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Home My WebLink About10.F.2. Presentation by Heading Home Scott/Carver General Business 10. F. 2. SHAKOPEi F TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator DATE: 06/18/2013 SUBJECT: Presentation by Heading Home Scott / Carver (D) Action Sought To hear presentation regarding this program. Background: Mayor Tabke has asked for time at the June 18th City Council meeting to hear presentation from Patricia Pettit, chair of the Heading Home Scott/Carver organization. Heading Home Scott/Carver was approved by the Scott County Commission in April, 2010. Its mission is to eradicate homelessness in the Scott and Carver County areas within the next 10 years. Ms. Pettit will present a PowerPoint presentation, which is intended to raise a level of awareness about this particular program. Relationship to Visioning: This supports Goal D, "Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector entities." Budget Impact: None. Action Required: The Council should hear the presentation, and, if appropriate, give direction as to whether follow up is needed. Attachments: ��'�� t��"��",� �.,` _ s' ��. .r ;!� - �� `�� y y�. f r''� , " � �.` �° g� , '� � 4 r��M1�e��$-.�� 3 f _,...�„+��,'.� � � "�, �'t ' � 1 t.� " �� " . , . . . . f � .2 1� ,t�.�y I �;: � � ' r:,: , • 5 ,� �, ��t I- � - . ._ - �-I� � F.�"r,F x�� SCC�T7--�CA�VEFt �) I L � ;. � : ,s b : � � _ ,' =t. i , � �y � � . � i ��-'� } ��t;��Yi _ C� ` ;:f `�f 1,'u � fi� . 4 +,r�"r F.f i " � � ,,� �'� _ '�"��"'.- . . �„��. . nR.6 -_n ,.:rut'" - -- - --�- :�� Homelessness in Our Community Our most recent homeless needs assessment for Scott and Carver counties was conducted in early 2009 (an updated needs assessment will be part of the Plan to End Homelessness process in 2009). This was a survey that was conducted in March of 2009. Among the findings of the 2009 Plan to End Homelessness Survey,we discovered that: e 1022 households were identified who met State of Minnesota's definition of homelessness. o Of these households, 152 were couch hopping(moving from place to another with no permanent address). e 101 of those total surveyed were living in places not meant for human habitation (i.e. Car, parl<s, etc.). . 41 of those surveyed were living in a homeless shelter during this time period. � 137 household faced imminent eviction and had no subsequent residence identified. • 591 out of the 1002 surveyed were unable to access affordable housing in the area. o According to Carver and Scott Counties, the issue of mortgage foreclosures continues to increase. In Carver and Scott counties, we have seen a 33%increase in foreclosure cases since 2008. It has been recognized by the Scott/Carver Housing Coalition that with trends that have emerged/grown since this needs assessment, the numbers of households at rislc or experiencing homelessness is much greater today. While homelessness in Scott and Carver counties certainly looks different than it does in urban counties (Hennepin and Ramsey); it is clear that homelessness is a significant issue for families in our community. ..__. _ . .. __. _ ._.. ,��, - - ... _._.... _ . _ . Our Plan �� The Goals In early 2009, a collection of community members ;� (nonprofit programs, faith leaders, Veterans officers, j� Prevent MotYtelessrt�ss county staff, and other community members) came ;j Strategies: together to develop a plan to address and end j; o Increase access to public& private resources homelessness in both counties. �,� o Ensure housing stability for people leaving public institutions Presently, in the United States, there are over 250 plans ;.; o Create a formal tracking & rapid re-housing to end homelessness that have been developed. These �� process for households being sheltered in plans help communities assess current and emerging ;, Minneapolis &St Paul trends, evaluate and improve their systems and identify } o provide deeper and longer assistance and and retain increased funding support for homeless �' services for youth and young adults prevention and housing efforts. In the State of t� o Increase educational opportunities to low- Minnesota, most regions have created a Heading Home 4� income households (life skills, renters' rights, Plan, with only two other counties besides Scott-Carver !� etc.) not having a plan in place. Copies of all completed �� Heading Home Plans in Minnesota can be accessed at � �ncrease Housing Upportunities http•//headin�homeminnesota.org/. i� Strategies: "� o Create 120 new affordable housing rental units in Implementation of our plan begins in January 2010 and !, Carver County seeks broad engagement from community members €:� from public, private, and non-profit agencies. � �� The Goals (cont.) The Challenges o Increasing numbers of families and individuals o Create 180 new affordable housing rental units in are falling into homelessness because of the Scott County economy, foreclosures on rental property, and o Create 50 new supportive housing opportunities the loss of employment. These families and in Carver County and 50 new supportive housing individuals are remaining homeless longer, opportunities in Scott County primarily due to the lacl< of employment o Create 35 new rental assistance subsidies opportunities and the tight housing market. without services in Carver County o Create 45 new rental assistance subsidies o There is a shortage of both affordable housing without services in Scott County and of rental assistance to assist with housing affordability. F�re�vid� Coordinated �utreach Strategies: o While supportive housing is a proven model for o Create emergency shelter beds for homeless ending homelessness for all populations, we families and individuals in our community cannot find an ongoing and reliable source of o Increase staffing for outreach to homeless youth service funding. and adults o Transportation assistance is needed to help o Improve communication network with homeless people connect to jobs and services. school liaisons o Enhance outreach/services provided to landlords o Enhance outreach/services provided to renters How to get involved: Imprnve Service Deli�f�ry o Join a Plan implementation workgroup! Strategies: o Schedule a community event to learn more o Increase services funding from local, state and about homelessness in our community. federal resources o Volunteer and/or contribute financially to a o Increase access to harm reduction supportive focal agency or congregation involved in housing Heading Home Scott Carver. o Increase number of providers serving homeless o Contribute in-kind goods and services. households in Scott and Carver counties o Advocate for local, state, and federal policies o Utilize the faith community to enhance the and funding needed to move Heading Home support provided to families in need in the Scott/Carver Forward. community ' Contact Info: Incr�ase Community Aervareness & Involvement srrategies: Heading Home Scott �arver Chair o Develop programs that will increase awareness Patricia Hart Pettit and involvement from community members (612) 599-7729 o Expand and organize partnerships across the }��ading Home Scatt ��r��r V6c� �ha�� community Qmy Highness 651-645-0676 ext. 112 HHScottCarver@�maiLcom Our vision is that by the year 2020, all people facing homelessness in Scott and Carver Counties will have access to safe, decent and affordable housing and the supports and resources to sustain it. http://headin�homemi nnesota.o�/scott-carver/ _S�. .V � � �� ' �� ---�-- � �. �t_. _ _ � � :�.� _ � ___ MHP's County Profiles provide county and - � _ � state data on housing affordability as well �'� � � ' � ��. e �-�r �� as important housing trends impacting '�`F s#�� children, seniors, and adults of all ages. �- ` yr� '+�a �� "�'_ � RENTS HIGH, EARNINGS LIM�TED . . . 0 0 �� '; aF Q r�r� "�' In order to afford rent and utilities for a safe, modest � ; � � . � . , two-bedroom apartment at the fair market monthly rent of $904, Scott County workers would need to ' ° ' earn $17.38 per hour, 40 hours per week, all year � � • - - o long. The typical renter in the county, however, earns the equivalent of $10.05. At the minimum ' ° ' ° wage of $7.25 per hour, a worker must work 2.4 fuli time jobs to afford this rent.2 - - - - �--� In most Minnesota counties, renter incomes have Proportion of Househotcts Paying 30% fallen. According to the most recent data availa- or More of income for Housing, ble, real renter incomes have fallen by 19% in Scofit County Scott Couniy since 1999. The median income for ��°^ renter households is now $31,129.4 �?r��; 87% �8% �$% �Jh�� h�►��s�� a��f�'r�rc��. 80°� A eReniers s ;0";� b4 e 64% Qwneis ��rra�ifi�s �r� f�r�� h�� co°� ! so��:. o a4� b�� a�� as6r�,� ao� �� sa ��a�� 40"� 31% :�o��, 2z�> `�� Y ��d��i��b �o�l.., ��°� a% CONSTRAINED RENTAL OPTIONS c�; ""' Eeiow �,�o.00a �35,00e- o�e� n��incon,e Growing demand plus a limited supply of rental a,::o,oco �;3��,949 349,949 gsu.COO ie�cis housing is leading to higher rents and limited choice in many areas. The foreclosure crisis has turned scores of former homeowners into renters, Number of Households Impacted3 and much of the rental stock is aging and not Household Income - - Owners matched well to the needs of renters. Mean- while, construction of multi-family properties Below �20,000 1248 statewide reached a 50-year low in 2006-2010.5 $20,000- $34,999 • 2,063 Where a shortage of rental homes exists, the bur- $35,000- $49,999 .. �,838 den is heaviest for the lowest-income renters. In Scott County, for every 100 extremely low- Over$50,000 : 6,758 income renters there are 40 units that are afford- able and available.6 Homes f 41' Q«. Minnesota Housing Partnership ��;_ �44b Uni�rersity �venu� lNesi, Suit� ��. '�� Sair�t Pcaul, P�'tN 5a11�4-'l7�� 1!� "$� ; m v�wrv✓.mh�anlin�.org p: �51 -b51 �-"071(3 �: bal -��9-172� � ��°�� h�r� � �� r�� ff�� f�, �� I��y The chart below shows the median earnings for work- ers in common occupations compared to the cost of housing.� C,�hildr�r� r�r� �s��c��iy vulr�erc�P�l� f�a th� irn�a�ts a� unsta�le, unai�r�rda�l� Housing A�€ordai�ility k�y hcau�in�, irar�c��qu�fie fiom� heating and Qecupation, Sca�f �:ounty cooling, anei a farr��ly E�urlg�� squ�ezed ��c.c,c�n ,_,_,,,, between housing t�nd food. Ir� �h� warst �-EC.oc;o c�se5, normal �rowth and dev�E�apment `'�� JGU �r� stu�t�d, �nd schoal ��rfarrr��oc� -`�r��'�� Needed to ��.DCO rent 2BR ��f5. �� ,n,r;� apartment ��.r,.;�,;;, Hornelessr�e�s in 6�1inr�eso#r� 1�� a On a single day in 2009, l b7 peop{e =_ � � were known fio be homeless in �he Wash- -; - --_ � o � '� c° ,^ -'� � -1 t� �'� ? o - -` ington/Scott/Carver �ounty Region, in- = �� ;� ;� L O � ,�;' � _ �; cluding 103 children and y�uth ihrough ;� � � __ � f; �ge 21.i3 fl Abaut hcsPf c�f#he p�opfe �xperierrcing Ir� �01� �h� �e�st �f h��sing Ilornelessne�s ir� fvlii�r�esafa r�re �1 or un- der.14 �Oi'1S1.14�'le{� tl1a��' ��'1�Yi �'la�� s �n esfiirnated 13,100 Minnesot�ns w�re �f i�ec��e fear alrr��st 1 in 7 horneless on � giv�n ni�ht in 2009, the ��'snn��ta hou�eholdsa �osfi r�cent ye�sr for which ther� is st�t�t��icl� c�aPc�.�� li`t ��p only 1 ir� �2 h�useh�lds � The number �f horneless Minnesr�tans ��'iEl`1C�C� ��liS I�1/�� inereasec� E�y 25�from 200� fic�2Q�9, and 8 �ose further in reeenfi years.�b Th� ir€- c�f �ost burde�. crease in homelessness likely ster�ns frorn increc�sing long-term unemplayment.�� OWNER COSTS, EQUITY, AND FORECLOSURE • In Scott County, the median home sales price Unempl��n�nt. Childr�r�, �r�ei Pov�rtv (for non-foreclosures) in 2011 was $221,160. This � ►n 2010, 5.1% of pec�ple in S�c�4t County is a decrease of 19� since 2006, after adjusting were {ivin� in poverfy. �hildrer� fcace es forinflation.9 poverty rc�#e of 6.2%.18 • From 2005-201 1 in Scott County there were � The av�rczge unemployrr�ent rate in Scvft 4,536 foreclosures. Of these, 744 occurred in County�vas 5.2%in June, 2012, not in- 201 1.�� cluding fhose wha have quit �cfively • A drop in home prices as a result of the foreclo- looki�g for war�c.�g sure crisis and the Great Recession has left 18% 0 Of the available jobs in Scott Counfy anc� of Minnesota mortgage holders owing more on counties nearby, 3b�o pay Iess thran the their home than it is worth." w�ge required fo afiford basic needs.zo • About 5% of primary mortgages in Minnesota In Scott County and counfiies nearby, were delinquent by 60 days or more in early � there are abaut 3 jab seekers for �ach 2012. As a comparison, from 1979 to 2004, this delinquency rate averaged 1.7�.1z vacant job.2� SOURCES: 1 American Community Survey(ACS)2010.2 HUD Fair Market Rent(FMR)2Q12 8�Out af Reach 2012, NLIHC. 3 ACS 2010.4 US Census 2000 and ACS 2010.5 Building Permits Survey, US Census Bureau. 6 NLIHC analysis of CHAS data,2005-9. 7 OES Wage Data by economic development region, MN DEED, Q1 2012; HUD FMR,2012;MN Dept of Revenue Sales Rat(o Study, 2010-11. 8 ACS 2010& US Census 2Q00.9 MN pept of Revenue Sales Ratio Study,20�5-6&201Q-11, 1Q Housinglink, 11 Corelagic Negative Equity Report, C�1 2012. 12 National Qelinquency Suroey, Martgags Bankers'Association, Qt 2012. 13 Wilder Research Center,2010. 14 Ibid. 15 Ibid. 16 Wilder Researeh Center,2010&MHP 2x4 Reports 20i 1-2412. 17 Rew Gharitat�le Trusts,"A Year or More:The High Cost of Long-Term Unemployment,"2012 update. 18 Small Area Income 8� Poverty Estimates,2Q1Q. 19 Local Area Unemployment Statistics, MN DEED(unadjusted).20 The Cost of Living in Minnesata, JOBS NOW Coalition, 2009.21 MN D�ED Job Vacancy Survey& Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Q4 201 t. �Y�P�"�p: p � � 4 • �� " 1 � �� ' � ,� �1�1 c� � �� ' �o � �� . � �' �,°} ¢ 1n the early 2000s,the Twin Cities ($20.90 per hour) to af�ford to buy a b ��, ""-' arca enjoye�l a strong c�onomy and modest sinble-family housc. More than "�` �'�� expaiidiug job base. Housi��g costs rose lialf the jobs in the Twin Cities metro � �� N .�` � ��:��- shaiply and even a Fi�ll-time job did nc�t areu pay less than $�Q,l?3. F � ,�, �� - guarant�c aacess to a hrnnc lhatwas fiouscholds with only oue Lull-�ime £� � •. '�"� atfordablc. 