Improving Housing Counseling Through Data-Driven Outreach and Resource Allocation
The Human Face to Foreclosure by Marian Siegel emphasizes the vital role of data in enhancing housing counseling services. Partnered with The Urban Institute, Housing Counseling Services employs data-driven strategies to better outreach and achieve positive outcomes for at-risk tenants and homeowners. This initiative focuses on reaching underserved neighborhoods, targeting those reluctant to accept assistance, and predicting service needs for effective resource allocation. By tracking trends and early intervention, the program aims to ensure better outcomes and secure funding for essential services.
Improving Housing Counseling Through Data-Driven Outreach and Resource Allocation
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THE HUMAN FACE TO FORECLOSURE Marian Siegel Housing Counseling Services 2410 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-667-7006 _____________________________________
PUTTING THE DATA TO USE BY COUNSELING AGENCIES Activities and Results of Partnership: The Urban Institute and Housing Counseling Services • Better outreach to those at risk • Better outcomes for individual households • Better forecasting for counseling resource allocation
Using Data in Outreach Strategies • Outreach to tenants at risk • Outreach to at-risk homeowners • Targeting neighborhoods for outreach • Reaching those who avoid supportive services • Counteracting predators through outreach
Using Data for Counseling Strategies • Establishing appropriate service responses • Allocating counseling resources by tracking trends • Developing new approaches to respond to changing trends • Early intervention leading to better individual outcomes
Using Data to Forecast Service Needs • Seeking funding for direct services • Tracking outcomes to support funding and evaluate effectiveness • Offering researchers early indicators