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The Housing Ready Community’s Toolkit

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Supportive housing using the Housing First approach has been proven as an effective solution for chronic homelessness.

Voter approval of the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond provides new funds to build new supportive housing and homes for people with very low and extremely low incomes.

These new homes will look like other new apartment buildings, but include support services to help new residents live productively in the neighborhood and keep their housing. Services are designed to stabilize, help with community integration and make it easy to get treatment.

The Housing First approach works by giving people a safe, stable place to live with the services and support they need. The model has been successful across the country for people who have not been able to maintain housing in the past. The model ends homelessness by providing long-term housing stability and improved health outcomes. It has been proven to reduce use of public services like emergency departments, hospitals and jails.

ONE COMMUNITY, ONE PLAN

“We want a community in which all residents have access to appropriate and affordable housing and the support they need to retain it. We can end homelessness. We know how.”

COMMUNITY PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS

WE KNOW WHAT TO DO

Supportive Housing Ends Homelessness



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In 2014, Destination: Home, the County of Santa Clara and over 200 stakeholders created the county-wide 2015-2020 Community Plan to End Homelessness, a roadmap guiding the collective work of neighborhoods, service organizations, and local governments to prevent and end homelessness.

Since then, we have made significant progress toward our goal of creating 6,000 new supportive housing opportunities.

COMMUNITY PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS

What services are provided?In supportive housing developments, professional property management provides building management, maintenance, resident services and security like in other apartment buildings.

The County of Santa Clara and service organizations provide case management and on-site services, including health services, subsidized rent, meaningful daily and wellness activities.

Who will live in new supportive housing?Supportive housing is most successful for people who need the highest level of support services. A county-wide assessment system is used to prioritize housing and end homelessness for the people most in need.

New supportive housing developments try to prioritize people who are homeless in the neighborhood where the new homes are built, and conducts targeted outreach in he surrounding neighborhoods. This strategy increases the quality of life for new residents and also for the entire community.

What is rapid re-housing?Rapid re-housing helps people quickly exit homelessness by helping them find a home and stablize in permanent housing. Rapid re-housing support includes rental assistance, case management and supportive services.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

What is Housing First?Housing First is an approach to helping homeless people that starts with housing. In the past, homeless people were expected to get clean and sober, find a job, or commit to treatment before receiving help to find a home.

Studies have shown, however, that most people need housing before they are able to successfully work on other problems. A home provides the stability necessary to allow people to take care of themselves, pursue personal goals and seek needed treatment.

Is building new homes an expensive way to address homelessness?Providing housing is actually one of the most cost effective ways to address homelessness, specifically for those who need the most help. Public services cost about $62,000 per person per year for the most vulnerable individuals when living on the streets. After moving into supportive housing, that cost is reduced to $20,000.

Is supportive housing like a shelter?Homeless shelters provide a temporary place to sleep for homeless people, usually limited to six months or less. By contrast, supportive housing provides permanent homes and wraparound support services to ensure residents are able to stay in housing.

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FriendlyResidents in new affordable and supportive housing want to contribute to and be part of the peaceful life of the community.

Accessible & EngagedHousing developers and property management companies establish ongoing relationships with neighborhood leaders and facilitate productive community interaction. On-site staff are available to respond to community concerns and prevent problems.

Safe & SecureSupportive housing typically has on-site security, health professionals, case managers and highly trained 24-hour property management.

High QualityNew supportive and affordable housing developments will bring top quality architecture to the block and often act as anchors for additional new community benefits to make our neighborhoods more vibrant, attractive and safe.

OUR NEW NEIGHBORS

WHEN & WHERE

Supportive Housing and Neighborhood Benefits



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Homelessness and housing are important concerns in Santa Clara County, but supportive housing and the Housing First approach are relatively new concepts in our community.

Voter approval of the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond and development of new housing for formerly homeless individuals naturally raises questions from community members.

Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. For more answers, visit the Housing Ready Community’s Toolkit website.

MYTH VS. FACT

What are Housing Ready Communities?Housing Ready Communities are places where residents and businesses understand the benefit of supportive housing and welcome new developments into their neighborhoods.

Housing Ready Communities are ready to advocate for more housing, understand the value of a diverse community, help others understand the value of the supportive housing system, and create welcoming environments for new neighbors.

