To log an interaction and add a pinpoint to the History tab of the Client Record, an Outreach Team member must: (A) Start an Interaction -or- (B) select a Client from the Lookup Client list or My Clients list, and then Take Action. See the tabs below for details and steps. Please Note: If you…
Check out this post from the National Alliance to End Homelessness about the impacts of COVID-19 on the Point in Time Count and the Unsheltered Population. Outlined are several strategies for filling the gaps in assessing the need for a changing population, including By Name Lists, Street Outreach mobile apps, and counting the unsheltered population…
Resource Directory Having the most up–to–date information to share with persons experiencing homelessness, other service providers, and first responders is vital to effective Street Outreach engagement. The Resource Directory can detail provider-specific information sourced from your local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), with additional information that may not be captured in HMIS: Hours of operation…
The By-Name-List (BNL) HUD’s prioritization notice encourages COCs to include in their policies and procedures governing coordinated entry a “requirement that all CoC Program-funded PSH accept referrals only through a single prioritized list that is created through the CoCs coordinated entry process, which should also be informed by the CoCs street outreach.” The ability to…
Check out this step by step guide to helping people experiencing homelessness access their stimulus payments, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Following are links to Resources for Veterans from the VA: Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Resources and Programs from the VA Show The Way: Making Connections While progress has been made in reducing veteran homelessness, more work remains to be done. Show The Way offers a platform for engaging with persons experiencing homelessness, including veterans, and meeting…
Check out this post for Outreach tips relating to stimulus payments and COVID-19 from the Get it Back Campaign. Key points include building capacity through partnerships; navigating barriers; and being mindful of where and how to engage with community members during COVID. Click here to read the post.
This article from Forbes explains steps to take to help persons experiencing homelessness obtain stimulus money and tax refunds. Key factors include filing taxes for 2020, proof of identity, a fixed address, and internet access. Click here to read the article.
Unclaimed Property There are billions of dollars worth of unclaimed property in the US, such as refunds, security deposits, insurance payments, and more. These resources become “unclaimed” when financial institutions or companies can’t reach the owner and there has been no account activity for a year or more. When property goes unclaimed, it is turned…
Check out this post from Invisible People about using Smart Phones to help connect persons experiencing homelessness to resources that can help end their homelessness. Click here to read the post.