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R7D 02 12 19 CoC Update - Miami BeachContinuum of Care Update February 12, 2019 1 Approximately 8,000 people on the streets* Homeless Encampments Throughout the Urban Core Fewer than 1,000 beds available *using duplicator model 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 6 15% of unsheltered homelessness is on Miami Beach 7 “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. 8 Chronic Homeless Unsheltered Seniors (62+) Families Veterans (Effectively Ended –June 2018) Unaccompanied Youth (Ages 18-24) 100-Day Challenge 9 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) 10 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 11 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. 12 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 13 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% 14 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 15 16 17 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) 18 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)* 19 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? 20