02 12 19 CoC Update - Miami BeachContinuum of Care Update
February 12, 2019
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Approximately 8,000 people on the streets*
Homeless Encampments Throughout the Urban
Core
Fewer than 1,000 beds available
*using duplicator model
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No meaningful funding
No identified plan to address the increasing
problem
Loose-knit collection of social service agencies and
faith-based organizations serving the homeless
Little to no coordination among the system of
services
No defined leadership/involvement by the
private sector/business community
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Food & Beverage Tax
1st dedicated source of funding for homelessness in the country
85% for homeless;15% for domestic violence
Collected at all restaurants in Miami-Dade County* that have
>$400k in sales and a liquor license
Community Plan to End Homelessness: Priority
Home
27-Member Board
Administers 1% Tax
Implements Homeless Plan
Serves as “Lead Agency” for the Continuum of Care
*Exempts Miami Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour
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Approximately 8,000 1,008 people on the
streets (January 24, 2019 Count)
Total of 2,620 sheltered
TOTAL COUNT = 3,628
Homeless encampments throughout urban core
No large homeless encampments
Fewer than 1,000 beds available
8600+ beds/units in the Continuum of Care
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15% of
unsheltered
homelessness is
on Miami Beach
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“Close the Front Door”
Reduce the number of people
who become homeless
“Open the Back Door”
Rapidly place homeless people
back into housing
Prevent homelessness whenever possible.
Ensure homelessness is rare, brief and one-time.
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Chronic Homeless
Unsheltered
Seniors (62+)
Families
Veterans (Effectively Ended –June 2018)
Unaccompanied Youth (Ages 18-24)
100-Day Challenge
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Targeted Outreach
−City of Miami Outreach (includes LCSW)
−Miami Beach Outreach Teams
−Specialized Outreach (Lazarus Project)
−SFBHN Outreach (New Horizons)
Exiting Institutions (Jail/Prison, Hospitals, Crisis Units)
Present at Access Points
−Educate Tomorrow (Youth)
−Pridelines (LGTBQ Youth)
−Our Kids (Youth)
−Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services (Youth)
−Lotus Village (Youth and DV Survivors)
−CVAC, The Lodge, SafeSpace (DV Survivors)
−Veterans Walk-In (Veterans)
−Camillus House (Unsheltered Single Adults)
−Miami Beach Walk-In (Miami Beach Homeless)
Calling Homeless Helpline (Toll-free)
−1-877-994-HELP (4357)
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Triage for needs
−Prevention (at-risk of homelessness)
−Diversion
−Specialized Outreach (refuse all services)
−Emergency Shelter (Crisis Housing)
−Rapid Rehousing (Short-to medium-term rental assistance)
−Permanent Supportive Housing (Long-term subsidized
housing w/high touch services)
Assess level of vulnerability (VI-SPDAT)
Prioritize based on length of homelessness +
service needs
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Housing 27 18%
Food 14 9%
Employment 8 5%
Health Care 7 5%
SA treatment 7 5%
MH treatment 2 1%
RRH 2 1%
Unsheltered
Housing 119 18%
Food 3 0%
Employment 23 3%
Health Care 28 4%
SA treatment 16 2%
MH treatment -2 0%
RRH 30 5%
Transportation 30 5%
Material
Goods 17 3%
Case Mgt 14 2%
Sheltered
Overwhelmingly, homeless individuals indicate their #1 need is
housing.
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Triage for needs
−Prevention (at-risk of homelessness)
−Diversion
−Specialized Outreach (refuse all services)
−Emergency Shelter (Crisis Housing)
−Rapid Rehousing (Short-to medium-term rental assistance)
−Permanent Supportive Housing (Long-term subsidized
housing w/high touch services)
Assess level of vulnerability (VI-SPDAT)
Prioritize based on length of homelessness +
service needs
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Measure FY 2016 FY 2017 Difference
Measure 1: Length of Time
Persons Remain Homeless
137 135 -2
Measure 2: Return to
Homelessness
25% (992)27% (1129)2%
Metric 3.2 –Change in Annual
Counts
4235 3721 -514
Measure 4: Employment and
Income Growth for Stayers
22%35%13%
Measure 4: Employment and
Income Growth for Leavers
38%61%23%
Measure 5: 1st time homeless 6213 5448 -765
Measure 7: Successful Placement
from Street Outreach
94%98%4%
Metric 7b.1 –Change in exits to
PH
63%59%-4%
Metric 7b.2 –PH retention 97%99%2%
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Direct
F&B
HMIS Assistance -$12,333
ID Assistance -$25,000
CoC
Outreach Assessment & Placement -$65,212
ESG
Rapid Rehousing -$274,045.00 (Contract Execution Pending)
Total Direct = $376,590.00
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Increased funding for RRH and PSH
−Housing First focused CoC
−Leveraging & coordinating ESG, SHIP, EFSP, F&B, etc.
−Increased Public Housing Agency engagement
−Improved landlord engagement & retention
−Development partnerships
−Continued System Performance evaluation and improvement
(including review of Crisis Housing inventory)
−Food & Beverage Tax increase (Miami Beach, Bal Harbour,
Surfside)
Specialized Outreach (Refuse all services)
Coordination with SFBHN (Choosing Treatment)
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Food and Beverage Tax Participation
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
–FY 19-20 $684,927 (Projected)
–FY 18-19 $ 75,320
–FY 17-18 $251,747
–FY 16-17 $367,338
HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME)
−Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
−Acquisition or rehab for homeless housing
−Emergency payment of rent/utilities
−Support services at supportive housing site
Section 811 & 202 (Multifamily Homeless Preference)
−Council Towers (Elderly)-Marian Towers (Elderly)
−Fernwood Apartments (Disabled)-Rebecca Towers (Disabled)
−Lulav Square (Elderly)-Shelbourne House (Elderly)*
−Federation Towers (Elderly)-Shep Davis Towers (Elderly)
−Four Freedoms House (Elderly)-Stella Maris House (Elderly)
−Lulav Square (Elderly)-Villa Maria (Elderly)**
−Villa Matti (Elderly)*
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Lack of Permanent Supportive Housing
Lack of Short-to Medium-Term Rental Subsides (Rapid
Rehousing)
Lack of Affordable Housing
Difficulty in obtaining income
−SSI and/or Employment
Undocumented Individuals
Refuse All Services
Managing homelessness, but not ending it!
−Street feedings
−Criminalizing homelessness
QUESTIONS?
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