Priority Order Timeline

Create Commission

Education: State/Federal Legislators

Training: "Bridges Out of Poverty"

Dispel misconceptions about homelessness

Develop a marketing strategy

Promote "Plan to End Homelessness in Ten Years"

Discourage community support of panhandling

Develop rating scale for prevention

Increase coordination of services

Increase access to sources of assistance

TRACKING OUR PROGRESS   June 2006 Progress Update Sept 2006 Progress Update 2006 Accomplishments 2007 Priority Strategies June 2007 Progress Update 2007 Accomplishments 2008 Priority Strategies Destination: Home Updates

Increase participation in HMIS

Develop financial resources

Monitor HMIS data to measure plan’s outcome

Begin development of a certification program for shelter staff

Begin identifying resources/renters for prevention and homeownership

Convene Community Discharge Planning Group

Begin developing Housing First program for those at risk of homelessness

Train service providers on the Rating Scale and the use of the Prevention System

Promote the incorporation of the Strength Based Model into services

Develop program to move 1000 low income renters into home ownership

Provide ongoing training of shelter staff regarding how to work with persons with disabilities

Encourage faith-based involvement in supporting families

Begin development of a jail diversion program

Begin development of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing

Develop incentives/housing

Improve coordination on training and employment options

Improve transportation options

Increase Individual Development Account program

Develop subsidy for an additional 1500 additional units of subsidized housing

Develop Housing First strategy for those currently in shelters

Promote Living Wage

Develop employment options for youth, offenders and unemployed

Establish Travelers Aid

Develop transitional housing for youth and domestic violence victims

Strengthen domestic violence prevention services

Develop a year-round utility assistance program if not in place

Transition emergency shelter system to an assessment point of entry

Develop community awareness of the special needs population

Continue developing the strategies already begun and adjust the plan as needed

Celebrate