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2014 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Training

2014 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Training. Training Agenda. Welcome & Introductions Purpose of Count Conducting the Count Understanding the Survey Instrument Helpful Tips & Advice Q & A. Introductions. Name Why I’m counting Count experience

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2014 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Training

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  1. 2014 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Training

  2. Training Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Purpose of Count • Conducting the Count • Understanding the Survey Instrument • Helpful Tips & Advice • Q & A Everyone Counts

  3. Introductions • Name • Why I’m counting • Count experience • Experience with homelessness Everyone Counts

  4. Why Am I Here? Message from Amy Casavina Hall of United Way of Greater New Haven about the importance of the PIT count.

  5. Count Overview • Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count required by HUD • Unduplicated, one-night count of sheltered & unsheltered adults, youth, and children • Subpopulation data • Sixth state-wide count • January 23, 2014 • www.schomeless.org Everyone Counts

  6. Why We Count • Support local planning efforts • Identify the scope and trends of homelessness and gaps in services • Improve services • Justify new/expanded services • Promote community/political awareness and advocacy efforts Everyone Counts

  7. Statewide Effort

  8. MACH Region AikenAllendaleBambergBarnwellCalhounChesterFairfield KershawLancasterLexingtonNewberryOrangeburgRichlandYork Everyone Counts

  9. Methodology • January 23 - 26 • ‘Snapshot’ of homelessness • Sheltered Count: • HMIS • Surveys of people in shelters not in HMIS • Unsheltered surveys: Trained volunteers in teams conducting one-on-one interviews with people who may be experiencing homelessness Everyone Counts

  10. Who We Count Sheltered Homeless •Emergency shelters, rescue missions, and seasonal shelters •Domestic violence shelters (confidential) •Hotel or motel paid for by public or private funds in lieu of a shelter bed •Imminent risk – 14 days Everyone Counts

  11. Sheltered Locations • Emergency shelters and transitional housing • City of Columbia Emergency Shelter • Transitions • Domestic violence shelters • Sistercare • Residential programs for runaway/homeless youth • Motels or apartment vouchers paid for by a public or private agency because the individual or family is homeless Everyone Counts

  12. Who We Count Unsheltered Homeless •Places not meant for human habitation (e.g., in cars, under bridges, in tents, on streets, in abandoned building, in public restrooms, in garages) Everyone Counts

  13. Unsheltered Locations • Under bridges • Parking garages • Parks • Cemeteries • Downtown metro areas near homeless services • or meal locations • Wooded areas behind gas stations/stores • Near churches • “Street Sweeps” Everyone Counts

  14. Key Subpopulations Persons with: -Long-term physical disabilities/chronic health conditions -Mental illnesses -Developmental disabilities -Substance abuse disorders-HIV/AIDS Those who are: -Veterans -Victims of domestic violence-Experiencing long-term homelessness Everyone Counts

  15. What About Doubled Up? • Staying temporarily with friends, family (“couch-surfing”) • Although at risk, HUD does notconsider this population homeless • Awaiting HUD direction for future counts Everyone Counts

  16. PIT Count Form Survey Instrument Video Everyone Counts

  17. Interview Tips • Initiate a conversation • Introduce yourself and be respectful • Speak clearly • Explain the count and why you are counting • Get informed consent • Maintain confidentiality Everyone Counts

  18. Initiating the Conversation • Explain the PIT and Why We are Counting • “Hi, I’m May, a volunteer with the Point-in-Time Count. Have you heard of the count?” • “Every year area service providers and volunteers try to get an accurate figure on how many people do/did not have a place to stay tonight/January 23rd. May I explain a few things and then ask you some questions?” Everyone Counts

  19. Interviewing Basics • Practice to feel comfortable before the Count • Speak clearly • Only ask questions on the form • Stick to the format of the questions • Repeat questions, when necessary • Don’t answer a question for them • Avoid Don’t Know/Refused responses Everyone Counts

  20. Interviewing Basics • Don’t skip questions – Double Check • Fill out ENTIRE FORM – Double Check Again • Complete shaded areas on form • Write clearly and legibly • Remain neutral (not, “Wow! That’s terrible!”) • Don’t case manage Everyone Counts

  21. After the Interaction • Thank the person • Offer incentive pack • Keep the form in a safe place • Return all forms to County Coordinators within 24 hours Everyone Counts

  22. Do Not Collect Information On: • People who were formerly homeless – may still be in the culture • Children or youth who are temporarily residing in institutions (emergency foster care, treatment facilities) • Adults living in mental health, chemical dependency or criminal justice facilities • Precariously housed vs. imminent risk (14 Days) • Individuals or families that are Doubled Up Everyone Counts

  23. Community Resources Everyone Counts

  24. Count Safety • Have a home base – Tillis Center • Stay with your team • Do not carry money or purses or give money away, no flashy jewelry • Refer to your count schedule for team contact info • Make sure everyone knows the schedule and the emergency plan Everyone Counts

  25. Emergency Procedures • Focus on prevention - do not take chances – be smart, be careful, prevent accidents before they happen • Emergency – 911 • Non-emergency line – 803-252-2911 Everyone Counts

  26. Count Gear • Layered clothes with pockets and comfy shoes • Picture ID • Flashlight • Pens • Clipboards • Charged cell phone • Count Forms • Schedules Everyone Counts

  27. 2013 PIT Count State Total: 6035 •Emergency Shelter: 1535 •Transitional Housing: 1384 •Unsheltered: 3116 28.3% From 2011 Everyone Counts

  28. 2013 PIT Count MACH Total: 2070 •Emergency Shelter: 609•Transitional Housing: 463•Unsheltered: 998 27.7% From 2011 Everyone Counts

  29. MACH #s by County Aiken: 15Allendale: 3Bamberg: 4Barnwell: 0Calhoun: 5Chester: 20Fairfield: 18 Kershaw:54Lancaster:9Lexington:121Newberry:13Orangeburg:63Richland:1518York: 187 Everyone Counts

  30. 2013 Fun Facts • First PIT that Richland County utilized Columbia Police Department • Big numbers in the state: Richland: 1518Greenville: 896Horry: 839 • See entire report on www.schomeless.org Everyone Counts

  31. 2013 Fun Facts • MACH represented 34% of the state count • Richland County represented 74% of the MACH count Everyone Counts

  32. Next Steps • Questions? • Shift preferences • Get comfortable with the PIT Count Form • Scout your assigned locations prior to the count • Visitwww.schomeless.org Everyone Counts

  33. Contact Info Richland County Coordinators May Kirby mkirby@mirci.org 381-1822 Michele Murff lmm16@scdmh.org 397-1341 Makarios Tabor makarios.tabor@uscmed.sc.edu 212-8970 Everyone Counts

  34. THANK YOU Everyone Counts

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