2017 12 2 14 Change 52% decrease 200% increase 44% decrease Policy Items to Address Addressing the of Victims of Domestic Violence CoC Board of Directors should include a Victims service provider. (Outreach) The CoC should provide training to CoC providers and CES operators on best practices in serving survivors of domestic violence. (Schedule training) CoC must use statistics and other available data about domestic violence to assess the scope of community needs related to domestic violence and homelessness. Coordinated assessment must include safety planning protocols. (Research, meeting to discuss) Within project review and ranking, include a specific method for evaluating projects submitted by victim service providers that utilize data generated from a comparable database and considered the unique circumstances of these providers and the population they serve. Addressing the Needs of LGBT Individuals LGBT organizations or advocacy groups should be included in CoC membership. (Outreach) CoC should train providers on HUD rules re Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. (Schedule training) The CoC should and implement a CoC-wide anti-discrimination policy. (9/22 Annual Meeting) Coordination with Public Housing Authorities (5 largest housing authorities in our geographic area) The responses for this question on our FY16 application: Housing Authority % homeless at Preference Springfield 11% Yes-HCV Holyoke 0% No Chicopee 72% Yes-Public hsg Westfield 34% No West Springfield 0% No CoC should meet with HHA, WHA, and WSHA prior to application submittal. (Outreach) Street Outreach CoC should implemented outreach procedures to ensure that all persons experiencing homelessness are aware of the housing and services providers within the CoC’s geographic area. Specifically, must demonstrate that the CoC’s street outreach covers 100 percent of the CoC’s geographic area, is conducted on a regular basis, and is tailored to reach those that are least likely to request assistance. (Meetings, draft outreach plan) Affirmative Outreach CoC and providers use procedures to market housing and supportive services to eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
SCORING FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR FY2016 COC PROGRAM COMPETITION PERFORMANCE – 40 points Housing Stabilization: Percent of persons who remain in or exit to permanent housing 90% or more - 30 points 85-89% - 20 points 80-84% - 10 points Returns to homelessness: Percent of persons who exited program in 2014-2017 that returned to homelessness within 2 years of exit Less than 15% - 5 points Increase income: Percent of participants who increased income 8% or more - 2.5 points Increase non-employment income: Percent of adult participants who increased income 10% or more - 2.5 points PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS – 35 points Utilization: Average number of beds/units filled during the grant period 90% or more - 15 points 85-89% - 10 points Fidelity to Housing First model: Score on Housing First Self-Assessment (on next page) Score of 10 - 5 points of 7 to 9 - 1 point Cost: Project has reasonable cost per permanent housing maintenance/exit Below $11,000 - 5 points $11,000 to 16,000 – 2.5 points Monitoring results: Project has no unaddressed monitoring findings or concerns (fiscal/program requirements) in most recent monitoring No findings or concerns - 5 points Findings or concerns have been fully addressed – 2.5 points Data Quality: Percent of data points which are complete 95% or - 5 points HIGH-NEED POPULATION/TARGETING – 15 points Zero income: Percent of participants with zero income at entry 50% or more – 5 points 30-49% - 2.5 points More than one disability: Percent of participants with more than one disability at 70% or more – 5 points 40-69% - 2.5 points Unsheltered: Percent of participants who were unsheltered at 30% or more – 5 points 10-29% - 2.5 points FACTOR– 10 points Geographic diversity: Location of project outside Springfield PSH is located outside Springfield or RRH serves entire county – 10 points PSH partially outside Springfield – 5 points
Experience with proposed population and provision of housing 5 years’ experience with population and 5 years providing housing -10 points 5 years’ experience with population or 5 years providing housing -5 points Experience with using a Housing First/low demand approach Experience operating a Housing First or low demand project - 10 points Experience effectively federal funds Experience with federal grants - 5 points DESIGN OF HOUSING & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES – 25 points Services Match between proposed participants and services to be provided Project demonstrates that appropriate services will be made available to participants – 10 points Housing First Design Plan to assist participants to rapidly secure and maintain permanent housing Project design reflects Housing low demand model – 10 points Income Plan to assist participants to increase/maintain income and to maximize their ability to live independently Applicant describes specific services or supports directed toward increasing employment and non-employment income – 5 points TIMELINESS – 10 points Plan for rapid implementation of the program Applicant provides realistic and quick implementation plan – 10 points FINANCIAL – 30 points Cost Project is cost-effective when projected cost per person served and achieving a successful housing placement is compared to CoC average cost Under $11,000 – 10 points $11,000 to 16,000 – 5 points Audit Organization’s most recent audit 1) found no exceptions to standard practices; 2) identified agency as ‘low risk’; and 3) indicates no findings No exceptions to standard practices – 3 points Agency identified as low risk – 3 points Indicates no findings – 4 points Match Documented match amount meets HUD requirements – 5 points Budget Budgeted costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable – 5 points LOCAL FACTOR– 10 points Geographic diversity: Location of project outside Springfield Project is outside Springfield – 10 points Project is partially outside Springfield – 5 points