Structures of Sustainability for Ending Homelessness

Presentation to Keys to Housing Advisory Council Dec. 3, 2010

Research Methodology

National Alliance to End Homelessness Best Practices

Similar study conducted for Sacramento County – in process of change

Telephone interviews with more than 10 communities

Current Structures in SD County

Regional Continuum of Care Consortium Representatives of the 18 cities within the county, nonprofit service providers and other interested parties.  Meets monthly

City of San Diego Continuum of Care – San Diego Housing Commission is lead County of San Diego Continuum of Care -

County HCD is lead applicant Administer ESG, S+Care, SHP from HUD

Current Structure in SD County

HomeAgain – United Way funded – focus on downtown chronic homeless; administers Plan to End Chronic

HomelessnessProject 25 – to address high users of

emergency servicesBoard has broad representation of

community stakeholders, not govt

Other Regional Funding Streams

CDBG – to jurisdictions FEMA – Ecumenical Council administers HHSA funding:

CalWorks, Child Care & Development, SNAP, MHSA, Community Services Block Grant

Workforce Investment Board Housing Authorities – bring down state,

federal funds, HOME, Sec 8 vouchers, etc.

Structure Types

Joint Powers Authority – California only Integrated into government – typically

county or Mayor’s office New non-profit created to monitor and/or

implement Use of existing non-profit Collaborative Body of Stakeholders

Cross-cutting Features for Success

Strong political will Elected leadership Financial resources aggregated/aligned Priorities & strategies aligned Regional outcomes measurement Broad community/stakeholder involvement Development of ongoing revenue streams Governing body/structure singular focus

Joint Powers Authority

Authorized by CA state legislature Los Angeles City & County -LAHSA

10 member CommissionLarge Advisory BoardDoes not include small cities or all fundingDriven by HUD Contin. of Care applicationPolitical issues, many large programs County has several plans developed, not

approved/developed implementation plans

Joint Powers Authority

Solano County Community Action Partnership5 cities and CountyNo large cities in CountySets policy and provides oversightContinuum of Care is sub-group

Sacramento County working to move to this structure from Government structure

Incorporated into Government

Most common structure Ability to coordinate majority of resources Minneapolis/Hennepin County, MN

City & County only – not small citiesExecutive Committee – 20- elected,

foundations, corporate leadersCoordinates but not manages fundsCentralized system of care for prevention &

rapid re-housing – prior to HPRP

Incorporated into Government

Denver City & CountyOne government; within Mayor’s officeNeeds prioritized, funding blended and

administered through United WayRFPs issued based on priorities – Housing

First modelMost integrated funding model

Incorporated into Government

Seattle/King CountyHosted at County HHS – viewed as most

neutralFunded by County, City, United Way, privateReceive $4 – 5 mil annually from loan

financing/recording feesHousing First model – no $ for shelters

Incorporated into Government

San Francisco – City & CountyLocal Homeless Coordinating Board9 board members appointed by Mayor and

SupervisorsPrimary policy board, advises Mayor/SupsIs Continuum of CareConsolidated all regional plans

Incorporated into Government

Alameda County – 14 jurisdictionsGovernment pays for coordination roleBoard is County HCD staffUses community-based fiscal agentNo blending of funding streamsDoes not serve as Continuum of CareCan function like non-profit but does not

have overhead; focus on coordinationLooking at JPA/non-profit structures

Independent Non-Profit Host

Flexible, but may not have political will Columbus, OH Community Shelter Board

Has developed several national models for implementation

City, County, UWay, private foundations, corporate support

Founded by small group 20 years agoSingle point of entry – like 211

Independent non-profit

Santa Barbara CountyLeadership Council of electeds, providers,

funders, government agenciesInteragency agreements to staff teams

Washington, DC – Community Partnership for Prevention of HomelessnessCoordinates Continuum of Care on behalf

of CityInteragency Council

Collaborative Body

Neutral convener with MOUs Lack of money can = lack of power Riverside County

Board of Supervisors set up 2 regional interagency councils

Housing & Homeless Coalition is CoCCentralized govt funds and regional

prioritiesHousing Trust Fund funded with fees, tax

Collaborative Body

Chatham-Savannah AuthorityCreated by Georgia State legislatureFunded by CityBoard of Directors, Advisory CouncilWorks like interagency councilCoordinates local, state, fed funds as CoC

Collaborative Body

Seattle/King CountyMembers of County Office Governing BodyFounded by broad base of funders

including housing authorities, City, County, private foundations – formalized MOUs

Established tax revenue funding streamsPeople issuing RFPs alignedGates Foundation provided seed money

Collaborative Body

City of Chicago Continuum of CareGoverning Board of 60Department of Family & Support Services

controls fundingFocus on prevention, Housing First,

supportive services incl. job training, education, substance abuse treatment, mental/physical healthcare

Structure Types

Joint Powers Authority – California only Integrated into government – typically

county or Mayor’s office New non-profit created to monitor and/or

implement Use of existing non-profit Collaborative Body of Stakeholders