Will new supportive housing be a magnet for homeless people?

Most developers of supportive housing in our community have been successfully building affordable housing in the region for decades. These developers, property managers and supportive service providers implement effective approaches that benefit the entire community and do not typically become magnets for homeless individuals.

In Santa Clara County, supportive housing developments do not offer drop-in services (providing food, clothing or emergency shelter, for example) for people experiencing homelessness who do not live there.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will new supportive housing be well managed and maintained?Affordable housing developers and property managers hope to continue working here for years to come. They have a strong incentive to develop, own and operate buildings that are safe, attractive and well-maintained for residents and neighbors.

Will supportive housing hurt property values?There is no reason to believe that new supportive or affordable housing developments will negatively impact property values. A 10-year research study including 122 new low-income housing developments in San Jose showed that the value of homes within 2,000 feet of new housing increased at the same rate as homes further away.

Will supportive housing increase crime?Crime statistics are sometimes used in a misleading ways. There is, however, no conclusive evidence that supportive or affordable housing increase neighborhood crime. New supportive housing is designed to increase the quality of life for the entire community.

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INFORMATION




After reviewing the Housing Ready Community’s Toolkit, you are ready to take action to end homelessness in Santa Clara County.

Use this simple guide to get involved and make sure we fully implement the Community Plan to End Homelessness and build the new affordable and supportive housing that we need most.

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HOMESFORALL

1Understand Our ProblemOur community faces a homelessness crisis that is made worse by a housing crisis. In the past, we have not built enough affordable homes. These two crises negatively impact the quality of life for all of us.

Review the complete toolkit website and factsheets to learn more about the causes and severity of these crises.

Understand Our PlanBuilding new supportive housing (using the Housing First approach) for our homeless neighbors can end homelessness in Santa Clara County. Funding is available to get started and construction is already underway.

Review the toolkit to learn more about the Community Plan and the progress we have made already.

Understand Our ResponsibilityHomelessness impacts quality of life for all of us, not only for people living outside. To end homelessness in our community, we all need to work together. It is not enough for only some organizations, neighborhoods or cities to participate.

Your support and action are needed to end homelessness in Santa Clara County!

OUTREACH2Talk to Homeless PeopleSpeak to people experiencing homelessness in your neighborhood. Introduce yourself, ask them if they are getting help with housing or other services. Give them information about organizations that can help them. Tell them about our plan and progress building 6,000 new homes with supportive services to end homelessness.

Saying hello and acknowledging the people living outside in your neighborhood can be incredibly powerful and help restore dignity for them and for our entire community. Instead of passing by, stop for a minute and get to know someone new.

Talk to Your NeighborsSome of us worry about what will happen in our neighborhood if new supportive housing is built. Sometimes, these fears come from a lack of information or inaccurate information we have received.

Reading and sharing the information found on the toolkit website and factsheets is one way to answer important questions and ease fears.

Share the toolkit and talk to your neighbors in individual conversations, at family dinners and neighborhood meetings, and at religious or other community events.

Talk to Elected OfficialsMany of the decisions about funding and construction of affordable and supportive housing are made by members of your city council, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, California state representatives and city staff members in housing and planning departments.

Share the toolkit, send email messages and speak at city council and other public meetings to encourage your representatives to do all they can to help build the supportive housing we need and end homelessness.

Your voice matters.

Who are my representatives? The County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, your city’s website and Facebook’s Town Hall app are all good places to find out which elected officials represent you:sccvote.org bit.ly/mydistrictscc facebook.com/townhall

Action Guide



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Host a DinnerThe best way to discuss homelessness and housing is around the table with the people closest to you. Why not invite friends and neighbors over for dinner, coffee or snacks? You can talk about the information in the Housing Ready Community’s Toolkit and invite others to get involved. Think of it as a “dinner party with handouts”. Really, it’s as simple as that. Here are a few tips to help you plan:

ACTIVATION3Be AwareSubscribe to the Housing Ready Community’s Toolkit action alerts and the mailing lists of Destination: Home, Silicon Valley at Home and others working to build housing and implement the Community Plan to End Homelessness:

supportivehousingscc.org/toolkitdestinationhomesv.org/joinsiliconvalleyathome.org/mailing-list

Sign up today!

