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San Bernardino County Strategy to End Veteran Homelessness

Learn about the strategic plan to end veteran homelessness in San Bernardino County, focusing on performance, outcomes, and addressing key impediments.

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San Bernardino County Strategy to End Veteran Homelessness

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  1. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY HOMELESS PARTNERSHIP 9th ANNUAL HOMELESS SUMMIT VISIONING FOR THE FUTURE November 4, 2015 Ontario Convention Center Ontario, CA Philip F. Mangano, President and CEO The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  2. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY STRATEGY TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS Focus on Performance and Outcomes www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  3. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Decrease in Number of Homeless Veterans 2001- 2014 250,000 Est.: 250,000 in 2001 225,000 200,000 195,000 175,000 131,000 150,000 125,000 76,609 76,329 100,000 67,495 62,619 49,933 57,849 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2006 Source: HUD AHAR and VA data www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  4. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The Starting Point – July 2015 SBC Homeless Veterans Sheltered and Unsheltered 2009 – 2015 Based on an algorithm developed by VA and a multiplier effect, the number of homeless veterans in San Bernardino County was determined to be 401. * 176 is a one-night count number. 401 veterans are homeless in the course of one year in San Bernardino County. www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice Source: Urban Initiatives

  5. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness 261 129 90 www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  6. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness STRATEGIC ELEMENTS Operation 401 401 => 0 Initiated by San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and County CEO www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  7. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness July 21, 2015 San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to support the 401 => 0 strategy. www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  8. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Intent • To end veteran homelessness in SBC Means •  To reinforce ongoing work in the field with the needed political and civic will and resources to accomplish the intent. www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  9. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Strategy • Quantify the magnitude of the problem. • Create benchmarks to incrementally solve the problem. • Initiate and sustain political and civic will to reinforce the work in the field. • Identify impediments to housing homeless veterans and resolve those obstacles. • Ensure that performance and results/outcomes are prioritized in implementation. • Create a template of strategic approaches that will serve all homeless populations in SBC. www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  10. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy STRATEGIC ELEMENTS Operation 401 401 => 0 (HVCPG) Homeless Veterans Community Planning Group 1. Collaborative Team in the field has upgraded meeting frequency to weekly, either in person or by phone 2. Advisory Board supports work of frontline by addressing impediments to housing Meets once a month to upgrade strategy  Chaired by County CEO www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  11. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Advisory Board www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  12. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy The Collaborative Team in the field identifies impediments to the placement in housing of homeless veterans. The Advisory Board addresses and eliminates the impediments. www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  13. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 1. Additional “Housing Navigator” Resources– for landlord recruitment and Veteran placement 2. Bridge Housing Resources  - needed to stabilize soon to be placed Veterans   3. Housing Targeted to Homeless Veterans – public and private 4. Incentives for Landlord Participation - fund for potential damages and incentives for landlords to house homeless Veterans 5. Transportation Pass Program – Universal Fare Pass for Veterans and transportation supports 6. Pet Resources - pet boarding, shots, spaying/neutering 7. Expanded Employment Resources for Housed Veterans www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  14. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 1. Additional “Housing Navigator” Resources– for landlord recruitment and Veteran placement RESPONSE: Housing Navigator resources increased by 2 staff www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  15. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 2. Bridge Housing Resources  - needed to stabilize soon to be placed Veterans   RESPONSE: • 30 Bridge Housing units identified by HACSB in Barstow with support services provided by VA • 30 motel voucher Bridge units funded through ESG resources • 10 pending motel voucher Bridge units funded through Emergency Food and Shelter Program • 21 Safe Haven units funded through VA www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  16. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 3. Housing Targeted to Homeless Veterans – public and private RESPONSE: • HACSB issues RFP for 60 PBRA vouchers to support permanent housing tenancies • Provider agencies and VA convene Landlord Fairs • CA Apartment Association supports efforts to educate and induce Landlords to make units available to homeless veterans • HACSB works to identify Landlords to access housing www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  17. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 4. Incentives for Landlord Participation - fund for potential damages and incentives for landlords to house homeless Veterans RESPONSE: CEO Chair of Advisory Board recommends and SBC Board of Supervisors approves $100,000 from General Fund to create Enhanced Security Deposits and Repair Guarantee Fund as an incentive for landlords, providing resources for security deposits, first month’s rent, and utility payments for non-VA/SSVF eligible individuals www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  18. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 5. Transportation Pass Program – Universal Fare Pass for Veterans and transportation supports RESPONSE: • HACSB van donated for transportation to appointments • Advisory Board exploring possible Universal Transit Pass for SBC travel www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  19. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative TeamPriority Issues 6. Pet Resources - pet boarding, shots, spaying/neutering RESPONSE: Exploring with Animal Control and local kennels resolution of pet issues in Bridge Housing www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  20. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The 401 => 0 Strategy  Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team 7. Expanded Employment Resources for Housed Veterans RESPONSE: • Examining creation of employment strategy informed by Goodwill Industries, the WIB, and Faith communities • Examining post-placement employment opportunities www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  21. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Not Naïve. www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

  22. Philip F. Mangano The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Phone: 617.557.0057 Email: philip.mangano@abolitionistroundtable.com www.abolitionistroundtable.com @ARTNextPractice

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