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A housing first program operated by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
Home Connections A housing first program operated by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Kathleen Spain, Director Beans & Bread Center
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St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
Mission To help people who are suffering from the effects of poverty meet their basic human needs and achieve a better future for themselves and their family. Operates 15 programs throughout Baltimore City and County
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Beans & Bread Center Beans & Bread- comprehensive day resource center (1977) Frederick Ozanam House- transitional housing program for 20 men (1998) Home Connections- scattered site housing first program for 28 people (2006)
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Home Connections: Staffing structure
Director, Beans & Bread .33 FTE ~ 6 : 1 ratio Director Beans & Bread Center Director Beans & Bread Center Director Beans & Bread Center Director Beans & Bread Center Meal Program Coordinator Assistant Director Beans & Bread/ FOH Resource Coordinator Assistant Director Home Connections Meal Program Coordinator Assistant Director Beans & Bread/ FOH Resource Coordinator Assistant Director Home Connections Meal Program Coordinator Assistant Director Beans & Bread/ FOH Resource Coordinator Assistant Director Home Connections Meal Program Coordinator Assistant Director Beans & Bread/ FOH Resource Coordinator Assistant Director Home Connections B & B Case Manager II FOH Case Manager II Volunteer MD Coordinator HC Case Manager II Meal Program Assistants (2) B & B Case Manager II FOH Case Manager II Volunteer MD Coordinator HC Case Manager II Meal Program Assistants (2) B & B Case Manager II FOH Case Manager II Volunteer MD Coordinator HC Case Manager II Meal Program Assistants (2) B & B Case Manager II FOH Case Manager II Volunteer MD Coordinator HC Case Manager II Meal Program Assistants (2) Intake Specialist FOH Resident Advisor Case Manager I Security/ Maintenance (2) Intake Specialist FOH Resident Advisor Case Manager I Security/ Maintenance (2) Intake Specialist FOH Resident Advisor Case Manager I Security/ Maintenance (2) Intake Specialist FOH Resident Advisor Case Manager I Security/ Maintenance (2) Receptionist FOH Resident Assistant Client Advocate NCBA Workers (2) Receptionist FOH Resident Assistant Client Advocate NCBA Workers (2) Receptionist FOH Resident Assistant Client Advocate NCBA Workers (2) Receptionist FOH Resident Assistant Client Advocate NCBA Workers (2) Interns Peer Advocate Interns Peer Advocate Interns Peer Advocate Interns Peer Advocate
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Home Connections: Program structure
Landlord Standard lease agreement Rental Agreement Contract Participant Program Participant Agreement
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Home Connections: Program component
Participant Agreement Allow staff into unit at least once/week No long-term guests/drug trafficking Agency as rep payee Partnerships Community mental health center Substance abuse treatment Socialization Monthly meetings Free events
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Home Connections: Participant recruitment
Intake Screen for eligibility (chronically homeless) Check for documentation Enrollment Discuss program expectations Set-up client chart Assessment In-depth needs assessment Tour apartments
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Home Connections: Program goals
Obtain and remain in permanent housing 90% of participant who successfully complete an intake and needs assessment will move into permanent housing within 30 days from completion of assessment 90% of participants who successfully obtain housing will remain in permanent housing after 12 months Increase skills and income 50% of participants who are placed in permanent housing will increase their skills and/or income either through enrollment in an education or vocational training program, employment or securing mainstream benefits
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Home Connections: Program goals- cont’d
Achieve greater self-determination 50% of participants with a history of substance abuse will enter a community-based recovery program such as Narcotics Anonymous within six months of placement 50% of participants with a history of mental health issues will resume treatment within six months of placement 50% of participants who are unemployed will commit to a regular community service position within six months of placement
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Home Connections: Client Demographics
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Home Connections: Client demographics
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Home Connections: Client demographics
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Home Connections: Client demographics
Income Type
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Home Connections: Client demographics
Education
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Home Connections: Client demographics
Health Insurance
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Home Connections: Residential component
Landlord recruitment 4 landlords, 9 different zip codes Rental Assistance Payments (RAP) Contract Utilities 6 units include utilities Addressing back debt, rising expenses Furnishings Hotel furniture liquidator “Extreme Makeover” donation flier
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Home Connections: Financial component
Program funding HUD (67%), CFAP (27%), Private (7%) Client assistance Slush fund Client contributions Budgeting Personalizing apartment
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Home Connections: Program highlights
7 clients participate in relapse prevention services 6 participants are receiving mental health services 5 are volunteering on a regular basis All 28 reside in original unit Only 2 continue to use ER as primary care provider All 12 who entered without income now have something
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Home Connections: Lessons learned
Staff Boundary issues Safety Participants Extended guests “Client choice” Apartments On-going repairs Neighborhood activity Telephones
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Home Connections: Commonly used resources
Internet Corporation for Supportive Housing Local housing authority NAEH Housing first list serve Annual conference
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Home Connections: Contact information Kathleen Spain, Director Beans & Bread Center 402 S. Bond Street Baltimore, MD
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