1n recent years,the Twin wage earner,such as single-par�nt fami- ,�- � �� Cities(similar tt�othcr major ineuopoli- lies or Can�ilies in�vhich one parent docs �N . '� �`"�•. tan arcas throughout thc country)fiaccd not��ork outsidc thc home, face E�articu- ° �� s: the great recession with high unemploy- lar difficulty finding an afforable home. �� ment and foreclosure rates, and a drop I-lowever, even households with two � ��f r�� z k � �� in home values,exacerbated by limited family members working hill-time m jobs ��, _ , � �e�� , $' access to credit. Today the economy and that pay up to$9.75 an hour(520.280; U P DA T E D I N F O RMAT I O N �'ousing markct arc rccovering,yct rcntal ycar)ca�lnot afford thc typical h��o-bcd- D EC EM B E R, 2012 vacancy rates are under t�uo percent— room apartineut or t(�ree-bedrooiu house. keeping rents high and out of reach for The need for housing that is affordable many working families. Additionally, tor working f'amilies is especially acutc in while home prices are lo�ver than peak communities with many low-to-moderate years,the av�ragc singlc fami(y homc wagc jobs but few lower-priccd apart- remains too costly for many individuals ineuts and l�ouses. As a result, while uiany and families. workers eai-ning lo��and inodcratc��a�cs A typical t�vo-bedroom a�artntent are providing essential services 1�or in the metro area rents for�1.O33 per residents of local communities—child month, and thc median for-salc homc care, food seivice, healfh carc, school price is$167,000. A home is usually bus driver,or bank teller, for example— considered to bc affordablc if a fa�nily they often are priccd out of housing in pays ilo more than 30 percent of its the con�munities iil wl�ich tliey work. income an housine costs. .4ny more than Ensuring that there is a tull range this, and familics oflen musl cut back of housiu�choices in our cities builds on other critical necessities such as food, economic prosperiry and competitiveness heat, and clothiug. by attracting and relaining residents to By the 30 percent measure,a fam- support key employers. The table on the ily would have to earn 541,300 per year back shows�vhat individuals in different ($1�.85 per hour)to afford to rent a nvo- professions can afford to pay for I�ousing bedroom apartment or$43,500 per year and w�hat homes for families actually cost. , ..��: � « . . . . . 3:, , a : «� • . ��ti�� .� r;=�� ' I �; �c � � � � _2�•t�� `� ��.��'. e� �° � �.�� 0 i ��`` a�`a ,�`¢��` �o `{c�a i k a . �`��,�� e,� �'� ��°•c'b o;�`'°.pP� �o�'��`' «�.:.:. � -:sr€,=;-� ; c�c�o �- \� Q- �,� �,��.�, o� � ,� o , y, O 'C� �,fi OJ G� �� J ¢. G n � I i �a�`�� G�:�` ,��G '�`zzj� 4 0�a°` I Y c�`� ;�o � �3 `�� ,�. I ' ;-;;w.'- �w, Position I / � �s"� ;� j ,Assembly Workcr $27,602 $690 45% 47°0 � � � Cashicr $I 9,802 $495 63'% 66'�4� � �, '� �F� . � Child Care Worlc�r• $Z7,362 $534 58°/, 61°„ ,� .,,��_�,� , ; CounCei'& Retltal �le�k $21,09) .�i527 59% 62io � Tlres�alrstics on lrutre'in��o�is und icn�c�s � ii�tlii.s puhlica�iun harv hren uprlurcd � Dry Cleaner g25.376 $634 49°/0 51°/a �ecin,g!hc mns��c��rre�r!r/u�u arnilnh/e a.c oJ�Dec�eniher�?01_'. i File Cl�rk $29,432 $736 42"io 44°,�0 Thrs publicnlion is p�u�o/n/'ublrr i 1�3ome I��lealth Aide $23,816 $595 �2°% 55'% � F.du��rno„I,�rri«n,•t-o��nfl�»d�,blE• � hai.tiirg.cponsorc��(h��7lie I�i�n�ih� 1 � I Host/}�ostCSS $18,346 $459 68%i 71°,�n � Hnu.rin,g Fimd. Thc Faniih Hn��siirg F'rrnc(i.c n priru�c. ��nnproJil nrg«nc�urai Janitor, Cleancr $24,752 $619 50°'0 53% � created in 1950�a help hridLre rhe;rap � henreen�lie hrnevin,��h��t pe�uplr ne�ed i Landscaper/Grouudskeeper $27,97C $699 44% 47';% mrd!be ho�cci�z„ther��rn�rJ/nr�l. It.r � o p nrr.ssin�t i.c lo prnride.eaJe. a/ji�rdnhlc. I Maid/Housekeeping Cleaner $21,986 $550 5C/0 59/o su.clainahle hnmes ln Jr�nrilie.a nnd i Nursing,Aide,Orderly,Attendant $26,l46 �654 47°�0 50'% chil�t��e��thE T„�i„Ct�ie.r,t�len o��olu�r�, cri�ea throu�lr un�uin�pur�nerships�ri�/� � Paiklna Lot Alteud3nt �20,904 $523 59% 63% thePuhlrc oi�cl yrirnlc.ve•<��or. � I ReCe�ttOnist �29,994 $750 41°,i� 44% For ma�e in/oi�marion nbout rhe Famrh� Ilnu.ri�r,�Fund and/or[n ti�iei��nthcr � Rcstam'an[Cook $23,213 $580 53% 56°/u publicn�irn�s mrrilnb/e rn�hrs series. � plcase visil rru��r./1�/itnd.or�. ' Salespersun,Retail �21,445 $536 58°/o 61% � School F3us Driver g33.426 $836 37% 39°�0 j Taxi Drivcr $25,147 $629 49% 52°�0 � ' I �� Teachcr Assistant $29,159 $7?9 43%� 45% � � Telemarketer �27,4�6 $686 45% '��°'o fAMILY Teller $25,189 $630 49% 52ga HOUSING � FUND I 801 NICOILET MALL � ' Source:Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Security, SU ITE 1825 � Occupational Cmployment Statis[ics with 3rd Quarter 2012 wage estimates,T��in Cities MSA. M I N N EAPO U 5, MN 55402 ' Ba;ec1on30%ofincome. TELEPHONE: (612)375-9644 I ' IIased on 3rd Qua�-ter 2012 GVA Marquette Advisors average rent of�l,033 for a two-bedroom FAX: (612)375-9648 ' apartment in thc Twin Cities metropolitan area. WW�^/�FHFUND.ORG ' Based on Minneapolis Area Association uf Realtors Median Sales Price of$167,000 for a single � � family home sold in the Twin Cities metropolitan area for the year-to-date 2012(as of October). D�cember 2013 �4�1=amily Huusing Fund � -- — � ,, ,w ._ � �p� �t�£ �� t � <.. �� P4��hi :��=j � � ^°`"M � � � yv � , � �.a_ _ � � . � � _ — .... ,�yNM r, , � , :` � �6€ k :�. ;' _� � � F'8L' —i� � _ ` � `� � �,,.e. +Q " �K �t4�t � ' !� '"' - ' i- . �� F.r .�•;1. � y �' M, � r --,` ' � ; . _ - �� m h � k .._.� � �� f. .. - �, � �� , • ea � n ome SCOTT— CARVER � �. A 10-year Plan to End Homelessness in Scott & Carver Communities ��, . - .�,,. ,. � . �:. F- — � -�., � _ '.`- � ;�" ♦♦ ��. .�,� �� .. ��' -- �� ». . ,,._ „,,, , _... _ ; �.. __ �� r�`��` � � ��::� ____-.--. �:� ,,. : �. � , __._..�� . , .: . - , .,. .. r �, - . . '� :-�'tie ',. a: ,,�,~c�'."., �� ,� r�y� �. �' � �� rHeadingHome � SCOTT-CAPVER ;: HeadingHome � SCOTT—CARVER � �' January 14th, 2010 Dear Community Stake Holders: Over the past ten months, the Heading Home Scott-Carver Workgroup has worked on a plan to address and end homelessness in both counties. This comprehensive plan has five broad goals, twenty-two strategies and fifty-eight concrete action steps that we feel will help move our community and its resources from managing homelessness in our community to ending it. Our communities have seen an increase of needs for those experiencing homelessness while our safety net and housing systems have lagged behind in meeting these needs. Presently, in the United States, over 250 plans to end homelessness have been developed. These plans help communities assess current and emerging trends, evaluate and improve their systems and identify and retain increased funding support for homeless prevention and housing efforts. In the State of Minnesota, most regions have created a Heading Home Plan, with only two other counties besides Scott-Carver not having a plan in place. Copies of all completed Heading Home Plans in Minnesota can be accessed at http://headin�homeminnesota.org/. Moving forward, we recognize the need for a significant investment of time, energy, and resources from community members and organizations within Scott and Carver communities to ensure that we are able to reach the goals stated in this plan. Regardless of skill or status, all community members can have a role in moving this plan forward. We ask for you to join us in this effort and look forward to working together to end homelessness in our community. Sincerely, �Tl�e �e�z��'c'y ��ce .�cdtt-C� L?a�w�;t�ee 1 1-,,�,r?�..�. � ■ a',�,.:,,'<<:I'�fFtT"3L' �'° SCOTt-CaRVER H��di��Home � SCOTT—CARVER January 14th, 2010 Dear Community Stake Holders: Over the past ten months, the Heading Home Scott-Carver Workgroup has worked on a plan to address and end homelessness in both counties. This comprehensive plan has five broad goals, twenty-two strategies and fifty-eight concrete action steps that we feel will help move our community and its resources from managing homelessness in our community to ending it. Our communities have seen an increase of needs for those experiencing homelessness while our safety net and housing systems have lagged behind in meeting these needs. Presently, in the United States, over 250 plans to end homelessness have been developed. These plans help communities assess current and emerging trends, evaluate and improve their systems and identify and retain increased funding support for homeless prevention and housing efforts. In the State of Minnesota, most regions have created a Heading Home Plan, with only two other counties besides Scott-Carver not having a plan in place. Copies of all completed Heading Home Plans in Minnesota can be accessed at http://headin�homeminnesota.or�/. Moving forward, we recognize the need for a significant investment of time, energy, and resources from community members and organizations within Scott and Carver communities to ensure that we are able to reach the goals stated in this plan. Regardless of skill or status, all community members can have a role in moving this plan forward. We ask for you to join us in this effort and look forward to working together to end homelessness in our community. Sincerely, �71e `�fe�zc�c'�uy �fo�xe .Sca�-L'�� L'�� 1 rHeadingHome � SCOTT-CARVER MF . Heading Home Scott-Carver TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 Introduction Page 3 Mission & Vision Page 4 Executive Summary Page 6 Planning Process Page 7 Homelessness in Scott & Carver Counties Page 12 Existing Resources Page 12 Existing Motel Vouchers Page 13 Existing Emergency Shelter and Safe Home Page 13 Existing Transitional Housing Page 14 Existing Permanent Supportive Housing Page 15 Existing Affordable Housing Page 17 Existing Homeless Prevention and Gap Resources Page 18 Goals & Strategies to End Homelessness Page 18 Goal #1: Prevent Homelessness Page 22 Goal #2: Increase Housing Opportunities Page 25 Goal #3: Increase Outreach Page 29 Goal #4: Increase Service Delivery Page 31 Goal #5: Increase Community Awareness & Involvement in Ending Homelessness Page 34 Financial Summary Page 35 Appendix 1: Glossary Page 36 Appendix 2: The Rationale for Supportive Housing Page 39 Appendix 3: Heading Home Scott-Carver Workgroup Roster 2 rFieadingHome ' SCOTT-CAXVER L°_. . Heading Home Scott-Carver Introduction Scott and Carver Counties are uniquely located in the seven county Twin Cities metro area. Like many Mission suburban communities we are seeing steady increases in Prevent and end homelessness in Scott traditionally urban issues (need for emergency shelter, services, and Carver Counties by developing local �ong-term supports), At the same time, our community has far housing and supportive services that fewer resources (housing and service providers, affordable housing combine public and private resources, stock) than other communities (urban and suburban) to address these needs. Both counties are growing rapidly, but the number of service providers and opportunities for emergency shelter and affordable housing are not keeping pace. Scott and Carver counties have a long established relationship in working for affordable housing beginning with the development of the Scott-Carver Housing Coalition in 1991. Through active participation and coordination of many stakeholders the Housing Coalition has taken on the work of Continuum of Care planning and Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance planning, among other regional housing and homeless agendas. Beginning in 2000 there was an increasing awareness and concern for the number of homeless individuals and families in Scott and Carver counties as evidenced by the low numbers of homeless counted in the Wilder Survey. In fact, service providers and faith communities had been assisting a sharply increasing number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness than the survey indicated. In that ensuing time, individual service providers were able to obtain sporadic funding for housing and homeless assistance programming. While preparing for the funding application for Family Homeless VisiOn Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) in 2008, a community— Our vision is that by the year 2020, wide group of participants determined that Scott and Carver counties were in a position to prepare a Plan to End Homelessness. Heading all people facing homelessness in Home Scott-Caver was organized in an effort to better access and Scott and Carver Counties will have coordinate existing and future resources for those experiencing access to safe, decent and affordable homelessness. The coalition has since aligned itself with other housing and the supports and regions to seek out increased funding for homeless prevention and resources to sustain it. assistance and joined the efforts of over 250 regions/cities nationwide in making a plan to end homelessness. Our plan to end homelessness will benefit from Scott and Carver being small suburban counties. We believe our counties' size and location provide unique opportunities for creating a prevention and assistance network that will be easily accessible, client-driven, and collaborative in nature. We believe our smaller size gives us an advantage of creating prevention strategies that can adjust and mold to the individual needs of households in our community who are experiencing a housing crisis or are temporarily homeless. We also benefit from the collaborative support we are able to draw from the many providers, advocates, and government agency partners within the larger metro community. 