Emergency Solutions Grant Programs & Services 2016

ESG Funding for Services to Lakewood Residents who are:  Literally Homeless  At Imminent Risk of Homelessness

Breathing Room  Short-term temporary housing in LCSC’s 2-bedroom apartment  Extensive case management services with the goal of increasing housing stability  Four milestones to achieve rapid exit from shelter and no return to shelter - Develop an exit plan - Address income needs - Assist with housing search & placement - Resolve utility issues 2016  Anticipate 60 individuals in 18 families will apply  Anticipate serving 40 in 12 families

Homelessness Prevention  Housing stability and case management  Housing search and placement  Financial assistance in the form of rent and/or utilities 2016  Anticipate 1,000 inquiries  370 complete application/assessment/receive case management services  260 receive cash assistance

Collaboration with CoC Alignment of Strategies  Progressive Engagement for all programs  Participate in HUD-mandated Coordinated Intake for the homeless  Priority given to homeless families HMIS Data & Reporting Capacity

LCSC Uniquely Qualified  2 licensed social workers with 40 years combined experience with homelessness/mental illness  Networks Job Resource Center on site  Mental/behavioral health services on site  CEOGC outreach worker on site for utility assistance  10+ years of providing housing assistance programs  Staff fluent in ServicePoint, the CoC HMIS software