Integrated Approaches to Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing CHRA 2019 Congress
Integrated Approaches to Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing CHRA 2019 Congress. Homeward Trust Edmonton. Stewards and directs funding from 3 levels of government to meet community priorities Invests in programs, housing supply, and community capacity.
Integrated Approaches to Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing CHRA 2019 Congress
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Integrated Approaches to Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing CHRA 2019 Congress
Homeward Trust Edmonton • Stewards and directs funding from 3 levels of government to meet community priorities • Invests in programs, housing supply, and community capacity • Leads efforts to end homelessness in Edmonton • Responsible for provincial and local plans to end homelessness • Implementation • Community planning and engagement • Review and investment in what works • Taking risks and learning • System planning • Community leadership • Data and knowledge management • Evaluation • Innovation
PSH in the Housing Continuum For individuals with complex needs Tenants sign a lease and pay rent Distinct program mandate and client population, with person centered case plan Harm reduction, with some exceptions
PSH – Critical to Ending Homelessness Goal of 900 units in next 5 years City of Edmonton support through policy, funding, sites for development Referrals through Coordinated Access Integrated with Homeless Management Information System (Efforts to Outcomes) database
PSH Support Model Categories MODEL 1 (LOW INTENSITY): 24/7 TENANCY MANAGEMENT AND MOBILE SUPPORTS MODEL 2 (MODERATE INTENSITY): 24/7 TENANCY MANAGEMENT, LIMITED ON-SITE SUPPORT AND IN-REACHED CLINICAL CARE MODEL 3 (HIGH INTENSITY): 24/7 TENANCY MANAGEMENT, ON-SITE CLINICAL CARE AND IN-REACHED SUPPORTS
Range of sites, built form, ownership Canora Place Iris Court Morning Fire Protector Hope Terrace Christopher's’ Place Ambrose Place
Challenges Clear roles and accountabilities • Owner, Property Manager, Supports Services Provider, Client Financial responsibilities • Damages, arrears, etc, etc, etc…. Program definition and evaluation • Indicators, outcomes, and fidelity • Snowflakes or models?
Improving Practice & Moving forward Community of Practice focused on addressing challenges Banking sites throughout Edmonton City leadership in focusing efforts through Housing Strategy Advocating for a ‘rights based’ approach to housing Coordinating and formalizing supports with main stream and community providers Communication of success, building confidence