3 rHeadingHome ' SCOTT-CARVER Executive Summary of Plan Goals and Recommendations Located in the southwest suburban area of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota, the counties of Scott and Carver are made up of small cities, rural towns and agricultural regions. This region also includes the Mdewakanton Sioux Community. US Census figures from 2008 estimate the combined population is 218,980 people. There are many factors shared by both counties such as: community size, Definition of Homelessness household income, industry, and an expansion in For the purposes of this plan we will be using the the building of single family homes creating following definition of homelessness: "A person staying bedroom communities, the recent completion of in a place not meant for human habitation, a person in large interstate highways and rapidly increasing temporary shelter or housing, and persons doubled up." home foreclosure rates. A person experiencing long-term homelessness will be defined as: "Those people who have been homeless On any given day, it is estimated that there are three times in the last four years or continually approximately 31 adults and 32 children homeless for the last year." experiencing homelessness in Scott and Carver counties. While there are no emergency shelter facilities in either county, some of these people are fortunate to have support from local social service providers or concerned faith communities; most are less fortunate and end up "living" in cars, tents, and in places not meant for human occupancy. The most significant experience for our residents experiencing homelessness is "couch hoppingi1. Many other households are facing impending homelessness in the form of eviction, mortgage foreclosure or being forced to leave a family home. The rates for eviction and foreclosure have increased in both counties. According to the Minnesota Home Ownership Center's Semi-Annual Report 2009, out of a total of 87 counties in the state of Minnesota, Scott County ranked 7th and Carver County, 14th for total foreclosures for the first two quarters of 2009. The foreclosure rates for Scott and Carver counties were at .48 and .28 respectively. The average foreclosure rate in the Twin Cities Metro Area during the same time period was at .38. The communities of Scott and Carver are seeking to expand their response to the ravages of homelessness by increasing homelessness prevention resources to assist homeowners to remain in their homes. In addition, both counties are seeking to limit the harm of homelessness by rapidly re-housing people. These approaches will move our community from reacting-to-and-managing homelessness to our final goal of ending homelessness. This broad-based effort is our ten year plan known as Heading Home Scott-Carver. Heading Home Scott-Carver has been created in the belief that no person—man, woman, or child should have to sleep in a car, in the woods, under a bridge, in an abandoned building or in a place not meant for human habitation. This plan recognizes housing as a basic human right and ending homelessness as an achievable goal in the next ten years. Heading Home Scott-Carver serves as a blueprint and a call to action for these two suburban and rural counties. This report contains five broad goals, 22 strategies, and 58 concrete action steps. Successful implementation of our Ten-Year Plan will prevent homelessness whenever possible, rapidly re-house individuals and families and provide stable, affordable housing for men, women and children through providing housing with support services for those in need. 1 Couch hopping is the term used to describe people doubling up in apartments/homes, often moving from place to place or couch to couch due to the lack of stable housing. 4 ( Hea<IingHome ' SCOTT-CqpVER � E Goal#1: Prevent Households from Experiencinq Homelessness Strategies: o Increase access to public & private resources o Ensure housing stability for people leaving public institutions o Create a formal tracking& rapid re-housing process for folks being sheltered in Minneapolis & St Paul o Provide deeper and longer assistance and services for youth and young adults o Increase educational opportunities to low-income households (life skills, renters' rights, etc.) Goal#2: Increase Housinq Opportunities for Homeless and Low-Income Households in Scott and Carver Strategies: o Create 120 new affordable housing rental units in Carver County o Create 180 new affordable housing rental units in Scott County o Create 50 new supportive housing opportunities in Carver County and 50 new supportive housing opportunities in Scott County o Create 35 new rental assistance subsidies without services in Carver County o Create 45 new rental assistance subsidies without services in Scott County Goal#3: Provide Coordinated Outreach Strategies: o Create emergency shelter beds for homeless families and individuals in our community o Increase staffing for outreach to homeless youth and adults o Improve communication network with homeless school liaisons o Enhance outreach/services provided to landlords o Enhance outreach/services provided to renters Goal#4: Improve Service Deliverv Strategies: o Increase services funding from local, state and federal resources o Increase access to harm reduction supportive housing o Increase number of providers serving homeless households in Scott and Carver counties o Utilize the faith community to enhance the support provided to families in need in the community Goal#5: Increase Communitv Awareness and Involvement in Endinp Homelessness Strategies: o Develop programs that will increase awareness and involvement from community members o Expand and organize partnerships across the community o Develop a system to track and evaluate progress on Heading Home Scott-Carver Plan 5 Heac�ingHome � SCOTT-CARVER m' Planning Process In January of 2009 a group of concerned persons assembled to begin the work of Heading Home Scott-Carver. This group included county veteran service officers, staff of community action agencies, county social service staff, members of the faith communities, state and regional representatives, youth workers, staff from the local housing authorities and an individual recently housed after being homeless for many months. The development of the plan proceeded with both small and large group work. The involvement of elected officials and other concerned local citizens was accomplished by sending regular communication via email of ineeting minutes and the formation of the plan as it was drafted. Presentations to the highest elected officials and government managers in each county were completed in November 2009. Focus groups were conducted in November 2009 seeking feedback for any plan revision and support for implementation of the plan for the beginning of January 2010. The following principles guided our work: Guiding Principles ■ All people deserve safe, decent, and affordable housing. ■ People who are homeless deserve housing options. ■ Homelessness costs more than housing. ■ Collecting and presenting data is important. ■ There is a critical relationship between housing and services: that without housing, services and supports cannot be effective, and without services and support, housing doesn't last. ■ Prevention is a key component of the solution. ■ Community-wide involvement is required. ■ Ending homelessness is attainable. 6 � NeadingHome ' SCOTT-CARVEP Homelessness in Scott and Carver Counties In the United States, poverty and homelessness has largely been assumed to be an "urban" issue. The images of urban homelessness have been often repeated in media reports and films—cardboard box make-shift camps, rows of mats on the floor of a crowded shelter, shopping carts full of aluminum cans, long lines at a soup kitchen. Far less frequently does one think homelessness might exist in suburban and rural communities; right here in our own back yard. People don't think of homelessness as a To be sure, homelessness looks different in our community suburban phenomenon. They associate it than in downtown Minneapolis. Instead of waiting in line to �,�,ith something that happens in central get in a shelter, families in our community are sleeping in cities. But the truth is that we do have their cars, staying in a motel with the support of a local people living in their cars or in substandard church, camping, doubling up in a friend or relative's place, mobile homes. or leaving their community to go to Minneapolis where they --NewYorkrimes nnays`h zooz can find the shelter and services that are lacking in our community. The fact remains that Scott and Carver counties have seen a steady increase over the past decade of families, unaccompanied youth, and adults without children who are experiencing housing instability and homelessness. Without a concerted effort to recognize and develop new strategies to address these housing needs, the recent trends of increased homelessness will not go away. It is time for our community to identify the existing needs and gaps, and develop strategies to change these trends. Current Needs in Scott and Carver Counties There are four studies that we have used to provide recent information about the trends of households experiencing homelessness and housing The suburban homeless are largely hidden. They're instability in our communities. These studies more apt to sleep in cars or double up with friends than include the Wilder Research Overview of push grocery carts downtown. And the few existing Homelessness in Minnesota 2006 and the programs to help them are severely limited. Maxfield Housing Study, commissioned by both --Todd Spivak, Houston Press rvews,2/21/200� housing authorities to examine the future needs of housing for both counties. In addition, in preparation for Heading Home Scott-Carver, the Scott-Carver Housing Coalition conducted two surveys to assess the current needs/trends within our community; the HUD Point in Time Count (1/09) and the Plan to End Homelessness Survey (3/09). Wilder Research Overview of Homelessness in Minnesota (Oct 26r", 2006) Every three years since 1991, Wilder Research has conducted a statewide survey of persons who are homeless to better understand the causes, circumstances and effects of homelessness, and to promote efforts toward permanent, affordable housing for all Minnesotans. The Wilder survey is one of the most comprehensive and respected surveys across the country. On this single day (October 26th, 2006) more than 950 volunteers around the state conducted face-to-face interviews with some 2,500 people in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and battered women's shelters. In addition, nearly 1,200 homeless people not in shelters were interviewed.Z On this one day, 62 adults and unaccompanied youth and 32 children in families were identified to be currently homeless, residing in transitional housing, or having last had stable housing in Scott or Carver z Overview of homelessness in Minnesota 2006:Key facts from the statewide survey, April 2007 7 � HeadingHome ' SCOTt�-CPRVEP counties. It should be noted that data was not collected for this survey from Southern Valley Alliance (which provides 12 beds for victims of domestic abuse) and Safehaven for Youth (which provides outreach and transitional housing). Thus, as daunting as it may be to believe that 94 people in our community lacked safe, permanent housing on this day, we believe this is a significant undercount of the total number of people in need on any given day. Please see http://www.wilder.or�/homelessness.0.html to view the full report. Homeless adults from Wilder October 26th, 2006 Survey on Homelessness who were residing and/or whose last place of stable housing was in Scott-Carver � � . . �. • • Male 2 2 Female 9 2 11 - • Male 4 1 5 Female 1 6 7 Male 3 2 5 Female 1 1 • Male 7 3 10 Female 15** 4 2** 21 . � 8 0 40 11 3 62 * 25 of 31 households identified in Scott-Carver were adults with children. In total, 32 children were identified in these families (17 and younger). We are not able to identify status of children in the households in Ramsey, Dakota, and Hennepin. ** 4 of the 21 (19°0)female households identified in Scott-Carver had head of households who were age 22 or younger(unaccompanied youthJ. Note:Safehaven for Youth and Southern Valley Alliance (domestic violence shelterJ were not included in this survey. Maxfield Study3 In March of 2007, the Carver County Community Development Agency completed a comprehensive housing needs assessment for the period of 2005 through 2030. Likewise, in June 2006 the Scott County Community Development Agency completed a similar study that projects housing demand for that county through 2015. Some key findings from the Maxfield studies: ■ Through 2015, Carver County is projected to need an estimated 2,570 rental units and Scott County, 2,930 respectively. ■ Of the total of projected units for each county, senior housing represents a considerable portion of the housing demand. For Carver County, 1,510 senior units will be needed and for Scott County, 1,355 units. ■ In both counties, about 60% of the counties market-rate units had rents below the Section 8 payment standard and considered affordable for low to moderate income families. 3 Maxfield Research, Inc., 615 First Avenue NE,Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55413 8 � i-{eadingHome ' SGOTT��CARVER ■ For Carver County, in 2006 there were 570 units that were identified as affordable units, meaning they are restricted to households with low to moderate incomes. In Scott County during the same time period, there were 418 units identified as meeting the affordable definition. ■ Most of the units listed in the study as affordable in both counties were developed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and restricted to households with incomes below 60% of Area Median Income4 (AMI). In 2007, these income limits were as follows: 1 Person $29,350 2 Person $33,550 3 Person $37,750 4 Person $41,950 HUD Point in Time (1/09) On January 28, 2009 the Scott-Carver Housing Collaborative conducted a point in time study which is required biennially by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). This survey sought to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Scott and Carver counties for this one night in January. We found the sheer number of homelessness on this point in time to be shocking. A good cross section of agencies, churches, schools and police took part in this study. Of the 945 persons surveyed, 61% reported that they were unable to access affordable housing. Nine percent of those surveyed spent the night in cars, parks or abandoned buildings. One hundred and seventeen faced eviction and 14% were couch hopping. Sixty four percent of these clients met the definition of long-term homelessness by experiencing four episodes of homelessness in the past year. The number one need identified for persons experiencing housing instability and persons experiencing homelessness was access to affordable housing. The number of providers and collaborative partners in this study gave ample evidence to the growing need within these two communities for programs that address homelessness. Plan to End Homelessness Survey (3/09) The Scott-Carver Housing Collaborative conducted a comprehensive survey in March 2009 to determine the needs and trends of households in our community experiencing homelessness and housing instability. This survey gained the participation of a variety of community stakeholders including: transitional and permanent supportive housing providers, domestic violence provider, youth provider, faith community, local schools, Veterans Services Officers, CDA's, the CAP agency, police, and both counties. In total, the survey identified the following in the past year (1/1/08-12/31/08): • Over 1000 households were identified who met the State of Minnesota's definition of homelessness (duplicated) Couch hopping (moving from one place to another with no permanent place to stay). 