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HUD-VASH Housing Placement Boot Camp 2011. Boot Camp Quick Facts. Over 70 participants attended the first day and a half Boot Camp session in June, 2011. Representatives from the following agencies: Housing Authorities; HACOLA, HACLA, Long Beach
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Boot Camp Quick Facts • Over 70 participants attended the first day and a half Boot Camp session in June, 2011. • Representatives from the following agencies: • Housing Authorities; HACOLA, HACLA, Long Beach • Veteran Affairs Administration; Long Beach and Greater L.A. • Community Based Organizations; L.A. Family Housing, St. Joseph’s Center, Ascencia, San Fernando Valley CMHC, Housing Works, Kingdom Causes, Whittier 1st Day Committee, PATH, Gettlove, and the San Gabriel Valley Consortium.
Boot Camp Learning • On June 15, 2011, it took a Veteran an average of 47 steps in 168 days until he or she was housed. • On June 16, 2011, participants reduced the process to 23 steps in 38 days; a reduction of 80%. Before – 168 Days and 47 steps After- 38 Days and 23 Steps
90 Day Up-Date The teams were reconvened in September, 2011 and achieved the following reduction: 168 Days 100 Days 47 Steps 18 Steps September, 2011 June, 2011
Big Wins • Alignment between 2 large housing authorities in creating a uniform system. • Frequent communication between VA and PHA’s. • Dedicated VA staff assigned to the various referring communities and a clear process to engage the CBO’s.
Gettlove Housing Works St. Joseph’s Center Union Rescue Mission San Gabriel Valley Consortium Kingdom Causes Bellflower Whittier’s First Day Coalition PATH Ascencia (PATH Achieve Glendale) LA Family Housing San Fernando Valley CMHC Housing Authority- County of L.A. Housing Authority – City of L.A. Santa Monica Housing Authority Long Beach Housing Authority V.A.- Greater Los Angeles V.A.-Long Beach Thank you…