1. Homeless Veteran Gap analysis
Florida Institute on Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Homeless Veteran Gap analysis
Ken Mueller, LCSW, MBA
Homeless Program Manager
Orlando VAMC

2. Why is the Gap Analysis Important?
Since inception in FY 2014, the Gap Analysis has been an essential tool for system-wide planning and resource allocation.
Results from the Gap Analysis Tool have informed VA and federal partners on the current and future needs of homeless Veterans throughout the country.
Gap Analysis results are also frequently communicated to federal partners, Congress, and community partners.
Data from the Gap Analysis is utilized to determine program resource allocation.

3. Homeless Veteran Gap Analysis

4. DATA INFORMATION INSIGHTS
PIT and
Other HUD Data
Comparison,
De-duplication,
CoC/VA Mapping, and Analysis
VA HOMES
Data
Local Validation and Verified BNL Submission If Available
Community and VA Brainstorming, Planning, and Collaboration to Close Gaps
SSVF HMIS
Repository
Data

5. Bridging the Gap
In addition to improved operational strategies, data from the Gap Analysis is utilized to determine future program resource allocations. This includes HUD-VASH allocations, SSVF NOFAs, and GPD NOFAs.
Future State
Where we want
to be
Current State
Where we
are now
HUD-VASH
allocations
SSVF
NOFAs
GPD
Operational
Strategies

6. Updates – VA and Community Feedback
Outdated assumptions and data in the Gap Analysis model may result in incorrect allocation of resources to your community. Therefore, although not required, it is strongly encouraged that you review the tool to ensure that the correct assumptions and data are included.
It is important to have the local VA and Community Partners involved in providing feedback needed for updates.

7. Gap Analysis Framework
Homeless Veterans in Need
PH Placements Possible with Assets and Strategies
Gap

8. Annual Homeless Veterans in Need PIT Data or Verified BNL Data*
Estimating the Need
Annual Homeless Veterans in Need
PIT Data or Verified BNL Data*
Annual Inflow

9. Permanent Housing (PH) Placements Possible
HUD-VASH move-in
Other
SSVF/RRH
move-in or PH exit destination
GPD exit to PH
PH Placements Possible
Includes Overlapping
De-duplicated Shared Placements
Illustration does not include all VA or community resources

10. Operational and Collaborative Strategies
Operational Strategies to Increase Permanent Housing Placements

11. Initial Gaps Prior to Strategies

12. Strategy Templates
The following strategy template categories are available to assist with closing remaining gaps.
VA Residential GPD, HCHV, etc.
SSVF RRH
New Non VA PSH
Non VA PSH Positive Exits
VA HUD-VASH
Positive Exits
New Non VA Residential
Non VA RRH
Convert TH to PSH
Priority of Non VA PSH
VA Eligible
PSH Other
Other Non VA Residential
Other RRH
Convert Shelter to PSH
Non VA PSH Other
VA HUD-VASH Utilization

13. Strategy Templates
Strategy Template 1 (example)
The Strategy Worksheets Quick Start walks through each of the fifteen strategy templates in more detail.
These templates are useful when exploring possibilities with the various programs and community partners.

14. Overall Permanent Housing Targets

15. Program Specific Permanent Housing Targets

16. Tracking Monthly Progress and Adjusting
Are the overall monthly Permanent Housing Placements on track with monthly targets (including shared placements)?
Are specific program Permanent Housing Placements on track with monthly targets?
Are there additional ways the programs and resources can complement each other without duplication?
Are additional strategies needed?
Do we need to include others in the conversation, planning and/or implementation?

17. VA, CoC, Stakeholders, and Partners Working Together to Cover Gaps
Gap Analysis Strategies
When there are competing priorities or differing view points, it’s critical for community providers, stakeholders, VA, etc. to have open transparent conversations.

18. Point of Contact VA
Programs
CoC
Resources
Ken Mueller, LCSW, MBA Homeless Program Manager Orlando VA Medical Center