Be PresentEvery month, dozens of community events about homelessness and housing take place in our community. A great way to get involved, make new friends, learn more and have an impact is to attend these events.

Destination: Home manages a public Housing Events Calendar that is updated weekly with relevant activities:

destinationhomesv.org/housingevents

Be SocialYour friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor might not know about the plan we are working on together to end homelessness.

To spread the word and get others involved, participate online and share information from the toolkit on social media:

#endhomelessness #itsuptous #itstime4yes #supportivehousing

ORGANIZING4

Before1. Make a list of 6 to 10 people to invite.

2. To reach more people, consider asking your guests to bring someone you do not already know.

3. Invite people with phone calls, email messages and a Facebook event.

4. Download and print two or three infographics and fact sheets from the toolkit for each guest. Make extra copies just in case.

5. Make a list of questions and interesting facts about supportive housing and homelessness to use in case conversation slows down.

During1. Serve a home-cooked meal, order in or

make it a potluck.

2. To make it easier, consider co-hosting with someone else.

3. Create basic guidelines so everyone is comfortable participating in the conversation. Make sure everybody gets a chance to share and ask questions.

4. Have somebody take notes during the conversation so that everyone can have a record of what was discussed.

5. At the end of the conversation, discuss next steps, including one or two specific actions you will take individually and as a group.

After1. Take a group photo and share it on

social media. Encourage your guests to post about the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor.

2. Use hashtags so others can find out about it and be inspired: #endhomelessness #itsuptous #itstime4yes #supportivehousing

3. Send a follow-up email to encourage the group to subscribe to the toolkit website mailing list.

4. Encourage 1 or 2 people from the group to host a dinner of their own.

5. Invite the group to join you when you attend community meetings and events.

Accurate information is essential to increase understanding of those experiencing homelessness in our community. You can play a powerful role raising awareness and correcting misconceptions about homelessness and supportive housing in Santa Clara County. If you want to be even more involved, consider volunteering with a local nonprofit working to end homelessness.

2016 MEASURE A: AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND




Homelessness and housing are important concerns in Santa Clara County. Supportive housing and the Housing First approach, however, are relatively new concepts in our community. Voter approval of the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond and development of new housing for formerly homeless individuals naturally raises questions from community members. This document provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

What is Measure A?In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure A, a $950 million affordable housing bond. The housing bond provides the County with an unprecedented opportunity to partner with cities, residents, and the affordable and supportive housing community to address the housing needs of the community’s poorest and most vulnerable residents.

Bond funds will help finance 4,800 new affordable housing opportunities for vulnerable populations including veterans, seniors, the disabled, people experiencing homelessness, low and moderate income individuals and families, foster youth, victims of abuse, and individuals suffering from mental health or substance abuse illnesses.

What are the challenges?Zoning and land use restrictions of our County’s 15 individual cities, along with a lack of available land have resulted in the approval of less than 27% of proposed new affordable housing developments. An additional challenge is identification of sites close to jobs, public transportation, medical facilities, pharmacies, schools, and grocery stores.

While Santa Clara County voters approved Measure A and agree that building more affordable homes is necessary to address the housing crisis, many are reluctant to accept or even consider supportive housing developments in their neighborhood. To effectively address our housing crisis, we will need to embrace and support new housing throughout our community.

Who are my representatives? The County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, your city’s website and Facebook’s Town Hall app are all good places to find out which elected officials represent you:sccvote.org bit.ly/mydistrictscc facebook.com/townhall

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Frequently Asked Questions

HOMELESSNESS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING



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Do homeless people really want homes?Nearly everyone wants to live in a safe, affordable, and stable home. Almost no one wants to sleep in a tent or a car or under a bridge. A 2017 Homeless Census and Survey showed that 89% of those experiencing homelessness in our community want to move into housing today.

Why do homeless people relocate here?We do not experience a significant influx of homeless people from other places. In fact, 83% of people who are homeless in our community lived here before they lost their homes.