152 Living in places not meant for human habitation such as cars, parks, abandoned buildings, 101 etc. Stay in a homeless shelter. 41 Faced imminent eviction with no subsequent residence identified and lacking resources 137 and support networks needed to obtain housing (no family/friends willing to take in). Unable to access affordable housing (based on household size/income maximums) Maximum Annual Income-50%of 2006 AMI. Household size: 1--$27,500; 2--$31,400; 3- 591 -$35,350; 4--$39,250; 5 to 8--$42,400–51,800. Tota I 1022 4 2009-2010 AMI is$83,900 9 rHeadingHome � SCOTT-CARVER • Over 1200 households received some form of assistance to end or avoid homelessness (unduplicated) Single Parent Families (head of household 22 or older) 511 Single Parent Families (head of household 21 or younger) 65 Two-Parent Families(head of household 22 or older) 384 Two-Parent Families (head of household 21 or younger) 53 Adult Household with No Dependent Children 132 Unaccompanied Youth (21 or younger) 80 Total 1225 • Over 1200 households seeking assistance to end or avoid homelessness were turned away due to lack of available funds. (duplicated) Housing Instability 1029 Homeless 236 Total 1265 Other Perfinent Information. Affordable Housing. The factors precipitating homelessness and housing instability are varied. Nationally, the primary factor linked to homelessness is a lack of affordable and available housing. Recent data indicates housing costs for Minnesotans increased significantly between 2002 and 2007. During this time period, the number of homeowners paying more than half of their income for housing increased from 1 in 18 mortgage holders to 1 in 9 mortgage holders. Rental households were not exempt from an increased housing burden. In 2007 there were 510,000 renting households in Minnesota. Of this population, 1 in 5 paid more than half of their income for housing. As confirmed locally,job loss, a low working wage or disability income coupled with a high housing cost burden, and low levels of affordable housing stock explain the struggles citizens have in attaining and being able to maintain stable housing. These factors are also reflected in the high percentage rate of foreclosures in the Scott and Carver area. The need for affordable housing is growing. The federal housing assistance authority budget has declined nearly 50% since its peak in 1978. At the same time, the very low income renter population has grown not only due to a growing population in general, but also due to stagnating or declining wages and benefits. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, very low income renters paying half or more of their income or living in severely substandard housing Defining Housing Affordability has grown from 4 million households in 1978 to 6 million in 2005. The Federal guideline for housing affordability is a housing cost that does not exceed 30% of a An ongoing strong demand exists for household's gross income. Household costs affordable/subsidized rental housing in Carver and considered in this guideline usually include taxes, Scott Counties. Both CDA's have extremely long insurance, and utility costs. When the monthly waiting lists for the limited number of vouchers housing cost exceeds 30% of income, the household available thru the federal Section 8 housing experiences a cost burden. Cost burdened program. Wait periods have been projected to be households are at increased risk of housing loss and as long as ten years. Scott County has a 1.4% inability to meet other life needs. vacancy rate among project based rental developments. This means unless a person is already on the waiting list, they will not be able to attain a unit. The Scott County Maxfield study of 2006 indicated the need for an 10 rNeadingHome ' SCOiT�CARVER additional 680 subsidized/affordable units by 2010. Carver County's Maxfield study of 2007 indicated a need for an additional 1000 units by 2015. In addition to the shortage of affordable housing stock, both counties are experiencing a rental market with high rents. The HUD published Fair Market Rent Rates (FMR) for the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area are $719.00 for a one bedroom apartment and $873.00 for a two bedroom unit. County payment standards are higher due to the high housing costs in the bi-county area. The payment standards are $769 for a one bedroom and $933 for a two bedroom unit for Scott County and $790 and $960 for Carver County respectively. In order to afford a one bedroom unit according to affordability guidelines, a household would need to make $14.90 per hour or $31,000 per year. With a minimum wage of $6.55, a single person would need to work 98.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year to afford a one bedroom unit. In order to afford a two bedroom unit, a household would need to make $17.79 per hour or $37,000 per year. Disabled persons who are unable to engage in "substantial gainful activity" receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have an even more difficult challenge in maintaining housing. With a monthly income of $668.00, or $8,016.00 annually, this population is almost 30% below the 2008 federal poverty guideline of $10,400 for an individual. On average, this population would need to pay close to 115% of their income to rent a one bedroom unit. Needless to say, our most vulnerable populations are those most at risk for homelessness. In 2008 a national survey found that people with mental illness represented 26% of the homeless population, 13% were people with physical disabilities, and 13 % were veterans. These populations alone represent 52% of the homeless population. Youth are a growing population among the homeless due to their low income and lack of preparation for independent living. Foreclosure. More and more Minnesota homeowners face the possibility of losing their homes. According to a HousingLink report, "during the last quarter of 2008, 54,834 homeowners had missed one or more payments and 15% of the subprime mortgages and 6% of all mortgages in the state were at least 30 days overdue, but not yet in foreclosure." Forecasters predict continuing high numbers of mortgage foreclosure. The Carver County CDA and Scott County CDA are the local authorities to assist with mortgage foreclosure assistance. They report 370 Carver County Sheriff Sales occurred during 2009 and an astounding 801 Sheriff Sales for Scott County during the same period. Foreclosure cases (counseling services) in Carver County for 2009 was numbered at 1186. It is clear from this data that homelessness and housing instability needs are increasing in Scott and Carver counties despite an increasing awareness and commitment to end homelessness by community stakeholders. 11 HeadingHome R SCOTT-CARVER Existing Resources Community partnerships and the private sector have worked vigorously to address housing instability and homelessness in Scott and Carver counties. Unfortunately, with limited funds, these gaps and prevention remain a challenge as we are constantly looking for new funding to provide more resources. While researching existing housing resources, two things are clear: ■ Our community is a/ready heavily invested in serving persons who lack stable housing. We are already investing money and resources into these issues. It is less clear as to whether our current investments are best targeted to produce desired outcomes. In creating this plan, our workgroup identified the need to build upon our current investments that are proving successful (homelessness prevention, supportive housing), and shift away from the investments that are not intended to provide housing stability (motel stays, etc.). ■ Current resources do not address the shelter and housing needs of many individuals and families in our community. We do not have an adequate capacity to provide shelter to people in crisis, nor adequate affordable and supportive housing to provide long-term solutions for these households. Stringent eligibility criteria and lengthy waiting lists are often the by-product of insufficient resources. We know that our homeless and housing issues look different in rural and suburban areas and our resources need to reflect this. We need to work collaboratively to centralize services within our counties to address the needs of our community members. Increased funding and community buy-in are necessary solutions. The following list provides some current resources in our counties. All are supported by a combination of private, public and faith-based funding. Existing Motel Vouchers . - . � � . . -. - ,- . . . - . - . -, . -. „ -. .. . . . . ,. - . , . . . � l.i7E' a�'c��'y 7�� ryU �i1� � �ia�e(� u�vii iIc'c�1 aiiu dv�iidl�ilily �� 45 IiuU5ef10IdS �Cf y�df �� 34 f11�C1tS �OfIE f10USef101d can use 1-6 nights), 30 families for one week, 4 families for one month Police (Shakopee) 952-445-1411 Officer discretion/stranded 11 households per year One night or weekend. Carver County Sheriff's Office 952-361-1212 Officer discretion/stranded 2 households per year One night or weekend. Salvation Army 952-496-2125 Emergency situation and a plan for how 11 households per year 1-7 nights long they need a hotel to obtain other housing. County Social Services Carver 952-361-1600 Family with dependant children or 6 households per year 1-3 nights. On occasion 12 �,. �i,,;,.Home � s�� Aw�� vulnerable adult. Based upon imminent may last longer based upon need and have exhausted all other need and stability plan. resources. Families asked to sign promissory note to repay costs. County Social Services Scott 952-445-7750 Based upon imminent need and have 12 households per year 1-3 nights. Longer is exhausted all other resources occasionally possible when clear plan towards stability is presented County Veteran Services 952-442-2323 Open to Vets Only. Carver County 1 household per year 1-30 nights Officers—Carver resident for at least 30 days County Veteran Services 952-496-8176 Open to Vets Only. Scott County resident 13 households per year Up to 30 nights, in one Officers—Scott for at least 30 days. week increments. � . � • . � � Approximately 101 households per year Existing Shelter/Safe Home . - . � . Southern Valley Alliance. 952-873-4214 Women and children who are homeless 12 units Not to exceed 3 days. Refer Safe homes for women and due to domestic violence on to shelters for battered children in various locations woman because of domestic abuse Virginia Place Adult MH- Adults (18 and older) with mental health 1 unit Not to exceed 1 month stay 952-442-4437 diagnosis in Carver County. Must be Crisis MH open to case mgt. or crisis mental health. 952-442-7601 . . . . � 13 units Existing Transitional Housing . . � . Scott-Carver Dakota CAP Agency 952-496-2125 Chosen from homeless and rental 10 units for families with Not to exceed 24 months. voucher waiting lists. children, scattered sites. Carver County CDA 952-448-7715 Referrals from First Street Center or New 6 units (4 families, 2 for Not to exceed 24 months. Beginnings single adults) scattered site Safe Haven 952-288-2688 Homeless youth and young adults 12 units at two homes in Not to exceed 24 months. Burnsville(also serves Dakota County youth) � . . . . • 28 units * 14 for families * 2 for singles adults * 12 for youth 13 H�aciii�gHome � SCOTT-C�NVEP Existing Permanent Supportive Housing . . Scott County Human Services �� 952-445-7751 �� Shelter+ Care program for households �� 5 family units i with disabled persons who are homeless. 14 individual units scattered site Carver County CDA 952-448-7715 Shelter+Care program for households 3 family units with disabled persons who are homeless. 7 individual units scattered site Scott-Carver Dakota CAP Agency 952-496-2125 Households with disabled persons who 2 familv units –Savage Project are homeless Safe Haven for Youth—Welcome 952-288-2688 Homeless youth (ages 16–22) who are 5 efficiencv units for youth Center Apartments disabled. 3 units are designated for HUD Homeless, 1 units for HUD chronically homeless. Scott and Carver County Mental Scott-952-445- Adult household member with a serious, Carver County 19 units for sin�le adults and families Health Initiatives 7751 persistent mental illness working with a Scott County 7 units for sin�le adults and families Carver-952- county case manager. Homeless or rent Scattered-site 361-1600 burdened. Bridges 952-448-7715 Homeless persons with serious and 14 units for single adults and families persistent mental illness. Cloverfield Market Place 952-361-3179 Persons experiencing or at-risk of 6 units for sin�le adults and families experiencing Long-term Homelessness (homeless for 1 year or 4 episodes of homelessness in the past three years) Metro Long-term Homeless 651-645-0676 Persons experiencing or at-risk of Carver-3 units for sin�le adults and families Project experiencing Long-term Homelessness Scott-3 units for sin�le adults and families (homeless for 1 year or 4 episodes of Scattered-site homelessness in the past three years) Carver County CDA 952-448-7715 Only for Carver County households. 