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Integrated Approaches to Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing CHRA 2019 Congress. Homeward Trust Edmonton. Stewards and directs funding from 3 levels of government to meet community priorities Invests in programs, housing supply, and community capacity.
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Integrated Approaches to Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing CHRA 2019 Congress
Homeward Trust Edmonton • Stewards and directs funding from 3 levels of government to meet community priorities • Invests in programs, housing supply, and community capacity • Leads efforts to end homelessness in Edmonton • Responsible for provincial and local plans to end homelessness • Implementation • Community planning and engagement • Review and investment in what works • Taking risks and learning • System planning • Community leadership • Data and knowledge management • Evaluation • Innovation
PSH in the Housing Continuum For individuals with complex needs Tenants sign a lease and pay rent Distinct program mandate and client population, with person centered case plan Harm reduction, with some exceptions
PSH – Critical to Ending Homelessness Goal of 900 units in next 5 years City of Edmonton support through policy, funding, sites for development Referrals through Coordinated Access Integrated with Homeless Management Information System (Efforts to Outcomes) database
PSH Support Model Categories MODEL 1 (LOW INTENSITY): 24/7 TENANCY MANAGEMENT AND MOBILE SUPPORTS MODEL 2 (MODERATE INTENSITY): 24/7 TENANCY MANAGEMENT, LIMITED ON-SITE SUPPORT AND IN-REACHED CLINICAL CARE MODEL 3 (HIGH INTENSITY): 24/7 TENANCY MANAGEMENT, ON-SITE CLINICAL CARE AND IN-REACHED SUPPORTS
Range of sites, built form, ownership Canora Place Iris Court Morning Fire Protector Hope Terrace Christopher's’ Place Ambrose Place
Challenges Clear roles and accountabilities • Owner, Property Manager, Supports Services Provider, Client Financial responsibilities • Damages, arrears, etc, etc, etc…. Program definition and evaluation • Indicators, outcomes, and fidelity • Snowflakes or models?
Improving Practice & Moving forward Community of Practice focused on addressing challenges Banking sites throughout Edmonton City leadership in focusing efforts through Housing Strategy Advocating for a ‘rights based’ approach to housing Coordinating and formalizing supports with main stream and community providers Communication of success, building confidence