Do they all have mental health problems? Some homeless people in our community suffer from mental illness or depression, just like people who have homes do. To be specific, 33% suffer from some type of mental health condition, 28% have a physical disability, 25% have a chronic health problem and 15% suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Are homeless people dangerous?Homeless people are vulnerable and constantly at risk. Statistically, those experiencing homelessness are less likely to commit a crime than other members of our community. In fact, homeless people are more likely to be the victim of a violent crime than to commit one. Their lives are so dangerous and stressful that approximately 100 people died while living on the streets last year.

Do they all abuse alcohol and drugs?Living on the streets makes it difficult to receive the medication and medical help homeless people need to deal with these issues. Supportive housing is successful for these individuals because services are always included.

Case workers help them stabilize their living situations, get involved and connected in the community, address substance abuse as well as mental and physical health problems.

When people have homes, it is easier to address these complex issues.

What is supportive housing?Supportive housing looks like any other housing, but includes individualized support services to help residents remain housed and live productively in the neighborhood. Supportive housing is a proven strategy to reintegrate vulnerable homeless families and individuals into the community by addressing their basic housing need and providing ongoing support.

Is this really the way to end homelessness? According to evidence-based research in Santa Clara County and across the United States, the development of permanent affordable and supportive housing is the most effective long-term solution to homelessness. Following a Housing First approach, our community ended homelessness for more than 5,000 people from 2015 to early 2018. Of those placed in permanent supportive housing programs, only 4% return to homelessness within 12 months.

How are residents selected? Supportive housing is most successful ending homelessness for residents who are the most vulnerable and need the highest level of support services. Using a coordinated assessment system, the County prioritizes housing resources for people most in need whose homelessness is most likely to be resolved by housing.

In compliance with the Fair Housing Act and to the extent allowable by law, new supportive housing prioritizes people who are homeless in the neighborhood where the new homes will be. This strategy includes outreach in communities near proposed developments to increase the quality of life for new residents as well as for the entire community.

What is Housing First?Housing First is an approach to helping homeless people that starts with housing. In the past, homeless people were expected to get clean and sober, find a job, or commit to treatment before receiving help to find a home. Studies have shown, however, that most people need housing before they are able to successfully work on other problems. In most cases, a home provides the stability for people to find and keep a job more easily, stay sober and take better care of themselves and their neighbors. Housing First results in long-term housing stability and improved physical and behavioral health. This approach also reduces the use of crisis services such as emergency rooms, hospitals, and jails.

The County of Santa Clara and partner organizations adopted the Housing First approach in 2010. Commitment to this approach was reaffirmed during the 2015-2020 Community Plan to End Homelessness development process.

Are residents allowed to have pets, drink alcohol and use illegal substances?Just like people living in market-rate apartments, supportive housing tenants will have leases in their names and control over their living spaces. Building rules and restrictions are similar to those found in other apartment buildings. Tenants will be allowed to stay in their homes as long as they meet basic requirements of tenancy, such as paying rent, not interfering with other residents’ use of their homes, and not causing property damage. Renters in supportive housing must follow building rules or risk eviction. Just like any other kind, supportive housing apartments are managed by professional property management companies.




BY CHERYL YOUNG | TRULIA | NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Some of the nation’s least affordable markets are also ground zero for the fight against building affordable housing – which opponents say, among other things, depreciates nearby home values. Resistance to affordable housing development has surfaced in tight housing markets across the country such as San Francisco, New York, and Seattle.

Given low inventory and high prices in these tight markets, we set out to uncover how much homeowners really have to fear. [...]

Using Trulia home value data, we examined changes in nearby home values before and after a low-income housing project is completed. Based on the location of low-income housing projects and completion dates, we determined whether or not these projects impact home values.

We found: In the nation’s 20 least affordable markets, our analysis of 3,083 low-income housing projects from 1996 to 2006 found no significant effect on home values located near a low-income housing project, with a few exceptions. [...]

We focused on the time period prior to the start of the housing bubble in 2007 in order to ensure that prices reflect consistent comparisons around the time a project is completed and ready for occupancy.

To test for spillover effects of low-income housing, we tracked home values in terms of price per square foot at two different distances from the low-income housing project from 1996 to 2006. For the neighborhood, we identified properties within an inner ring of 2,000 feet of a given low-income housing project as close enough to be impacted by the project. Properties located 2,001 to 4,000 feet from the low-income housing project were used as a comparison group. [...]

