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Homelessness In Our Community

HUD's Definitions of Homeless. A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the places described below:In places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings (on the street).In an emergency shelter.In transitional or supportive housing

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Homelessness In Our Community

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    1. Homelessness In Our Community

    2. HUD’s Definitions of Homeless A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the places described below: In places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings (on the street). In an emergency shelter. In transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. In any of the above places but is spending a short time (up to 30 consecutive days) in a hospital or other institution. Is being evicted within a week from a private dwelling unit and no subsequent residence has been identified and lacks resources and support networks needed to obtain housing. Is being discharged within a week from an institution, such as a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility or a jail/prison, in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days and no subsequent residence has been identified and the person lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain housing. For example, a person being discharged from prison after more than 30 days is eligible ONLY IF no subsequent residence has been identified and the person does not have money, family or friends to provide housing. Is fleeing a domestic violence housing situation and no subsequent residence has been identified and lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain housing.

    3. Identify categories of Homelessness A. On the Street: Living on the street, without even nominal housing. B. Quasi-homeless: Living in make-shift shelter such as cars, tents, abandoned buildings, etc. C. Shelters: Living in temporary residence facility for individuals or families; (youth-runaway, family, or abuse shelters, or other shelter facility). D. Transitional Housing: Temporary low-cost housing designed to assist families in transition from emergency shelter into independent living. E. Doubling-up: Children and immediate family have moved in with other relatives or friends; without such temporary arrangement they would be without home or shelter. F. Near-Homeless: Without entitlements (fuel or rent assistance) these families would be homeless. Includes Iowa very low-income families or individuals who are seeking housing assistance and who are in the process of being involuntarily displaced; or living in substandard housing, or; paying more than 60 percent of family income for rent or home ownership.

    4. MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law stating all children are entitled to an equal education, regardless of living situation. Consequently, homeless youth can be immediately enrolled in schools through a district's homeless liaison.

    5. Homeless Students Rights Assistance From Local School District Liaison Immediate Public School Enrollment Without Giving A Physical Address & While Waiting Transfer Of Documents Enrollment At Their School Of Origin When Appropriate & Requested By A Parent District Liaison Must Offer The Right To Appeal Decisions Regarding School Choice Transportation To School And School Programs When Requested Appropriate Support Services & Programs For Which They Are Eligible Preschool, Gifted Children, Disabilities, Vocational Education Academic Assistance Through The District’s Federally Funded Title I Programs Parent Or Guardian Involvement In School Activities

    6. Homeless Students Subgroups Children & Youth In Homeless Families Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Runaway, Abandoned, Unsupervised

    7. La Grande School District’s Homeless Liaison Pam Dodds State Mandated Position Homeless Student Identification Students are found by word of mouth and through counselor referrals. Still working on a method for identification. Common Programs Offered Free Breakfast & Lunch, stipends for transportation to school of origin.

    8. Information From A School Counselor Numbers Of Homeless Students At La Grande High School Numbers are difficult to qualify this year because the definition has changed drastically. Homelessness now includes any child who is not living with a custodial parent. Unidentified Homeless Students Biggest Problem Identification Physical address forms do not come back & phones are disconnected. Just asks students and they usually don’t hide it. Resources Counselors refer students to the District Liaison, DHS Self-sufficiency Program, and to Child Welfare contacts. Homelessness Effects On Students Homeless students have difficulty concentrating on school work when they are worried about where they will be sleeping at night and where they will eat next.

    9. Teacher Survey Findings Only 3 surveys were returned Only 1 of the 3 surveys mentioned Pam Dodds (District Homeless Liaison) On 2 of the 3 surveys the definition of homelessness was stereotypical the other was more inclusive. 2 of the 3 surveys were minimally aware of resources provided by the school district. These mentioned free breakfast and lunch only. All 3 surveys acknowledged that homelessness adversely affects a students ability to learn. Only 1 survey acknowledged seeing evidence of homelessness. This evidence was lack of lunch money.

    10. What did we learn from our survey?

    18. Homeless Project Sociology 420 Ruben Villa HUD Housing Oregon Employment Department Department of Human Services

    19. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Location: 2608 May Lane La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541)-963-5360 Director: Lola Office Hours: 8AM-3PM Mon.-Fri.

    20. HUD Continued No special program for homeless. Application process required. 1 ˝ year waiting list. Referral to Community Connections and local churches for emergency housing situations.

    21. Cont. HUD Budget component of War & Disaster funds. Oregon HUD Budget = $14.5 Million: 2 million more than last year.

    22. Oregon Employment Department Location: 1901 Adams Avenue La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541)-963-7111 Director: Brian C. Papineau (Veteran’s Employment Specialist)

    23. OED Cont. Homeless non-veterans referred to support services such as Community Connections, Training and Employment Consortium,Salvation Army, Neighbor to Neighbor, etc.

    24. Homeless Veterans 250,000 Homeless Veterans Health Care for Homeless Veterans Location: Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial, VA Medical Center, 77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla, WA 99362 Services: Medical, Mental, & Substance Abuse treatment, Residential Treatment (Housing), Continuing Case Management

    25. Department of Human Services Location: 1607 Gekeler Lane La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541)- 963-4113 Walk in 3 times, phoned 5 times- No Response! ?

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