Rapid Rehousing New Mexico Governor s Housing Summit

1. �Rapid Rehousing�New Mexico Governor�s Housing Summit Presented by Michelle Flynn The Road Home Salt Lake City/County Utah

2. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 2 Utah/Salt Lake County Overview Utah Population 2.7 million (1 million in SL County) 2010 Utah Homeless PIT count is 3,372. SL County is 2,022. (The Road Home shelters 950 individuals per night in winter; 650-700 year-round) FMR for a 2 bedroom in SL County is $836 Salt Lake Rental Vacancy Rate for January 2010 is 8.6% PIT for SL county down from last year � 2,280. Overall state sheltered count down by 9%. CH 42% decrease. PIT for SL county down from last year � 2,280. Overall state sheltered count down by 9%. CH 42% decrease.

3. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 3 We have provided shelter to 321 families so far this calendar year, since January 1, 2010We have provided shelter to 321 families so far this calendar year, since January 1, 2010

4. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 4 Change in Service Delivery Historically Emergency Shelter stays for families averaged 3 months We had limited options to help families with rent and services in housing Many families waited in shelter until their name came up for public housing, Sec. 8

5. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 5 History of Housing Program Capacity 2000 � Transitional Housing 26 units. Started Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA Program) with $300,000. Placed 22 households in scattered site housing. 2005 � Managed 3 TBRA Programs w $500,000.00. Also accessed S+C, TH, small PSH program, etc. Served 90 households/year. WE NEEDED MORE OPTIONS! % of families coming to shelter doubled in five years.

6. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 6 Short and Medium Term Pilot Programs 2008-09 TANF - $115,000, limited to 3 months, served 53 families, $2142 average per household United Way & SL County General Funds - $225,000, deposit & pro-rate only, served 127 families & 73 singles, $1,100 average per household SL County General Funds Tapered Subsidy � $125,000, limited to 6 months tapered, served 37 families, $3,391 average per household An average of 10 % of households returned to the Shelter We did not find any significant differences in the return rate among these pilot programsWe did not find any significant differences in the return rate among these pilot programs

7. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 7 Funding for Rapid Rehousing in Salt Lake County, Utah Consolidated all RRH (HPRP & TANF Needy Family) funding for Salt Lake County to The Road Home October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2011 (March 31, 2012) TANF $1.9 million State HPRP $1,563,797 SL County HPRP $492,810 SL City HPRP $820,000 TOTAL: $4,774,787 70% for Direct, financial assistance (rent), 25% for relocation and stabilization (staffing), 5% for Administration70% for Direct, financial assistance (rent), 25% for relocation and stabilization (staffing), 5% for Administration

8. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 8 Staffing Rapid Rehousing Hired a core RRH Team, including a Program Coordinator, Landlord Negotiator, Data Specialist and 3 Case Managers. Added Assessor. Also hire data entry temps (2) to help with QPR Current Shelter Case Management staff shifted gears to be all Rapid Rehousing focused with every family in Shelter. Accounting staff, Administrative staff and other support staff have adjusted to be Rapid Rehousing focused.

9. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 9 Who Are We Targeting? Families (with children) living in an Emergency Shelter or on the streets (Since July 1, 273 families have stayed at TRH shelters) We determine eligibility based on TANF and HPRP requirements first, then assess which families are able to rent a unit on their own and stabilize with housing case management We screen in, not out! NOTE: Small amount of local funds for short-term assistance to single individuals

10. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 10 Program Approach Upon approval, we provide families with 3-4 months assistance, usually full rent is paid At 3 months, we complete a re-assessment to determine if additional support is needed Additional rental assistance is based on client paying 30% of income toward rent Clients work with DWS field representative to increase income/employment 6 DWS Field Offices in Salt Lake County; case managers work with families to engage with DWS, we work with DWS to find out what families are working with them too � push on both sides6 DWS Field Offices in Salt Lake County; case managers work with families to engage with DWS, we work with DWS to find out what families are working with them too � push on both sides

11. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 11 Reassessment Guidelines Families with sufficient income to pay rent (even if it�s a struggle), or enough support, benefits, etc., graduate. Families who are close to having sufficient income are approved month by month and CMd intensively until income is obtained. Families who need longer term assistance; intensive Case Management (SSI apps, Chronic families, etc.) will be targeted for longer term programs. 15 families so far targeted for other programs. 3 to Shelter Plus Care. 8 to more intensive case management, 4 to TBRA with more case management. Change our service delivery. Not giving TBRA and S+C to shelter families unless chronic.15 families so far targeted for other programs. 3 to Shelter Plus Care. 8 to more intensive case management, 4 to TBRA with more case management. Change our service delivery. Not giving TBRA and S+C to shelter families unless chronic.

13. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 13 RRH Activities October 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010 365 households have been housed Approximately 15% are assessed and not approved due to ineligibility or other housing found 6 who were not approved were mostly singles i.e. parents who did not have custody6 who were not approved were mostly singles i.e. parents who did not have custody

14. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 14 RRH Outcomes October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010 365 moved out with RRH assistance: 96 of families housed were referrals from other service providers 10 different referral sources - Family Promise (faith based, church shelter), domestic violence shelters, local school districts, homeless health care agency, CAP, Homeless Outreach, Homeless Youth Center 181 families have left the program after an average of 4.3 months in the program and an average of $4150 per household. 14 RRH families have returned to emergency shelter, 6 of those have been re-housed. $1,162,321 was on direct financial assistance. Average amount spent per family for those who have left the program is $3,629$1,162,321 was on direct financial assistance. Average amount spent per family for those who have left the program is $3,629

16. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 16 Outputs / Outcomes Provide RRH to 517 households over the entire term of the program (30 months) In the first 12 months, 365 have received assistance Measure # and % that return to shelter within 12 months (goal is 80% maintain housing) In the first 12 months, 14 (3.8%) have returned to shelter Income / employment sufficient to pay rent Still assessing: approx 18 of those who left have contacted us seeking more support

17. November 4, 2010 Rapid Rehousing 17 Contact Information Michelle Flynn Associate Executive Director The Road Home 210 South Rio Grande Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 801-819-7320 mflynn@theroadhome.org www.theroadhome.org