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The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through theHUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program which combines rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by VA. Since 2008, a total of 48,385 vouchers have been awarded and 42,557 formerly homeless veterans are currently in homes because of HUD-VASH. The local dollars received will pay for 15 additional vouchers, bringing the total number of vouchers to 90 for homeless veterans in mid-Missouri.
Housing First • Housing First is an approach that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. • What differentiates a Housing First approach from other strategies is that there is an immediate and primary focus on helping individuals and families quickly access and sustain permanent housing. • This approach is consistent with what most people experiencing homelessness want and seek help to achieve.
Where do homeless Veterans come from?Veterans from HCHV Contracted Facilities/Shelters = 40% Veterans living outside or in cars = 31%
HSTMVH has 90 HUD-VASH vouchers. Over 150 Veterans have been placed in Supportive Housing.
HUD-VASH STAFF:Sarah Froese-PSR SupervisorBlake Witter-HUD-VASH CoordinatorKristi Stephens-HUD-VASH Case ManagerAmy Bantz-HUD-VASH Case ManagerVacant-HUD-VASH Case Manager