15 vouchers for sin�le adults and families Verification of disability, homeless or near homeless, go on waiting list. • • - � � • � � � 103 units ' * 67 units for families and singles * 10 units for families * 21 units for singles adults * 5 units for youth 14 � HeadingHome � SGOTi-CARVEN Existing Affordable Housing (with no/limited support services)—For the purposes of this inventory, "affordable housing" is defined as housing that is affordable for households at or below 30% of the area median income (AMI)5. . . Carver County Brickyard Apartments-Chaska 952-556-0160 Income requirements 6 Project-based Section 8 units Carver County CDA 952-448-7715 Public housing criteria (80%AMI) 81 units (subsidized) 50 scattered 31 Spruce Apts. In Waconia Carver County Section 8 952-448-7715 75%of new admissions need to be below 161 Section 8 vouchers Vouchers 30%AMI, everyone else needs to be below 50%. Clover Field Marketplace-Chaska 952-361-3179 Income requirements 15 Project-based Section 8 units of a total of 59 units Chaska Villa Townhomes-Chaska 952-448-6812 Income requirements 28 Project-based Section 8 units Deutschland Apartments-New 507-451-8524 Income requirements 2 of 8 units subsidized at 30%AMI Germany Evergreen Apartments-Waconia 952-442-5276 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 46 Project-based Section 8 units Fox Run-Waconia 507-451-8524 Income requirements 14 of 24 units subsidized at 30%AMI Hillside-Watertown 507-345-1290 Income requirements 4 of 8 units subsidized at 30%AMI Hilltop I and Hilltop II- 952-955-1962 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 19 of 32 units subsidized at 30%AMI Watertown Lakeside Villa—Cologne 612-702-1472 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 12 Project-based Section 8 units Mayer Elderly Apartments- 952-955-1962 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 9 of 10 units subsidized at 30%AMI Mayer Maplecrest Commons-Waconia 763-354-5505 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 8 of 20 units subsidized at 30%AMI Old City Hall Apartments- 952-471-0111 Income requirements 13 Project-based Section 8 units Waconia Poplar Ridge-Young America 612-874-4427 Income requirements 11 of 24 units subsidized at 30%AMI Peace Villa-Norwood 952-467-2167 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 33 of 61 units subsidized at 30%AMI Riverside-Watertown 507-345-1290 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 17 of 22 units subsidized at 30%AMI Tahleim (Chaska Manor)-Chaska 952-361-0310 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 58 Project-based Section 8 units Waybury Apartments-Chaska 952-448-5022 Elderly/disabled 114 Project-based Section 8 units Scott County Belle Haven—Belle Plaine 952-402-9022 Family units 23 subsidized units at 30%AMI Scott County CDA 952-402-9022 Public housing criteria (80°/o AMI) 147 units (subsidized) 5 2009-2010 AMI is$83,900. 30%of AMI is the following amount per size of family: Family of 1--$17,600, Family of 2--$20,100, Family of 3--$22,650, Family of 4--$25,150 15 HcadingHome � SCOTT CARVk:N Scott County Section 8 Vouchers 952-402-9022 75%of new admissions need to be under 255 Section 8 vouchers 30% median income.. Everyone else needs to be under 80% median income. Belle Plaine Apartments—Belle 952-873-4176 Criminal/credit review process required. 20 Project-based Section 8 units Plaine Garages for additional fee. Boessling Lutheran Village 952-873-4176 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 24 Project-based Section 8 units Apartments—Belle Plaine Britland Apartments—Jordan 507-451-8524 Criminal/credit review process required. 4 subsidized units at 30%AMI, 24 units in total below FMR Waiting list for rental assistance (30%of gross monthly income) Cardinal Ridge Apartments— 952-402-9022 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 23 subsidized units at 30%AMI Belle Plaine Clifton Townhomes—Shakopee 952-943-1100 Family with children under 18. 3 units for 56 Project-based Section 8 units single adults handicapped, elderly or disabled Faith Residence—Belle Plaine 952-873-2033 18 and older handicapped or disabled 8 Project-based Section 8 units Highwood Homes—Prior Lake 952-447-6961 Family with children under 18. 36 Project-based Section 8 units Levee Drive Apartments— 952-445-2011 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 66 Project-based Section 8 units Shakopee Liberty Park Apartments—New 952-758-4991 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 15 subsidized units at 30%AMI Prague Millpond Apartments—New 952-758-4333 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 43 Project-based Section 8 units Prague Parkside Apartments—New 507-345-1290 Criminal/credit review process required 13 of 20 units subsidized at 30%AMI Prague River Bluff Apartments— 651-645-7271 Physical disability or traumatic brain 18 Project-based Section 8 units Shakopee injury Schule Haus—Jordan 952-492-2084 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 52 Project-based Section 8 units Village Apartments—Shakopee 612-869-0180 62 and older, handicapped or disabled 62 Project-based Section 8 units Westgate Apartments—New 952-758-2299 Criminal/credit review process required. 37 Project-based Section 8 units Prague Long waiting list. • . • � • � . � • • � � 1553 651 Carver 902 Scott 16 HcadingHome R SCOTT-CARVER Homelessness Prevention and Gap Services � . . . . . � . Scott-Carver Dakota CAP 952-496-2125 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 77 households assisted per One time as�istancE� for up Agency—Family Homeless Priority given to Veterans, Victims of year to 2 months (6 months for Prevention and Assistance Domestic Violence Veterans). Program Scott-Carver Dakota CAP 952-496-2125 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 1500 households assisted per One time assistance for up Agency—Energy Assistance year to 3 months. Scott-Carver Dakota CAP 952-496-2125 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 41 households assisted per One time assistance for up Agency—HPRP year to 18 months. Scott-Carver Dakota CAP 952-496-2125 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 65 households assisted per One time assistance for up Agency—FEMA Phase 27 year to 1 month. Scott-Carver Dakota CAP 952-496-2125 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 130 households assisted per One time assistance for up Agency—FEMA ARRA year (only available through to 1 month. 12/09) Scott-Carver Dakota CAP 952-496-2125 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 65 households assisted per One time assistance for up Agency—FEMA Phase 27 year to 1 month. Safehaven for Youth—Family 952-288-2688 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 66 households assisted per One time assistance for up Homeless Prevention and year to 6 months. Assistance Program Safehaven for Youth—HPRP 952-288-2688 Evidence of need, resolvable crisis. 17 households assisted per One time assistance for up year to 18 months. Love, INC 952-448-3261 Eastern Carver County residents only. 400 households assisted per Varies based upon need. year People Reaching Out to People 952-937-9120 Chanhassen Residents only. Ability to 35 households assisted per Up to two months (PROP)—Chanhassen area sustain their current rent with the short year assistance. term support and or a plan to move to a more affordable unit. • • � � � • • � • � • 2396 households 17 ( HeadingHome � SCOTT-CARVER F Goal #1: Prevent Households from Experiencing Homelessness Everyday in our community many families, singles adults, and youth are facing personal crises or financial challenges that have them teetering on the edge of homelessness. Most of these households will find friends, family, or other supports to help them work through their financial/personal challenges without falling into homelessness. However, too many do not find the support they need and end up homeless, leading to substantial trauma for children and youth, and unnecessary costs which will eventually be required to stabilize many of these households. Homelessness prevention is the cornerstone of Heading Home Scott-Carver. The success of all other goals and activities in this Plan is predicated upon our ability to "close the front door' on homelessness and help families stay in their current housing. It is well documented that the costs of preventing homelessness are far less than the costs incurred assisting a family after they have become homeless. Focusing our energy on homelessness prevention is not only the right thing; it is the smart thing to do. Strate�ies: o Increase access to public & private resources o Ensure housing stability for people leaving public institutions o Create a formal tracking& rapid re-housing process for folks being sheltered in Minneapolis & St Paul o Provide deeper and longer assistance and services for youth and young adults o Increase educational opportunities to low-income households (life skills, renters' rights, etc.) Strategy 1.a: Increase access to public& private resources Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome Homeless families and individuals will have an ability to access �' resources public and private, due to increased community knowledge. . - . • . Obtain expanded Family Caver and Scott County Year 1: Maintain all requirements Homeless Prevention & CAP Agency for FHPAP renewals Assistance Program Funding Safe Haven Year 2: Increase funding requests, each agency keeps track of demonstrated need beyond the capacity of the current grant amount Year 5: Scott&Carver county become a statewide leader for FHPAP grant Year 10: FHPAP will continue to be a cornerstone in Scott and Carver counties plan to end homelessness Create and maintain a resource County social services Year 1: Have comprehensive list of list of each service providers' Mdewakanton Sioux Community emergency assistance benefits as a eligibility criteria and application Public health resource for all social service process, including frequency of CAP Agency workers accessing funds. Safe Haven Year 2: Make formal Other local service agencies recommendations to streamline and enhance eligibility criteria 18 ( NeadingHome , SCOTt-�CARVER Year 5: Maintain list and continue to review and enhance on annual basis Year 10: Maintain list, continue to review and enhance on annual basis Fully Utilize FEMA/HPRP stimulus Caver and Scott County Year 1: Fully implement the initial funding CAP Agency year of HPRP through marketing Safe Haven efforts and community coordination. Year 2: Demonstrated need for HPRP and how it compliments FHPAP to increase funding Year 5: Work closely with OEO for other housing grant opportunities Year 10: Streamlined system for maintaining housing assistance grants Gain support & involvement Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 1: Utilizing web-based from faith & business FISH communication, invite business communities Love INC leaders to Housing Coalition Mtgs Chambers of commerce Year 2: Prepare presentations to faith and business communities Year 5: On-going system of communication and collaboration Year 10: On-going system of communication and collaboration Carver and SCOtt Counties will County social serviCes Year 1: Representative from Carver evaluate the effectiveness of a Work force centers and Scott transportation system will transportation merger Transportation attend housing coalition meetings Public works to establish partnership Year 2: Goals for partnership include helping people who are homeless and disabled Year 5: Coordinated and accessible transportation system available Year 10: Evaluate system Strategy 1.b: Ensure housing stability for people leaving public institutions Lead Entity: Carver and Scott County Anticipated 10-year outcome All people leaving public institutions will have a housing plan . - . . Increase housing options for County Social Services Year 1: Utilize shelter needy and persons leaving mental health County Mental Health GRH funds to the fullest, apply for facilities Carver-Scott Crisis Team federal funding(HUD, SAMHSA) CAP Agency Year 2: Collaborate with public Safe Haven institutions to ensure housing stability Year 5: Continue to maximize state and federal funding Year 10: Evaluate housing options 19 ( HeadingHome � SCOTT-CARVEH and plan for gaps Increase housing options for County Social Services Year 1: Utilize shelter needy and persons leaving jail or prison County Mental Health GRH funds to the fullest, apply for Carver-Scott Crisis Team federal funding (HUD, SAMHSA) Corrections Year 2: Collaborate with public Law Enforcement institutions and community Workforce Centers corrections to ensure housing CAP Agency stability Year 5: Continue to maximize state Safe Haven and federal funding Year 10: Evaluate housing options and plan for gaps Utilize community resources to Love INC Year 1: Invite partners to housing decrease hospitalization and Mary's Wish coalition placement times FISIT Year 2: Review progress of goal CAP Agency Year 5: Implement new strategies Safe Haven Year 10: Evaluate strategies Scott and Carver County Mdewakanton Sioux Community Both counties develop a Scott-Carver Child Welfare Year 1:Transition teams formed transition team to track and plan Foster Care workers Year 2: All 17, 18 year olds in care for youth leaving foster care Safe Haven have a transition plan Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 5: All 15, 16 year olds in care School liaisons have a transition plan Year 10: All 14 year olds in care have a transition plan that is reviewed at least every 6 months Strategy 1.c: Create a formal tracking & rapid re-housing process for folks being sheltered in Minneapolis and St Paul Lead Entity: Scott and Carver County Social Services Anticipated 10 ar outco Households that have lost housing in Scott and Carver counties who , ,,.._. seek shelter in neighboring counties will be rapidly re-housed and re- , u ;y connected to services within their community. � . - . � . Establish a communication CAP Agency Year 1: Identify a lead contact method and tracking system for Safe Haven person from each agency involved shelters in the Minneapolis and Wilder Research Year 2: Report at monthly meetings St. Paul area to notify Scott and Families Moving Forward trends and issues Carver County of their residents Mary's Place Year 5: System in place to quickly St Anne's Place return citizens of Scott-Carver to their home communities St Stephen's Shelter Year 10: Evaluate communication Simpson Shelter between counties, non-profits and Our Saviour's Shelter shelters The Bridge 20 � Hr•adinPHome ' SCOTT�CARVER Strategy 1.d: Provide deeper and longer assistance and services for youth and young adults Lead Entity: Safe Haven for Youth Anticipated 10-year outcome Precariously housed youth in Scott-Carver will have access to homeless prevention services and assistance at the intensity levels that match their needs. . - . � . Develop indi. __._. .