The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness SAN
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY HOMELESS PARTNERSHIP 9 th ANNUAL HOMELESS SUMMIT VISIONING FOR THE FUTURE November 4, 2015 Ontario Convention Center Ontario, CA Philip F. Mangano, President and CEO The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY STRATEGY TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS Focus on Performance and Outcomes www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Decrease in Number of Homeless Veterans 2001 - 2014 250, 000 225, 000 200, 000 175, 000 Est. : 250, 000 in 2001 195, 000 131, 000 150, 000 125, 000 100, 000 76, 609 76, 329 67, 495 62, 619 57, 849 49, 933 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Source: HUD AHAR and VA data www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice 2014
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The Starting Point – July 2015 SBC Homeless Veterans Sheltered and Unsheltered 2009 – 2015 Based on an algorithm developed by VA and a multiplier effect, the number of homeless veterans in San Bernardino County was determined to be 401. Year 2009 2011 2013 2015 Sheltered 58 80 52 31 Unsheltered 191 166 132 145 Total 249 246 184 176* * 176 is a one-night count number. 401 veterans are homeless in the course of one year in San Bernardino County. Source: Urban Initiatives www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness 261 129 90 www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness STRATEGIC ELEMENTS Operation 401 => 0 Initiated by San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and County CEO www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness July 21, 2015 San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to support the 401 => 0 strategy. www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Intent • To end veteran homelessness in SBC Means • To reinforce ongoing work in the field with the needed political and civic will and resources to accomplish the intent. www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy • • • Quantify the magnitude of the problem. Create benchmarks to incrementally solve the problem. Initiate and sustain political and civic will to reinforce the work in the field. Identify impediments to housing homeless veterans and resolve those obstacles. Ensure that performance and results/outcomes are prioritized in implementation. Create a template of strategic approaches that will serve all homeless populations in SBC. www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy STRATEGIC ELEMENTS Operation 401 => 0 (HVCPG) Homeless Veterans Community Planning Group 1. Collaborative Team in the field has upgraded meeting frequency to weekly, either in person or by phone 2. Advisory Board supports work of frontline by addressing impediments to housing Meets once a month to upgrade strategy Chaired by County CEO www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Advisory Board o CEO SB County o SBC Administrative Office/Human Services o SBC Veteran’s Affairs o SBC Behavioral Health o SBC Community Development & Housing o SBC Housing Authority o SBC Office of Homeless Services o SBC Sheriff o SBC Workforce Investment Board o o o o o Light House Social Service Centers Loma Linda University Health CEO National CORE 211 Access & Mobility Coordinator United Way Faith Advisory Council CEO Arrowhead United Way Executive Director California Apartment Association IE Goodwill Southern California CEO Inland Valley Hope Partners www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy The Collaborative Team in the field identifies impediments to the placement in housing of homeless veterans. The Advisory Board addresses and eliminates the impediments. www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 1. Additional “Housing Navigator” Resources– for landlord recruitment and Veteran placement 2. Bridge Housing Resources - needed to stabilize soon to be placed Veterans 3. Housing Targeted to Homeless Veterans – public and private 4. Incentives for Landlord Participation - fund for potential damages and incentives for landlords to house homeless Veterans 5. Transportation Pass Program – Universal Fare Pass for Veterans and transportation supports 6. Pet Resources - pet boarding, shots, spaying/neutering 7. Expanded Employment Resources for Housed Veterans www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 1. Additional “Housing Navigator” Resources– for landlord recruitment and Veteran placement RESPONSE: Housing Navigator resources increased by 2 staff www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 2. Bridge Housing Resources - needed to stabilize soon to be placed Veterans RESPONSE: • 30 Bridge Housing units identified by HACSB in Barstow with support services provided by VA • 30 motel voucher Bridge units funded through ESG resources • 10 pending motel voucher Bridge units funded through Emergency Food and Shelter Program • 21 Safe Haven units funded through VA www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 3. Housing Targeted to Homeless Veterans – public and private RESPONSE: • HACSB issues RFP for 60 PBRA vouchers to support permanent housing tenancies • Provider agencies and VA convene Landlord Fairs • CA Apartment Association supports efforts to educate and induce Landlords to make units available to homeless veterans • HACSB works to identify Landlords to access housing www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 4. Incentives for Landlord Participation - fund for potential damages and incentives for landlords to house homeless Veterans RESPONSE: CEO Chair of Advisory Board recommends and SBC Board of Supervisors approves $100, 000 from General Fund to create Enhanced Security Deposits and Repair Guarantee Fund as an incentive for landlords, providing resources for security deposits, first month’s rent, and utility payments for non-VA/SSVF eligible individuals www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 5. Transportation Pass Program – Universal Fare Pass for Veterans and transportation supports RESPONSE: • HACSB van donated for transportation to appointments • Advisory Board exploring possible Universal Transit Pass for SBC travel www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 6. Pet Resources - pet boarding, shots, spaying/neutering RESPONSE: Exploring with Animal Control and local kennels resolution of pet issues in Bridge Housing www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team 7. Expanded Employment Resources for Housed Veterans RESPONSE: • Examining creation of employment strategy informed by Goodwill Industries, the WIB, and Faith communities • Examining post-placement employment opportunities www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Not Naïve. www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
Philip F. Mangano The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Phone: 617. 557. 0057 Email: philip. mangano@abolitionistroundtable. com www. abolitionistroundtable. com @ARTNext. Practice
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