Emergency Solutions GrantPrograms & Services

2016

ESG Funding for Services to Lakewood Residents who are:

Literally Homeless At Imminent Risk of Homelessness

Breathing Room Short-term temporary housing in LCSC’s 2-bedroom apartment Extensive case management services with the goal of increasing housing stability Four milestones to achieve rapid exit from shelter and no return to shelter - Develop an exit plan

- Address income needs

- Assist with housing search & placement

- Resolve utility issues

2016 Anticipate 60 individuals in 18 families will apply Anticipate serving 40 in 12 families

Homelessness Prevention

Housing stability and case management

Housing search and placement

Financial assistance in the form of rent and/or utilities

2016

Anticipate 1,000 inquiries 370 complete application/assessment/receive case management services 260 receive cash assistance

Collaboration with CoC

Alignment of Strategies

Progressive Engagement for all programs Participate in HUD-mandated Coordinated Intake for the homeless Priority given to homeless families

HMIS Data & Reporting Capacity

LCSC Uniquely Qualified 2 licensed social workers with 40 years combined experience with homelessness/mental illness Networks Job Resource Center on site Mental/behavioral health services on site CEOGC outreach worker on site for utility assistance 10+ years of providing housing assistance programs Staff fluent in ServicePoint, the CoC HMIS software