� �: �Mr CAP Agency Year 1: Identify and create needed programming, services, and Workforce Center programs and services housing for youth and young Local Schools Year 2: Implement services and adults with low to high needs. Adult/Alternative Learning Centers housing resources Tutors Year 5: Evaluate Effectiveness Scott/Carver Counties 1'ear 10: On going Local Landlords Hire a Case Manager who solely Private Foundations Year 1: Send out grant proposal to focuses on establishing client Government Grants get position funded. trust through advocacy, Workforce Center Year 2: Hire Case Advocate and companionship, and individual Post Secondary institutions start establishing relationships with training attention to create a Community leaders highest needs individuals first. positive lasting relationship with Carver County Health Partnership Year 5: Evaluate Effectiveness the goal of the youth achieving a Youth Development Rep Year 10: On going series of successes and thus raising the youth's self- motivation and self-esteem. Strategy 1.e: Increase educational opportunities to low-income households (life skills, renters' rights, etc.) Lead Entity: CAP Agency Anticipated 10-year outcome People experiencing and at-risk of homelessness will have access to information and classes to enhance their ability to retain housing . - . � . Enhance educational CAP Agency Year 1: Solidify referral base for opportunities to learn how to be CDA (Scott and Carver) classes a good renter and increase Safe Haven Year 2: Increase availability of financial literacy Local landlords classes Year 5: Evaluate effectiveness Year 10: On going Independent Living Skills classes Safe Haven Year 1: Modify rent wise program to and Rent Wise classes for all CAP Agency work for youth, review ILS youth in the community Workforce Center curriculum Love INC Year 2: All foster care youth attend ILS and Rent Wise classes Year 5: Classes offered to all youth in the community Year 10: Evaluate effectiveness of classes 21 ( HeadingHome ' SCOTT-�CaRVEF Goal #2: Increase Housing Opportunities for Homeless & Low-Income Households in Scott and Carver While preventing homelessness is cost effective it is not always feasible or advisable—as in the case of domestic violence. To truly end homelessness a community must develop a full continuum of housing. This continuum must include affordable housing as its foundation. Affordable housing can be created in a variety of ways—from increasing the number of rental assistance vouchers making rent affordable to an increase in the construction of affordable housing units. Most communities take a multi-pronged approach: increasing the number of rental subsidies to maximize private, market rate housing; and building new affordable housing. Finally, permanent supportive housing combines affordability and support services with the goal of ending the cycle of homelessness for persons with disabilities and barriers to housing. Permanent supportive housing can be site-based, which is often accomplished with new construction or a scattered site approach, using rental vouchers in private, market rate housing. Both models are effective. While permanent supportive housing is a more expensive option, it is far less expensive than the alternative of jail, treatment facilities, foster care and repeated hospitalizations. Strate�ies: o Create 120 new affordable housing rental units in Carver County o Create 180 new affordable housing rental units in Scott County o Create 50 new supportive housing opportunities in Carver County and 50 in Scott County o Create 35 new rental assistance subsidies without services in Carver County o Create 45 new rental assistance subsidies without services in Scott County Strategy 2.a: Create 120 new affordable housing rental units in Carver County targeted at 30%AMI & below. Lead Entity: Carver CDA Anticipated 10-year outcome 120 new affordable housing rental units created . - . � . Target development in cities with ' Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: 10 partners and at least 2 highest income/housing needs CDAs potential projects identified Cities Year 2: 20 units in pre-development Faith Community Year 5: 50 New Units Completed County social services Year 10: 50 New Units Completed Schools MICAH Habitat for Humanity Identify development and city Counties partners Cities Aeon Duffy Commonbond Seek out funding resources Mdewakanton Sioux Community Cities Counties State Private nonprofit Met Council,transit oriented development 22 rHeadingHome , SCOT?--CAFVER Monitor and preserve existing Cities affordable housing (including Counties existing project-based section 8) State Private nonprofit Housing Coalition Strategy 2.b: Create 180 new affordable housing rental units in Scott County targeted at 30%AMI & below. Lead Entity: Scott CDA Anticipated 10-year outcome 180 new affordable housing rental units created . • � • . Target development in cities with ' Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: 10 partners and at least 2 highest income/housing needs. CDAs potential projects identified Cities Year 2: 30 units in pre-development Faith Community Year 5: 75 New Units Completed County social services Year 10: 75 New Units Completed Schools MICAH Habitat for Humanity Identify development and city Mdewakanton Sioux Community partners. Counties Cities Aeon Duffy Commonbond Seek out funding resources. Mdewakanton Sioux Community Cities Counties State Private nonprofit Met Council, transit oriented development Monitor and preserve existing Cities affordable housing (including Counties existing project-based section 8) State Private nonprofit Housing Coalition Strategy 2.c: Create 50 new supportive housing opportunities in Carver County and 50 in Scott County Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Continuum of Care Anticipated 10-year outcome 100 new supportive housing opportunities will be created in Scott and i ; Carver communities . - . � . Seek out funding opportunities. ' MN Housing Year 1: Research Capital, Operating, CDA's and Services Funding sources Service Providers Year 2: New and/or increased HUD-CoC funding from 2 sources Hearth Connection Year 5: On-going Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 10: On-going 23 rHeadingHome ' SCOTT CARVEF Identify service providers, Service Providers Year 1: Establish lead entity to development and city/county Mdewakanton Sioux Community direct development of project(s) partners for site-based options Aeon Year 2: Elect partner that will lead Management Companies services component for project(s) HUD-CoC Year 5: 2 Projects under Project for Pride in Living development (30 units in total) Federal funding—HUD, Rural Year 10: On-going Development Corporation for Supportive Housing Identify increased housing Service Providers Year 1: Identify funding subsidies with supportive Developers opportunities and service providers services Local Landlords and Management and apply for funding sources Companies Year 2: 5 new housing subsidies HUD-CoC Year 5: 20 new housing subsidies Hearth Connection Year 10:45 new housing subsidies MHFA CSH Strategy 2.d: Create 35 new rental assistance subsidies without services in Carver County Lead Entity: Carver CDA Anticipated 10-year outcome 35 new rental assistance subsidies without services will be available in Carver County to provide families with stable housing . - � . Seek out new funding MN Housing Year 1: Determine which subsidy opportunities. CDA's programs and funding streams to Service Providers target HUD-CoC Year 2: Applications completed Private Foundations Year 5: On-going Year 10: On-going Include the priority to increase Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: Add items to lobbying Section 8 and Minnesota Housing Carver County platforms Rental Vouchers in County Year 2: Continue until adequately legislative and congressional funded lobb in latforms. Year 5: Continue until adequately Y� g P funded Year 10: Continue until adequately funded Apply for additional rental CDA's Year 1: Determine lead agencies for vouchers to add to existing HUD-CoC (technical assistance) administering vouchers. 5 subsidies subsidy programs. MN Housing acquired Year 2: 5 subsidies acquired Year 5: 10 subsidies acquired Year 10: 15 subsidies acquired 24 ( HeadingHome ' SCOTT-CARVER Strategy 2.e: Create 45 new rental assistance subsidies without services in Scott County Lead Entity: Scott CDA Anticipated 10-year outcome 45 new rental assistance subsidies without services will be available in Scott County to provide families with stable housing � . - . • . Seek out new funding MN Housing Year 1: Determine which subsidy opportunities. CDA's programs and funding streams to Service Providers target HUD-CoC Year 2: Applications completed Private Foundations Year 5: On-going Year 10: On-going Include the priority to increase Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: Add items to lobbying Section 8 and Minnesota Housing Scott County platforms Rental Vouchers in County Year 2: Continue until adequately legislative and congressional funded lobb in latforms. Year 5: Continue until adequately Y� g p funded Year 10: Continue until adequately funded Apply for additional rental CDA's Year 1: Determine lead agencies for vouchers to add to existing HUD-CoC (technical assistance) administering vouchers. 5 subsidies subsidy programs. MN Housing acquired Year 2: 10 subsidies acquired Year 5: 10 subsidies acquired Year 10: 20 subsidies acquired 25 ( HeadingHome � SCOTT-CARVER Goal #3: Provide Coordinated Outreach Like most communities, the primary methods of outreach to people experiencing homelessness in Scott and Carver counties are corrections officers and county social workers. Both local and national data show that addressing street homelessness through a criminal justice response is both costly and ineffective. In our suburban counties with widely dispersed populations, connecting to people experiencing homelessness and housing crises is incredibly difficult. Centralized points of contact are hard to access because they are so few in number, there is little community awareness of existing resources, people lack reliable transportation to get to the limited locations, and nonprofit and county staffs do not have adequate resources to go into the community and meet people to connect them with resources. More effective and coordinated outreach in Scott and Carver counties would go far in bringing our community closer to ending homelessness. Strate�ies: o Create emergency shelter beds for homeless families and individuals in our community o Increase staffing for outreach to homeless youth and adults o Improve communication network with homeless school liaisons o Enhance outreach/services provided to landlords o Enhance outreach/services provided to renters Strategy 3.a: Create emergency shelter beds for homeless families and individuals in our community Lead Entity: Fish and Love INC. Anticipated 10-year outcome '�� Coordinated provision of emergency shelter stay and length of � homelessness reduced to 5 day stays. . - � � . Develop relationships with hotels Hotels/Motels Year 1: Comprehensive list w/daily County Workers cost of rooms and contacts CAP Agency Year 2: Solicit and negotiate Police reduced rates Safe Haven Year 5: A stream lined system Ministerial Association through central intake to access emergency shelter Year 10: Reduced number of stays Develop "Host" homes FISIT Year 1: Develop criteria Faith Community Year 2: Recruit homeowners Local Newspapers Year 5: Identify and utilize 5 Home Owners homeowners Year 10: Recruitment on-going to continue the host home base Create temporary shelter beds Faith Community Year 1: Inventory of Faith Families Moving Forward Community currently addressing FISH homelessness Love INC. Year 2: Bring Faith Community Safe Haven together to design shelter program Year 5: Family Emergency Shelter (5 units) implemented Year 10: S beds for singles and 5 beds for families with average stay of less than 20 days(rapid re-housing) 26 � NeadingHome r SCOTT--CARVEF Strategy 3.b: Increase staffing for outreach to homeless youth and adults Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome Funded outreach position and coordinated effort for outreach. . . . � � . Maximize funding resources Counties Year 1: Research current outreach Nonprofit Organizations Year 2: Develop outreach sites& Philanthropists schedule that is geographically Federal and State comprehensive Year 5: Funded position Year 10: Broader community outreach to youth and single adults to access central intake Utilize community meals and Loaves and Fishes Year 1: Comprehensive list of food drives (set up outreach at County assistance drives for low-income soup kitchen 2x/week) Nonprofit Organizations households Year 2: Visual display and outreach available Year 5: Evaluate and assess continued outreach at events Year 10: Broader community outreach for access to central intake Strategy 3.c: Improve communication network with homeless school liaisons Lead Entity: Safe Haven Anticipated 10-year outcome Every student facing homelessness has an advocate in the school and the community assisting the homelessness within 3 days. . - . � . Update current lists and educate Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 1: Create a common liaisons of their role Safe Haven understanding of needs from all Police/Law Enforcement potential partners County Corrections Year 2: Presentations to workshops Schools and school boards Year 5: Collaboration with school districts and community partners Year 10: A Homeless advocate in every school building Annual meeting to discuss Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 1: Develop a task force current needs and strategies Safe Haven Year 2: Develop a presentation Police/Law Enforcement Year 5: Updating data and County Corrections delivering strategies Schools Year 10: Providing prevention Create and e-mail network with Safe Haven Year 1: Gather school contacts and school contacts Police/Law Enforcement set up network County Corrections Year 2: Provide updated info Schools Year 5: On-going updating Year 10: Stream lined system and open communication