Introduction and Overview of HUD Homeless Programs

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1 Introduction and Overview of HUD Homeless Programs

2 Presenters Michelle Hayes, The Cloudburst Group Mike Roanhouse, HUD 2

3 Learning Objectives 1. Understand HUD homeless policy priorities 2. Learn about HUD homeless programs 3. Understand key terms, definitions and acronyms to successfully participate in the conference 3

4 Agenda 1. HUD s Vision 2. HUD Homeless Programs 3. Other CPD Assisted Housing Programs 4. Other HUD Programs 5. Other Federal Homeless Programs 4

5 1. Vision The fact is, we have now proven that we can house anyone. Our job now is to house everyone - to prevent and end homelessness. All homelessness. --HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan 5

6 2. HUD Homeless Programs Created by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act in 1987 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program represents the primary source of federal funding for programs serving homeless people. In 2009, the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act made significant improvements to this program. 6

7 HUD s Homeless Programs HUD's homeless assistance programs are broken down into two main categories: A. Formula - Non-competitive grants awarded on the basis of the Consolidated Plan ( Con Plan ). B. Competitive - Under the umbrella of Continuum of Care. HUD also funds other programs that serve homeless people. 7

8 Types of HUD Assistance Rental subsidies can be: Project based the rental subsidy is attached to the building. Tenant based allows an eligible person to select a housing unit in which the person will live using rental assistance. Sponsor based the rental subsidy is controlled by a nonprofit organization. 8

9 Types of HUD Assistance (Con t) Supportive Services are the services that support individuals and families to improve income and achieve greater self-sufficiency. Operating Costs cover the operations of supportive housing. Administrative funds are used for overhead and general management of the programs. Capital Grants and Loans are used towards the purchase, renovation or construction of a building. 9

10 A. Formula Homeless Programs Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Provides homeless persons with basic shelter and essential supportive services including limited prevention services Formula-funded to entitlement cities and states Funds can be used for: Rehabilitation or remodeling Operations and maintenance Essential supportive services Grant administration 10

11 A. Formula Homeless Programs (Con t) HPRP - Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program Prevent individuals and families at risk of homelessness from becoming homeless Assist persons experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized Funds can be used for: Financial Assistance Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services Data Collection and Evaluation Administration 11

12 B. Competitive Homeless Programs Fall under the umbrella of Continuum of Care Funds are awarded following a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Programs: SHP - Supportive Housing Program S+C - Shelter Plus Care Program Section 8/SRO - Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program for Single Room Occupancy Dwellings for Individuals Program 12

13 Continuum of Care (CoC) A collaborative funding and planning approach that helps communities plan for and provide, as necessary, a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and other service resources to address the various needs of homeless persons. HUD also refers to the group of service providers involved in the decision making processes as the Continuum of Care. New in HEARTH Continuum of Care Program. 13

14 Supportive Housing Program (SHP) SHP helps develop housing and related supportive services for people moving from homelessness to independent living. SHP is designed to help homeless persons meet three goals: 1. Live in a stable place 2. Increase their skills or income, and 3. Gain more control over the decisions that affect their lives. 14

15 Supportive Housing Program (Con t) Features six components: 1. Transitional Housing 2. Permanent Housing for Persons with Disabilities 3. Supportive Services Only Projects 4. Safe Havens 5. Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) 6. Innovative Supportive Housing 15

16 Shelter Plus Care Provides rental assistance for supportive housing for homeless people with disabilities and their families. Primarily for people with serious mental illness, chronic problems with alcohol and/or drugs, and AIDS or related diseases. Program allows for a variety of housing choices such as group homes or individual units, coupled with a range of supportive services (funded by other sources). 16

17 Section 8/SRO Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program for Single- Room Occupancy (SRO) Dwellings for Homeless Individuals Provides Section 8 rental assistance for moderate rehabilitation of buildings with SRO units singleroom dwellings Eligible Grantees are public housing agencies and private nonprofit organizations Nonprofit organizations must subcontract with public housing agencies to administer the rental assistance 17

18 HMIS Homeless Management Information System Locally administered, electronic data collection system that stores longitudinal person-level information about persons who access the homeless service system Benefits: Streamlines intake, helps coordinate case management Measures outcomes Produces reports for funders, boards and other stakeholders Increases understanding of the extent and scope of homelessness, informing systems design and policy decisions 18

19 Point-in-Time Count One-night count of sheltered and unsheltered adults, child and youth who are homeless Purpose is to understand the number and characteristics of people sleeping in shelters and on the street, or in other places not meant for human habitation Reported in the population and subpopulation charts of the CoC application Biennial 19

20 CoC Terms and Acronyms APR Annual Progress Reports Disabling Condition FMR Fair Market Rent HMIS Homeless Management Information System HQS Housing Quality Standards 20

21 HEARTH A consolidation of HUD s competitive grant programs The creation of a Rural Housing Stability Program A change in HUD s definition of homelessness and chronic homelessness A simplified match requirement An increase in prevention resources An increase in the emphasis on performance 21

22 3. Other CPD Assisted Housing Programs CPD - Community Planning and Development HOPWA Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS CDBG Community Development Block Grant HOME HOME Investment Partnership DHAP Disaster Housing Assistance Program NSP Neighborhood Stabilization Program 22

23 4. Other HUD Programs Public and Indian Housing Public Housing HCV Housing Choice Voucher or Section 8 VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (see slide) HUD Housing Programs Section 202 Supportive Housing for Elderly Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities 23

24 HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Assists homeless veterans and their families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing through the distribution of housing vouchers Combines the HUD Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans and their families with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at its medical centers and in the community 24

25 5. Other Federal Homeless Programs McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth RHY Runaway and Homeless Youth in HHS PATH Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, SAMHSA 25

26 5. Other Federal Homeless Programs (Con t) Title V Program Federal Surplus Property for Use to Assist the Homeless BRAC Base Realignment and Closure Program VA s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program CSBG - Community Services Block Grant, HSS 26

27 Questions? 27

28 Resources Glossary and Acronyms for the HUD Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grants HMIS A History 28

29 Presenters Michelle Hayes, Senior Director, The Cloudburst Group Mike Roanhouse, Director, Program Coordination and Analysis Division, HUD 29