1. March 12, 2012 COSCDA 2012 Homeless Program Managers Training Conference Washington, D.C October 24, 2011

2. http:/www.usich.gov/ 2 USICH Mission & Vision Mission: Coordinate the federal response to homelessness and create a national partnership at every level of government and with the private sector to reduce and end homelessness in the nation while maximizing the effectiveness of the federal government in contributing to the end of homelessness. HEARTH Act of 2009 Vision:  No one should experience homelessness  No one should be without a safe, stable place to call home

3. http:/www.usich.gov/ 3 Opening Doors Goals of Opening Doors 1.Finish the job of ending chronic homelessness by 2015 2.Prevent and end homelessness among Veterans by 2015 3.Prevent and end homelessness for families, youth, and children by 2020 4.Set a path to ending all types of homelessness

4. http:/www.usich.gov/ 4 State Interagency Councils on Homelessness Purpose 1.State Plan and Strategy on Homelessness 2.Foster Local Plans 3.Policy, Regulatory and Resource Change 4.Accountability

5. http:/www.usich.gov/ 5 State Interagency Councils on Homelessness Purpose 5.Partnerships 6.Implementation Strategy 7.Non Partisan

6. http:/www.usich.gov/ 6 Opening Doors Across America: A Call to Action States and Communities are encouraged to 1.Align your community plan with Opening Doors 2.Set targets and measure results 3.Act Strategically 4.Partner in the national efforts to end homelessness

7. http:/www.usich.gov/ 7 Align your plan with Opening Doors Adopt the goals of Opening Doors:  Finish the job of ending chronic homelessness by 2015  Prevent and end Veterans homelessness by 2015  Prevent and end homelessness for families, youth and children by 2020  Set a path to end all types of homelessness.

8. http:/www.usich.gov/ 8 Set Targets and Measure Results Commit to incremental targets & measure progress:  Set numeric goals for permanent housing units made available for target homeless population  Measure progress using the annual point-in-time data for the four population goals  Measure how well homeless programs help their clients become employed and access mainstream programs

9. http:/www.usich.gov/ 9 Act Strategically Key Actions  Transform homeless services to rapid-response systems  Implement Housing First and Rapid-Rehousing  Ensure Medicaid enrollment, esp. after 2014  Collaborate with VA Medical Centers  Work with PHAs to help prioritize individuals and families experiencing homelessness  Commit to using data as a management tool  Work collaboratively and build relationships to streamline resources & invest dollars where they make the most impact

10. http:/www.usich.gov/ 10 Partner  Keep lines of communication open with leaders at all levels of government during local plan implementation  Share what you’re doing and learning  Work with State Interagency Councils to align efforts and to ensure best practices are shared broadly

11. http:/www.usich.gov/ 11 Join Us Step 1: Become a Participating Community by committing to the four criteria of Opening Doors Across America in your plan implementation Step 2: Become an Opening Doors Community by adopting the four goals of Opening Doors in your plan and convening your state interagency council to commit to these changes

12. http:/www.usich.gov/ 12 Benefits of Joining Opening Doors Across America Participating Communities will have direct access to feedback from USICH experts on plan implementation & will be able to connect with other signatory communities on best practices Opening Doors Communities will also be publicly recognized by USICH and will be regarded as leaders in community change – something to highlight in applying for federal, state and local funding

13. http:/www.usich.gov/ 13 USICH Sign up for our newsletter at www.usich.govwww.usich.gov Also join us on and