with school liaisons 27 � HeadingHome � s�o,1 �aR�ER Strategy 3.d: Enhance outreach/services provided to landlords Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome Self governing landlord coalition in each county, with comprehensive and collaborative relationships with social services, law enforcement and CDAs � - . � . Improve attendance at Classes Scott-Carver CDAs Year 1: Develop list of renter classes for Renters Law Enforcement being offered in the region (contact Workforce Centers name/number) County workers Year 2: Organize or synchronize the CAP Agency offering of classes Safe Haven Year 5: Brochure of class scheduled to be distributed by landlords Year 10: 100 % attendance by enrollees Collaboration with area landlords Scott-Carver CDAs Year 1: Develop list of renter classes Law Enforcement being offered in the region (contact Workforce Centers name/number) County workers Year 2: Organize or synchronize the CAP Agency offering of classes Safe Haven Year 5: Brochure of class scheduled to be distributed by landlords Year 10: 100 % attendance by enrollees landlords for existing landlord meetings Increase the number of landlords Scott-Carver CDAs Year 1: Compile list of rental utilizing Housing Link Housing Link property and correct phone Landlords numbers in region; Housing Link presentation to annual landlord meeting Year 2: 50 % increase in landlords using HL Year 5: 75 % increase in landlords using HL Year 10: 100% increase in landlords using HL Strategy 3.e: Enhance outreach/services provided to renters Lead Entity: CAP and Safe Haven Anticipated 10-year outcome Decreased number of evictions due to preventable actions. . - � � . Improve attendance at Classes Scott-Carver CDAs Year 1: Evaluate current renter for Renters Law Enforcement classes Workforce Centers Year 2: Increase the availability and County workers quality of renter classes CAP Agency Year 5: Provide incentives to Safe Haven participants Year 10: Participants in classes are becoming renters and maintaining leases 28 rHcadingHome ' SCOTt-CARVER Collaboration potential partners Scott-Carver CDAs Year 1: Collection of working with potential renters. Law Enforcement comprehensive services to renters Workforce Centers Year 2: Advertisement in rental County workers sections for rental services to low- CAP Agency income households Safe Haven Year 5: Steam lined system for access to central intake Year 10: On-going Continued funding for Scott-Carver CDAs Year 1: Re-applying for current prevention programs, FHPAP, Housing Link grant funding HPRP, HUD and such. County Social Services Year 2: On-going search for other Safe Haven funding CAP Agency Year 5: Consistent and/or increased fundingresources Year 10: Financial means to stabilize low-income renters and prevent homelessness 29 rHeadingHome R SCOTT-CARVER Goal #4: Improve Service Delivery The state of Minnesota, Scott and Carver counties have increased public awareness of the issue of homelessness in our suburban community; still, significant improvements in both the coordination and delivery of services are necessary as we work toward eliminating homelessness. The following recommendations will improve the quantity and quality of collaboration and available services for our community members in need. Strate�ies: o Increase services funding from local, state and federal resources o Increase access to harm reduction supportive housing o Increase number of providers serving homeless households in Scott and Carver counties o Utilize the faith community to enhance the support provided to families in need in the community Strategy 4.a: Increase services funding from local, state and federal resources Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Continuum of Care Anticipated 10- Secured funding and resources to assist every homeless individual within , Scott and Carver counties. . - � � . Provide educati�r� a��u e��ab� Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 1:January 2010 the public by providing materials Continuum of Care Year 2:January 2011—on-going on current needs and gaps within Nonprofit organizations Year 5:January 2015—on-going and the Scott-Carver community Heading Home Scott-Carver have reached a minimum of 75%of Faith community the population County partners Year 10: On-going Compile list of existing grants State of Minnesota Year 1: March 2010—have a list and programs in the Scott-Carver Department of Housing and Urban compiled community Development (HUD) Year 2:January 2011, on-going— Community Development Authority create a website/shared database (CDA) of available funding resources Federal grant resources Year 5: March 2015—update list, Mdewakanton Sioux Community continue to make available to eligible partners Year 10: March 2020—continuous Create a website/shared County IT workers Year 1: September 2010 database of available funding Nonprofit IT workers Year 2:January 2011, on-going— resources Public web designers create a website/shared database of available funding resources Year 5: March 2015—update list, continue to make available to eligible partners Year 10: March 2020—continuous Strategy 4.b: Increase access to and awareness of available housing and services Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome A website that lists current available housing and service opportunities within Scott and Carver counties for homeless individuals; and a single �:. ..._ :, _., _:. point of entry where individuals in need can gain assistance accessing these opportunities will be created and maintained. 30 / H��idin�Home � �,.,.�„ � • - . • • Compile and maintain list of Nonprofit organizations Year 1:July 2009 existing supportive housing County partners Year 2: On-going (monthly) resources Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 5: On-going (monthly) Year 10: On-going (monthly) Create a website that lists County IT workers Year 1:June 2010 available housing units Nonprofit IT workers Year 2: On-going (monthly) Public web designers Year 5: July 2014, on-going Mdewakanton Sioux Community (monthly) Year 10:July 2019, on-going (monthly) Develop a single point of entry State of MN Year 1:July 2009—have a list for individuals seeking housing County partners compiled and/or services Community leaders Year 2: January 2011, on-going— Nonprofit organizations create a website/shared database Mdewakanton Sioux Community of available funding resources Year 5: March 2015—update list, continue to make available to eligible partners Year 10: March 2020—continuous Strategy 4.c: Improve coordination and collaboration of existing service providers Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome I Scott-Carver community and providers are collaborating on a ; continuous basis to ensure continued services to homeless or otherwise � homeless persons. � . - � � . Organize and conduct focus Police department Year 1: June 2010—conduct first groups in order to collaborate Nonprofit organizations focus group services Faith community Year 2: June 2011—have County employees completed five total focus groups Business community (since June 2010) Year 5: June 2015—on-going, conduct focus groups twice a year (One Scott, one Carver) Year 10: June 2020—on-going, conduct focus groups twice a year Form a subcommittee to Heading Home Scott-Carver Year 1: July 2010—input results disseminate information found in from lune 2010 focus group focus groups Year 2: On-going, input results within one month of conducting each focus group Year 5: On-going Year 10: On-going Host annual community Heading Home Scott-Carver Year 1: January 2011—host first meetings to present progress on Mdewakanton Sioux Community annual meeting at the CoC Heading Home Scott-Carver and Community members Year 2: January 2012 provide an opportunity for the Year 5: lanuary 2015 community to learn and ask Year 10: lanuary 2020 questions 31 ( HeadingHome ' SCOTT--CARVER Goal #5: Increase Community Awareness and Involvement in Ending Homelessness It is difficult for many suburban/rural communities to believe that homelessness exists and has become a serious problem. In rural areas homelessness looks somewhat different because the public doesn't see pan- handling or soup lines, people are not sleeping on park benches or in cardboard boxes, and very few are sleeping under bridges or on the river banks. Homelessness is not as visible in suburban/rural counties, like Scott and Carver. Staff and volunteers who work with the homeless see the effects of homelessness everyday. People are homeless for a variety of reasons: some of the homeless here have jobs, many have lost jobs due to lay off's, some live in homeless shelters, some have left abusive situations, some have been discharged from a correctional or human service facility, many of the homeless are children. Homelessness can occur for a number of reasons, including financial crisis, lack of affordable housing, or a family or personal crisis. Other issues such as age, mental and/or physical illness or disability, domestic violence, chemical dependency and discrimination; all have a direct impact on people's ability to secure and retain housing. Until you are actively involved in helping someone or encounter a person who is having housing difficulties, the problem of homelessness in the community may not exist for many people. Defining the problem and educating the community are important steps in providing the means and measures to end homelessness in Scott and Carver Counties. The first step is to identify and understand the problem. Strate�ies: o Develop programs that will increase awareness and involvement from community members o Expand and organize partnerships across the community o Develop a system to track and evaluate progress on Heading Home Scott-Carver Plan Strategy 5.a: Develop programs that will increase awareness and involvement from community members Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome Increased community awareness and involvement in ending , homelessness. , � . � . , Develop a homeless awareness Faith Community Year 1: Presentation and "Trainer's presentation for public meetings Nonprofit organizations Manual" created by May 2010 Scott and Carver County workers Year 2: Presentation updated to MN Coalition for the Homeless include Wilder Research MICAH information Other MN Heading Home Plans— Year 5: Update Anoka Year 10: Update Mdewakanton Sioux Community Develop marketing strategy and Heading Home Team Year 1: Marketing strategy material. Include data-snapshot Faith Community (workplan) and material developed Mdewakanton Sioux Community by March 2010 in this material Cities Year 2: Marketing strategy Counties evaluated and amended by March H RA's 2011 Schools Year 5: On-going Area Businesses Year 10: On-going Nonprofit organizations Homeless advocates 32 ( HeadingHome , SCOTT-�CARVER Scott and Carver County staff Provide homelessness Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: Obtain a fist of community education/awareness County Fair Boards events and contacts presentations for: Directors of Community Events Year 2: 5 presentations, ■ County events Nonprofit organizations documented 5% increase in ■ City/local events Ministerial Association community volunteers Neighborhood events (i.e. Rotary Clubs Year 5: 25 presentations, � City Chambers documented 15% increase in Nat'I night out) City Admin volunteers ■ Faith communities Year 10: 70 presentations, ■ Local businesses documented 50% increase in volunteers Promote Homeless Awareness Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: 3 media/events 2010 week - November Faith Community Year 2: 5 media/events 2011 City Councils Year 5: 5 media/events annually Schools Year 10: 5 media/events annually Area Businesses Nonprofit organizations Homeless advocates Scott and Carver County workers Mdewakanton Sioux Community Put on a "Community Connect" Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: Planning team in place in each county Faith Community Year 2: Successful Community Police Connect events in each county Schools Year 5: Annual events Area Businesses Year 10: Annual events Nonprofit organizations Homeless advocates Scott and Carver County workers Mdewakanton Sioux Community Strategy 5.b: Expand and organize partnerships across the community Lead Entity: Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Anticipated 10-year outcome Every resident in Carver and Scott County understands the impact of homelessness in their community. . - � • . Utilize and clarify roles ofi FISIT Year 1: Engage community community partners (FISH, Love Love INC stakeholders to establish a INC, etc.) for basic needs and Local Faith Communities partnership short-term assistance Mary's Wish Year 2: Partnership formalized, Salvation Army outcomes identified CAP thrift store Year 5: Partnership maintained, Food Shelves documentation of 3 examples of CAP agency increased efficiency, effectiveness Families moving Forward Year 10: Partnership maintained, Safe Haven documentation of 10 examples of Mdewakanton Sioux Community increased efficiency, effectiveness Strengthen referral network FISIT Year 1: Referral agencies, partners Love INC identified. FISH builds website Mdewakanton Sioux Community Year 2: Formalize centralized intake 33 � HeadingHome ' SCOiT-.CANVEP Counties process for housing Cities Year 5: On-going CAP Year 10: On-going Safe Haven new agencies Strategy 5.c: Develop a system to track and evaluate progress on Heading Home Scott-Carver Plan. Lead Entity: Heading Home Scott-Carver Executive Team Anticipated 10-year outcome Data and evaluation on the progress and impact of Heading Home Scott-Carver will be readily available and communicated to the community. � - � • . � Identify lead entities/individuals Scott-Carver Housing Coalition Year 1: Lead entities identified and for each goal area. provide leadership and tracking of their goal area. Year 2: On-going Year 5: On-going Year 10: On-going Utilize web-based resources (i.e. MESIT Year 1: Develop on-line tracking GoogleDocs) to create an Scott-Carver Housing Coalition form, create a link to tracking form interactive tracking form for wilder Research to county/Heading Home monitoring progress of each of University of Minnesota Scott/Carver websites the Plan's strategies. Philanthropy Year 2: Market"tracking form" link Heading