and Adjusting • Are the overall monthly Permanent Housing Placements on track with monthly targets (including shared placements)? • Are specific program Permanent Housing Placements on track with monthly targets? • Are there additional ways the programs and resources can complement each other without duplication? • Are additional strategies needed? • Do we need to include others in the conversation, planning and/or implementation? 16

VA, Co. C, Stakeholders, and Partners Working Together to Cover Gaps Gap Analysis Strategies When there are competing priorities or differing view points, it’s critical for community providers, stakeholders, VA, etc. to have open transparent conversations.

Point of Contact VA Programs Res Co. C our ces Ken Mueller, LCSW, MBA Homeless Program Manager Orlando VA Medical Center Kenneth. Mueller@VA. gov