In the nation’s 20 least affordable housing markets, low-income housing built during a 10-year span shows no effect on nearby home values.

There Doesn’t Go the Neighborhood:Low-Income Housing Has No Impact on Nearby Home Values



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Source of Excerpts: “There Doesn’t Go the Neighborhood: Low-Income Housing Has No Impact on Nearby Home Values” by Cheryl Young, Trulia Blog, 16 November 2016, https://trulia.com/blog/trends/low-income-housing/

There is no statistically significant difference in price per square foot when comparing properties near a low-income housing project and those farther away when examining projects across all 20 metros. Likewise, at the metro level, the majority of markets yield no significant difference in prices between the inner and outer ring after a project is completed. However, a few housing markets revealed significant differences in price per square foot near low-income housing projects after they were placed into service. [...]

What does it mean?Again, these are exceptions to the finding that low-income housing projects largely have no effect on home values. The bottom line for NIMBYs who fear that property values will take a hit when a low-income housing project locates nearby is that their anxiety is largely unfounded – at least in cities where housing is either expensive or in short supply. Homes within 2,000 feet of low income housing

Homes 2,001 to 4,000 feet from low income housingLow income housing development

Measure A Affordable Housing Bond In November of 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved a $950 million Affordable Housing Bond. The County of Santa Clara and its partners have moved quickly to utilize the bond funds, which are projected to fund 120 new affordable housing developments over five years, including 4,800 new units dedicated to extremely low-income households and individuals, families exiting homelessness, and other underserved populations. A first round of funding has been approved for six developments, each of which includes supportive housing units dedicated to households exiting homelessness.

Villas on the Park Villas on the Park is a 100% permanent supportive housing development consisting of 84 apartments on a 0.355-acre site in downtown San José, under development by Affirmed Housing Group Inc. and People Assisting the Homeless (PATH). PATH will provide on-site supportive services such as outreach and engagement, needs assessment, case management, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, life skills education, community building, eviction prevention, green education, and transportation planning. Location: San José

Construction Completion Target: April 1, 2019

The Veranda The Veranda is a 19-unit affordable senior housing development on a vacant 0.57-acre site, located in Cupertino and developed by Charities Housing Development Corporation of Santa Clara County. Six apartments will be reserved as permanent supportive housing units for formerly homeless or special-needs seniors. Catholic Charities will provide a service coordinator for all residents on site, offering a range of supports including referrals and assistance to access community-based services, financial literacy workshops, and organized social activities. Location: Cupertino

Construction Completion Target: April 1, 2019

Gateway Senior Apartments Gateway Senior Apartments is a 75-unit affordable senior housing complex on a 1.86-acre site, developed by Danco Communities. Half of the apartments will be reserved for special needs seniors and the remaining apartments for income-qualifying seniors. LifeSTEPS will provide a service coordinator, who will offer residents referrals and assistance to access community-based services, financial literacy workshops, and organized social activities. Location: Gilroy

Construction Completion Target: June 1, 2019

Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments is a 64-unit affordable senior housing complex, developed by First Community Housing. The development is 100% supportive housing, with all apartments set aside to serve homeless and special-needs seniors. Christian Church Homes Senior Housing, an organization with over 50 years of experience managing service enriched affordable senior communities, will serve as the resident services provider. Location: San José

Construction Completion Target: February 1, 2020

Quetzal Gardens Quetzal Gardens is a 71-unit affordable housing development, developed by Resources for Community Development (RCD). Twenty-four of the apartments will be set aside for chronically homeless individuals or families, and the remaining units will be allocated to residents who are considered extremely low income and low income. RCD will take the lead in providing services for the family apartments. The building’s service coordinator will offer individualized services to all residents and referrals to local community services. Location: San José

Construction Completion Target: February 1, 2020

Crossings on Monterey The Crossings on Monterey is a three-story affordable housing development consisting of 39 affordable housing units in Morgan Hill being developed by Urban Housing Communities. Approximately 20 apartments will be reserved for chronically homeless and homeless individuals and families. Resident services will be provided by Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing, including referrals and assistance to access community-based services. Location: Morgan Hill

Construction Completion Target: October 16, 2019

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SANTA CLARA COUNTYHOMELESS CENSUS & SURVEYexecutive summary2017

Every two years, during the last 10 days of January, communities across the country conduct comprehensive counts of the local homeless populations in order to measure the prevalence of homelessness in each local Continuum of Care.