Home Minnesota to community members Year 5: Maintain tracking form Year 10: Maintain tracking form Prepare annual evaluation MESIT Year 1: Create evaluation template reports for distribution. Scott-Carver Housing Coalition for annual reports Wilder Research Year 2: Utilizing template, evaluate University of Minnesota benchmarks and report progress Philanthropy Year 5: On-going Heading Home Minnesota Year 10: On-going 34 rHeadingHome ' SCOTT�.CARVER Plan Budget INCOME Annual 5-Year Secured Resources DHS-Office for Economic Opportunity CAP Agency $59,000 $295,000 SafeHaven $35,000 $175,000 HUD Stimulus Funding-HPRP(one time) $226,500 $453,000 HUD-Continuum of Care CAP Agency-Transitional Housing $55,000 $275,000 CAP Agency-Permanent Supportive Housing Leasing $10,250 $51,250 Metro Long-term Homeless Supportive Services $40,000 $200,000 Family Homeless Prevention&Assistance Program(FHPAP) $137,500 $687,500 Targeted Potential Resources HUD-Continuum of Care $40,000 $120,000 HUD-Homelessness Prevention Funding $200,000 $600,000 Family Homeless Prevention &Assistance Program (FHPAP) $175,000 $525,000 Group Residential Housing(Shelter) $90,000 $270,000 Construction/Re-hab Resources(bonding,tax credits, HUD, etc.) $5,450,000 $27,250,000 Minnesota Housing Rental Vouchers $60,000 $300,000 DHS-Long-term Homeless Supportive Services Funding $700,000 $2,100,000 Heading Home Minnesota--Private Foundations $200,000 $1,000,000 Other(DHS-outreach, DHS-OEO, etc.) $200,000 $879,500 Additional Potential Resources Community fundraisers $24,875 $124,375 Other(City,County, and Community Investments) $130,000 $650,000 Total income $7,833,125 $35,955,625 EXPENSES Homeless Prevention Doubie Households Served by Homeless Prevention $425,000 $1,275,000 Housing Affordable Housing--Construction 60 Units $2,400,000 $12,000,000 Affordable Housing--Acquisition/Rehab 40 Units $1,760,000 $8,800,000 Supportive Housing--Construction 20 Units $800,000 $4,000,000 Supportive Housing--Acquisition/Rehab 20 Units $880,000 $4,400,000 Supportive Housing--Operating Costs 40 Units $480,000 $1,440,000 Rental subsidies 80 Vouchers $60,000 $300,000 Outreach Annualized Per Diem Cost for 5 Family Shelter Units $182,500 $912,500 Annualized Per Diem Cost for 5 Single Adults Shelter Units $45,625 $228,125 2 FTE Outreach Staff $100,000 $500,000 Supportive Services 20 of Family Units $300,000 $900,000 25 of Single Units $250,000 $750,000 15 of Youth Units $150,000 $450,000 Total Expenses $7,833,125 $35,955,625 Balance $0 $0 �J rHeadingHome , SCOTT..CnRVER Appendix A: Glossary6 Affordable housing: Housing for which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of his or her income for gross housing costs, including utilities. For the purposes of this plan, "affordable housing' is further defined as housing that is partially or fully subsidized by a governmental agency OR housing that is affordable at 30% of the area median income'. Family: At least one adult with custody or guardianship of at least one dependent child. Homelessness: Based on the definition established by the U.S. Congress in the McKinney-Vento legislation, someone is homeless if they (1) lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence; or (2) has a primary nighttime residence that is a supervised, publicly or privately operated temporary living accommodation, including shelters, transitional housing, and battered women's shelters or (3) has a nighttime residence in any place not meant for human habitation, such as under bridges or in cars. For children and youth, this definition is extended to also include children and youth under 18 who are (1) sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason (sometimes referred to as "doubled-up"); or (2) living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or (3) camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations; abandoned in hospitals; or awaiting foster care placement. Housing opportunities: Refers to both the production of new units and access to units in the existing market. Long-term homelessness: Lacking a permanent place to live continuously for a year or more or at least four times in the last three years. MFIP: The Minnesota Family Investment Program, or MFIP, is the state's welfare reform program for low- income families with children. MFIP helps families move to work and includes both cash and food assistance. Permanent supportive housing: Supportive housing is affordable housing linked with services that help people live more stable, productive lives. It can be either project-based or scattered-site housing. It is permanent because it does not limit the tenant's stay; rather, the individual household decides when to leave. (Corporation for Supportive Housing) Single adult: An individual age 22 or older who does not have any children or currently does not have custody of their children. TBR: Tenant-based rental assistance programs provide households with portable vouchers they can use to access existing housing units. Transitional Housing: Time-limited supportive housing designed to help those experiencing homelessness to obtain and maintain long term housing. Programs serve participants for a minimum of 30 days and agree to provide a private space with a locked door, housing subsidies, and access to services. Participants agree to comply with program rules and expectations which at minimum include an initial assessment, the development of a service plan, and work on plan goals which always includes the goal of transitioning to housing that is not time limited. Youth/Transitional Youth: An individual and/or household this is age 22 or younger and unaccompanied by an adult. Homeless youth are addressed separately from adults as they usually become homeless for different reasons, face different issues once they become homeless, and require different programs and services. 6 The entire glossary is adapted from Heading Home Hennepin: The Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County '2009-2010 AMI is$83,900. 36 rHeadingHome ' SCOTT-�CARVER Appendix 2: The Rationale for Supportive Housing$ Across the country and here in Minnesota, supportive housing is proving to be a sound, long-term solution for housing and helping people who have experienced long-term homelessness. Numerous studies clearly demonstrate that supportive housing is, fundamentally: ■ An effective intervention that leads to better outcomes for residents ■ An efficient investment of scarce public and private money ■ An effective tool for improving communities Supportive housing has been extremely successful in helping people who face the most complex challenges— individuals and families who are not only homeless, but who also have very low incomes and serious, persistent issues that may include substance use, mental illness, and chronic health conditions—to live more stable, productive (ives. Resident Outcomes Thousands of people who languished on the streets and in shelters for years are now in supportive housing and improving their lives. According to a number of recent studies, people who have moved from the streets into supportive housing have experienced remarkable results, including: ■ Increased housing stability: Once in supportive housing, many studies suggest that upwards of SO% of them remain housed after one year. ■ Positive impacts on health: Studies show decreases of more than 50% in tenants' emergency room visits and hospital inpatient days; and decreases in tenants' use of emergency detoxification services by more than 80%. ■ Positive impacts on employment: Studies indicate increases of 50% in earned income and 40% in the rate of participant employment when employment services are provided in supportive housing. ■ Positive impacts on treating mental illness: In one study, 83% of people with mental illness provided with supportive housing remained housed a year later, and experienced a decrease in symptoms of schizophrenia and depression. ■ Reducing or ending substance use: A recent study of people leaving chemical dependency treatment programs found that 57% of those living independently remained sober; 56% of those living in a halfway house remained sober; while 90% of those living in supportive housing remained sober. Efficient Use of Scarce Resources In addition to providing better outcomes for people, supportive housing is also proven to be an effective and efficient use of scarce public resources. A growing body of evidence is demonstrating the success and cost effectiveness of supportive housing. Among the findings: Providing ongoing public services for people with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system often costs Ramsey County more than $100,000 a year per person. A recent article in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press examining low-level crime offenders with mental illness, and the costs related to serving them, found some startling results.26 According to Ramsey County, the cost of 8 This entire appendix comes from Plan to End Homelessness: Saint Paul-Ramsey County PART ONE: ENDING LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS 37 rHeadingHome r SCOTt��CnRVER serving a single individual meeting the criteria for mental health court includes a wide array of services, including but not limited to: Service Cost Average of 8 emergency rooms visits $19,200 5 months in a regional treatment center$69,000 Police involvement $6,750 Mental health case management $9,500 Adult Detention Center$3,500 Providing supportive housing is often no more expensive, and frequently cheaper than many alternatives. According to the "Cost of Serving Homeless Individuals in Nine Cities" study of homeless single adult completed by the Lewin Group in November of 2004, providing supportive housing is a less expensive alternative than other services accessed by people experiencing long-term homelessness. Outlined below is a summary of the cost per day in the Cities of Columbus and Seattle. Columbus Seattle Supportive housing $30.48 Supportive Housing $26.00 Jail $70.00 Jail $87.67 Prison $59.34 Prison $95.51 Mental hospital $451.00 Mental hospital $555.00 In addition, a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania Center for Mental Health Policy and Services tracked 4,679 homeless people with psychiatric disabilities who were placed into 3,615 units of supportive housing in New York City.28 The study compared the costs of serving these individuals while homeless to the costs of providing supportive housing and found that: ■ Including the cost of supportive housing, it costs the public only $1,908 more a year to provide service- enriched housing to a person with mentally illness than it does to allow him or her to remain homeless. ■ Participants used an average of $40,449 in publicly funded services over the course of year while homeless. Once placed into supportive housing, participants reduced their use of publicly funded services by an average of$12,145 per year. ■ Accounting for the natural turnover that occurs as some of the residents move out of service-enriched housing, these service reduction savings translate into $16,282 per year for each unit of housing constructed. Supportive housing leads to significant reductions in the utilization of crisis services, including detox facilities by single adults. In 1998, Hennepin County issued reports on the Glenwood Residence and Anishinabe Wakiagun supportive housing in Minneapolis that serve formerly homeless men and women with late-stage alcoholism. These studies found that: ■ Average detox admissions for residents with a prior detox history decreased from 8.0 to 2.4 annually for Glenwood residents, and from 18.0 to 2.5 annually for Anishinabe Wakiagun residents, resulting in an estimated annual savings of between $2,086 and $5,012 per tenant. ■ The annual cost savings in detox use alone covers 24% of the Glenwood's annual operating costs. 38 ( HeadingHome ' SCOTT-CnRVER ■ The annual number of criminal bookings for residents decreased 29% per year, and the average number of days spent in the Adult Detention Center per year dropped by 69%. Supportive housing for families significantly reduces their reliance on other costly public systems, including chemical dependency services and foster care. In 2002, Hennepin County began an evaluation of 43 families living in two supportive housing programs to determine whether supportive housing reduces county-funded crisis services in child protection, out-of-home placements and substance abuse treatment.30 The study looked at County crisis service expenses six months before and six months after families moved into supportive housing. This evaluation found that: ■ Crisis costs declined by an average of$6,200. ■ Although County spending remained about the same, the amount spent on crisis services decreased from 88%to 22°/a. ■ There was a significant reduction in costs associated with chemical health treatment. ■ Children spent fewer days in foster care. 39 �i !-i�at3sr��;Hnme "� 1CCf?.CHHVLf: Heading Home Scott-Carver Plan Workgroup Members Cliona Archer Chad Baton Connie Baumann Carver County CitJzen Carver Caunty Scoit Coanty \ ��/� ��t,(ti�/ ' t-.�/C.� �,�'=-�,s�'°�_"� I 1 rY 1 ! 1'� Kate B/tney Rebecca Bowers Sue Doehlert , e th Conne�tion CAPAgency CarverCounty . ��, _.? �..-.._ ,��4,` ( �. _ � J� .�/�,� �` � ��--��/d��-�-s� ��C�te%L� �i�;��!/[�( Chair—Teri Funk Eric Gentry 5usan Hadley Safe Haven for oufh C�rrver County CDA WomanKind/Safe Haven for Youth `.� ��. - _ �� Karen Hayes Deacon Tim He meke Heather Hennen �arver County -Sfi�luberf CathoUc�'�urth. Carver-Scoft Crisis eam �J \ J \� ! � � � �-_ ; _ __. % J�v�' �_ -�!� i `�-�� Tadd d{ubins ► �, ,,, Jane Lawrenz Mike Manhard Scott�County Veterans S rvicga� State of Minnesota DH5 MESH �� A ��`, . (�/ ' � , -v� ' �� -,-� �4 Suzie Misel Deacon Jim Pufahl Lori Re!!er _: Safe Haven for Yo�th Church �af St Mark Scott County ``rn ��C ��/�-� �1�� -�fr'�� ,� r -��Lt.r2 � �(_ C V lennr`fer Romero Dan Saad Pam Selvig CAPAgency S�rfe Haven for Yoath Scott County ;�_ -%��;��1, �� .�--�'��' _ , 1 .I��YY1.�1(,�:> ��- ,�T� � �; y_� Angela Starling A!lison Sirefch Regan Warren Carver Cou»ty , Caruer CDA • Safe Haven for Youih ' � �� ? ! ��`" " � � � E 40 �=�a�• r�tQre i��forr�at�o� e�r tc�L _M. i[�,�.�"J�4��6:.�. 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