Use By-Name-List to target engagement to high ER (emergency room) utilizers; collaborate with emergency services to engage these individuals with housing services.
Create a website where interested landlords can learn about renting to those with subsides and indicate their willingness; in some instances, this website can also serve as a place to inventory available units
Establish housing placement plans with cross-sector partners before exit (the foster care system prior to youth exiting care, justice system prior to release, etc.)
Identify impactful changes to the homeless response system by developing standard procedures and practices to regularly collect feedback (e.g., surveys) from PLEH and system users. Include frontline staff in reviews of progress in order to build feedback loops from providers; lift up areas for system improvement.
Work with the Public Housing Authority to pre-inspect units, or train housing agency staff to conduct inspections, to shorten the length of time in this part of the housing process.
Create space and cadence to discuss housing and service needs (PSH, RRH, voucher only, services only, etc.)