The 2017 Santa Clara County Census and Survey was a community-wide effort conducted on January 24 and 25, 2017. In the weeks following the street count, a survey was administered to 587 unsheltered and sheltered homeless individuals, in order to profile their experience and characteristics.

2017 Sheltered/Unsheltered PopulationCensus Population: Longitudinal Trend

Age

15%

Under 18

28%

18- 24

57% 25+

26% Sheltered

74% Unsheltered

Subpopulation Data*First Episode of Homelessness

41% Yes

59% No

Age at First Episode of Homelessness

7% 0-17

18% 18-24

75% 25+

Residence Prior to Homelessness

Justice SystemInvolvment

83%Santa Clara County

Length of Time in Santa Clara County (of those living in Santa Clara County prior to becoming homelessness)

less than 1 year

5%10 years or more

61%1-4 years

17%5-9 years

17%

Gender

33% Women

<1% Transgender

66% Men

20172007

7,202

2009

7,086

2011

7,067

2013

7,631

2015

6,556 7,394

Foster Care

12%

26%

of survey respondents that have ever been in the foster care system

of survey respondents have spent at least one night in jail in the past 12 months

71% Straight

2% Gay

3% Lesbian

22% Bisexual

Sexual Orientation (Top 4 Responses)

Race (Top Responses)

42% White

16% Black or African

American

42% Hispanic/Latno

24% Multi-racial

14% American Indian or

Alaska Native

Ethnicity

Veterans | 660 Individuals

32% Sheltered

68% Unsheltered

Families | 294 Families with 1,075 members

72% Sheltered

28% Unsheltered

Unaccompanied Children & Transition-Age Youth

4% Sheltered

96% Unsheltered

Chronically Homeless | 2,097 Individuals

14% Sheltered

86% Unsheltered

| 2,530 Individuals

Source: Applied Survey Research. (2017). Santa Clara County Homeless Census & Survey. Watsonville, CA.

The complete comprehensive report includes a more detailed profile of the characteristics of those experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. It can be found at www.sccgov.org/homelesscount

*Subpopulation Definitions

Persons who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called up to active duty.

Veterans

A household with at least one adult member (persons 18 or older) and at least one child member (persons under 18).

Families

Children under the age of 18 who are homeless and living without a parent or legal guardian.

Unaccompanied Children

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 years old.

Transition-Age Youth

An individual with a disabling condition or a family with a head of household with a disabling condition who: » Has been continuously homeless for 1 year or

more and/or; » Has experienced 4 or more episodes of

homelessness within the past 3 years.

Chronically Homeless

of survey respondents said YES when asked if they would accept affordable permanent housing if it became available tomorrow.

89%

Interest in Permanent Housing

Obstacles to Permanent Housing•(Top 4 Responses)

62% Can’t Afford Rent

20% Bad Credit

56% No Job/ Income

23% No Money for Moving Costs

Health Conditions•

(Note: Multiple response question, numbers will not total to 100%)

Drug or Alcohol abuse

48%Physical Disability

31%Chronic Health

Problems

27%Traumatic

Brain Injury

9%AIDS/HIV

Related Illness

2%Current health conditions affecting housing stability or employment

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

22%

PTSD

Psychiatric or Emotional Conditions

38%

What is a disabling condition?

A disabling condition is defined by HUD as a developmental disability, HIV/AIDS, or a long-term physical or mental impairment that impacts a person’s ability to live independently but could be improved with stable housing.

