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Move-on Strategies
Partner with PHA to dedicate Section 8 housing to move-on strategies and free up PSH resources Reallocate resources from non-permanent interventions to permanent housing interventions, e.g., prioritize ESG for RRH …
Rapid Shelter Exits
Create a housing plan upon shelter entry Focus shelter case management on moving to permanent housing Establish reviewing the housing plan weekly as a standard case management practice Create a …
Housing Retention
Implement the Critical Time Intervention model in PSH, HUD-VASH, SSVF, and other housing programs to increase retention rates Implement an eviction-prevention program for those who have been housed through the …
Prevent Inflow
(Chronic) For individuals with disabilities, provide support for securing SSI or SSDI Build a by-name data set and report monthly data for all single adults, inclusive of chronic and veterans. …
Coordinate System Supports and Efficient Processes
Use a by-name list to target engagement to high emergency room (ER) utilizers; collaborate with emergency services to engage these individuals with housing services. Create a website where interested landlords …
Flexible Fund
Develop a disbursement plan of new and existing funds. Develop policy, process, and procedure for equitable access across all orgs. Additional policies to ensure funds are flexible to the housing-specific …
Build in System Capacity
Create shared standards across service providers for quick, consistent responses to landlords about available units. Use a team-based, centralized approach for housing navigation and support, rather than assigning only one …
Resources for Communicating Prevention
Built for Zero Communications Hub BFZ Communications Hub Main Page Resource: Developing a communications strategy Resource: Building a communications team Prevention Story Examples from Community Solutions: Washington, D.C., prevents veteran …
USICH Federal Homelessness Prevention Framework
BFZ Inactive Policy Guide
The BFZ Inactive Policy Guide aims to guide communities in creating comprehensive inactive policies and procedures that align with the BFZ quality data standards for the single adult population. Communities …
TOOL: Provider Participation Inventory
All Singles Scorecard – Questions 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Overview Understanding the current provider landscape is crucial for identifying which organizations serve single adults in your community, assessing …
