Post on 16-Apr-2017
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
Stephen NashCEO HomeGround
2nd Sept 2009
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
Supportive Housing: key elements
Co-ordinated provision of quality housing and support
Targets people who are chronically homeless
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
Supportive Housing: rationale
•No one wants to be homeless.•Supportive housing helps people live more stable and productive lives.•Supportive housing is permanent housing.•Supportive housing is cost-effective.
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
Supportive Housing: key elements
principles•Affordability •Safety and Comfort •Support Services are Accessible, Flexible, and Target Residential Stability •Empowerment and Independence
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
Supportive Housing: key elements
Common Ground
Affordability 30% income
Safety and Comfort Concierge, high quality housing
Support Services On-site case management, plus therapeutic, social, recreational
Empowerment and Independence
Social mix, tenancy, visitors, tenant input, community building
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
Supportive Housing: key elements
•Diversity of models and providers•Various needs groups targeted•Scatter site to high scale •Often a Housing First approach•Sector resource bodies foster innovation •Strong evidence and cost savings
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
How can we ensure these elements are delivered successfully?
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
How can we ensure these elements are delivered successfully?
System change is required
Current White Paper opportunity
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
How can we ensure these elements are delivered successfully?
Laying a New Foundation:Changing the Systems to Createand Sustain Supportive Housing
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
How can we ensure these elements are delivered successfully?
1. Collaborative Planning/Consensus-Building2. Investment & Leveraging of Resources3. Coordination, Streamlining, & Integration of Funding4. Building Provider Capacity5. Quality Assurance6. Research & Data7. Communication and Advocacy8. Cultivating Leaders, Champions, & Advocates9. The Irresistible Force10. An Intermediary as Neutral Catalyst
Ending homelessness: a vision and a plan
How can we ensure these elements are delivered successfully?
White Paper opportunity to create a new systemCreate a dialogue about ending homelessnessBuild on what works now and what doesn’tAllocate housing and support resourcesBuild the capacity of providersFocus on results