Structures of Sustainability for Ending Homelessness
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Transcript of Structures of Sustainability for Ending Homelessness
Structures of Sustainability for Ending Homelessness
Presentation to Keys to Housing Advisory Council Dec. 3, 2010
Research Methodology
National Alliance to End Homelessness Best Practices
Similar study conducted for Sacramento County – in process of change
Telephone interviews with more than 10 communities
Current Structures in SD County
Regional Continuum of Care Consortium Representatives of the 18 cities within the county, nonprofit service providers and other interested parties. Meets monthly
City of San Diego Continuum of Care – San Diego Housing Commission is lead County of San Diego Continuum of Care -
County HCD is lead applicant Administer ESG, S+Care, SHP from HUD
Current Structure in SD County
HomeAgain – United Way funded – focus on downtown chronic homeless; administers Plan to End Chronic
HomelessnessProject 25 – to address high users of
emergency servicesBoard has broad representation of
community stakeholders, not govt
Other Regional Funding Streams
CDBG – to jurisdictions FEMA – Ecumenical Council administers HHSA funding:
CalWorks, Child Care & Development, SNAP, MHSA, Community Services Block Grant
Workforce Investment Board Housing Authorities – bring down state,
federal funds, HOME, Sec 8 vouchers, etc.
Structure Types
Joint Powers Authority – California only Integrated into government – typically
county or Mayor’s office New non-profit created to monitor and/or
implement Use of existing non-profit Collaborative Body of Stakeholders
Cross-cutting Features for Success
Strong political will Elected leadership Financial resources aggregated/aligned Priorities & strategies aligned Regional outcomes measurement Broad community/stakeholder involvement Development of ongoing revenue streams Governing body/structure singular focus
Joint Powers Authority
Authorized by CA state legislature Los Angeles City & County -LAHSA
10 member CommissionLarge Advisory BoardDoes not include small cities or all fundingDriven by HUD Contin. of Care applicationPolitical issues, many large programs County has several plans developed, not
approved/developed implementation plans
Joint Powers Authority
Solano County Community Action Partnership5 cities and CountyNo large cities in CountySets policy and provides oversightContinuum of Care is sub-group
Sacramento County working to move to this structure from Government structure
Incorporated into Government
Most common structure Ability to coordinate majority of resources Minneapolis/Hennepin County, MN
City & County only – not small citiesExecutive Committee – 20- elected,
foundations, corporate leadersCoordinates but not manages fundsCentralized system of care for prevention &
rapid re-housing – prior to HPRP
Incorporated into Government
Denver City & CountyOne government; within Mayor’s officeNeeds prioritized, funding blended and
administered through United WayRFPs issued based on priorities – Housing
First modelMost integrated funding model
Incorporated into Government
Seattle/King CountyHosted at County HHS – viewed as most
neutralFunded by County, City, United Way, privateReceive $4 – 5 mil annually from loan
financing/recording feesHousing First model – no $ for shelters
Incorporated into Government
San Francisco – City & CountyLocal Homeless Coordinating Board9 board members appointed by Mayor and
SupervisorsPrimary policy board, advises Mayor/SupsIs Continuum of CareConsolidated all regional plans
Incorporated into Government
Alameda County – 14 jurisdictionsGovernment pays for coordination roleBoard is County HCD staffUses community-based fiscal agentNo blending of funding streamsDoes not serve as Continuum of CareCan function like non-profit but does not
have overhead; focus on coordinationLooking at JPA/non-profit structures
Independent Non-Profit Host
Flexible, but may not have political will Columbus, OH Community Shelter Board
Has developed several national models for implementation
City, County, UWay, private foundations, corporate support
Founded by small group 20 years agoSingle point of entry – like 211
Independent non-profit
Santa Barbara CountyLeadership Council of electeds, providers,
funders, government agenciesInteragency agreements to staff teams
Washington, DC – Community Partnership for Prevention of HomelessnessCoordinates Continuum of Care on behalf
of CityInteragency Council
Collaborative Body
Neutral convener with MOUs Lack of money can = lack of power Riverside County
Board of Supervisors set up 2 regional interagency councils
Housing & Homeless Coalition is CoCCentralized govt funds and regional
prioritiesHousing Trust Fund funded with fees, tax
Collaborative Body
Chatham-Savannah AuthorityCreated by Georgia State legislatureFunded by CityBoard of Directors, Advisory CouncilWorks like interagency councilCoordinates local, state, fed funds as CoC
Collaborative Body
Seattle/King CountyMembers of County Office Governing BodyFounded by broad base of funders
including housing authorities, City, County, private foundations – formalized MOUs
Established tax revenue funding streamsPeople issuing RFPs alignedGates Foundation provided seed money
Collaborative Body
City of Chicago Continuum of CareGoverning Board of 60Department of Family & Support Services
controls fundingFocus on prevention, Housing First,
supportive services incl. job training, education, substance abuse treatment, mental/physical healthcare
Structure Types
Joint Powers Authority – California only Integrated into government – typically
county or Mayor’s office New non-profit created to monitor and/or
implement Use of existing non-profit Collaborative Body of Stakeholders