64%of survey respondents reported a disabling condition

Duration of Current Episode of Homelessness

30 days or less3%

1-11 months33%

1 year or more64%

Primary Event or Condition That Led to Homelessness•(Top 6 Responses)

Services and Assistance

76%of survey

respondents reported receiving

government benefits

Reasons for Not Receiving Any Government Assistance •(Top 6 Responses)

Services Currently Accessing •(Top 6 Responses)

17% Don’t Think I’m

Eligible

39% Don’t Want Gov’t

Assistance

14% Never Applied

9% No Permanent

Address

11% No ID

7% Turned Down

41% Bus Passes

80% Meal Services

28% Community Drop-In

Center

10% Job/Employment

Services

18% Religious Based

Services

8% Outreach Services

Current Accommodation

36%Shelter

8%Motel/Hotel

35%Outdoors/Streets/ParksEncampment

14%Structure not Meant for Habitation

8%Vehicle

37% Lost Job

16% Eviction

13% Argument with Family/ Friend

20% Alcohol or Drug Use

14% Divorce/Seperation/

Breakup

6% Incarceration

• Multiple response question, results may not add up to 100%.

http://www.sccgov.org/homelesscount

1Disrupt and transform existing homeless response systems

DISRUPT SYSTEMS

2New housing opportunities

BUILD THESOLUTION

COMMUNITY PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESSIN SANTA CLARA COUNTY 2015-2020

Total Permanently Housed1,212

1,8832,059

201520162017

5,154TOTAL

3Deploy the new solutions with a client-centered approach to meet each individual’s needs.

SERVE THEPERSON

Veterans Housed

J A N2 0 1 8

990New $4.2M Family Homelessness Prevention System Pilot to Serve

660Families

For more information visit: DestinationHomeSV.org

People in Permanent Supportive Housing Who Remained Stably Housed* 94%

*Percentage of people served in permanent supportive housing who are still enrolled in or exited to stable housing

0 COMPLETEDJanuary 1, 2015

New Housing Opportunities: Units and Rental Subsidies

0 6,000452 COMPLETEDJuly 31, 2016

1,394 COMPLETEDJuly 31, 2017

1,449 COMPLETEDDec 31, 2017

6,000 COMPLETED2020 Goal

861 - PIPELINEDec 31, 2017

285Project Welcome Home Reduction in Crisis Services Usage by

Tenants Housed > 6 Months

New Living WageEmployment Pathways

83%

MARCH 2018PROGRESS REPORT

THE LARGEST & MOST COMPREHENSIVECOST STUDY OF HOMELESSNESS IN THE USA

Santa Clara County shows equal numbers of homeless males and females & more females in persistent homelessness. National data, shows two or three times as many males homeless as females.

National Data

104,206 individuals in Santa Clara County over 6 years - between 2007 and 2012

For the 103 homeless residents in the tenth cost decile who were housed through Housing 1000 program, the estimated average annual pre-housing public cost was $62,473. The estimated average post-housing cost was $19,767, a reduction of $42,706 annually.

SOLUTIONS Invest in Homelessness Prevention Expand Local Rapid Re-housing Programs Build Permanent Supportive Housing & Create New Housing Opportunities

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Immigrants only account for 9% of the TOP 5%.

Outpatient Health Care

Emergency Room

Inpatient Health Care

Mental Health Emergency Psychiatric Services

Drug & Alcohol Rehab53%

34%

HEALTH CARE

JUSTICE SYSTEM

54%+

27%+

17%

14%

6%

13%

SOCIAL SERVICES

13%

$520 MILLION / YEARproviding services for homeless residents over the six-year study

Charged with Felonies

Charged with Misdemeanors

Charged with Infractions

Charged with Drug Offenses

1/3 1/2

1/5 1/3

2,290 individuals with costs in the TOP 5% accounted for 47% of all costs and had average costs of over $100,000/YEAR.

TOP5%

TOP10%

4,582 individuals with costs in the TOP 10% accounted for 61% of all costs and had average costs of $67,199/YEAR.

HOMELESSFOSTER YOUTH

IMMIGRANTS

GENDER

HOUSING 1000 Santa Clara County

Pre-housing$62,473

Post-housing$19,767

Reduction of $42,706

63%80%Mental Disorder Involved in

Justice System

Source:Home Not Found: The Cost Of Homelessness In Silicon ValleyTo read the full report visit destinationhomescc.org#coststudy

1/3 of study population was involved with the criminal justice system Among this group:

All The Way HomeAnnual Report

891 Veterans Housed

24 Faith-based Organizations Engaged

$732,187

SecurityDeposits

GratitudePayments

563New

Landlords

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in landlord incentives including

671Welcome Home Kits &Furniture SetsDistributed

&

2017 • 20182016 •

supportive housing ends homelessness...our community faces a homelessness crisis that is made worse...

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