Committee Chair, Steve Werthman reported that at the last meeting, he requested that our Continuum develop more detailed written policies and procedures for coordinated assessment. Mr. Werthman confirmed that the other members of the CAHP Committee members are: Jeri Pryor City of Fort – Lauderdale Don Cotton Broward – Outreach Center Pablo Calvo United Way – Michael Wright Ex-officio – Mr. Wright pointed out that the closing of the tree is a step towards implementing the Way “A Home” plan recommendations. More focus will now be placed on mobile targeted outreach to identify homeless persons with the highest need for homeless assistance. Mr. Wright further explained that HUD funding is based on our success at connecting outreach interventions with permanent solutions. Homeless Youth & Families Cindy – Schutt reported that committee members seek to participate in future landlord events. Issues regarding employment will be discussed at the next meeting. Hope South Florida’s new venture, Operation Lift Hope was also discussed. The standing meetings were changed to the 4th Thursday of each month. Discharge Planning Mr. Wright – reported that the last meeting defaulted to the Medical Discharge Committees.
Committee Chair, Steve Werthman reported that at the last meeting, he requested that our Continuum develop more detailed written policies and procedures for coordinated assessment. Mr. Werthman confirmed that the other members of the CAHP Committee members are: Jeri Pryor – City of Fort Lauderdale Don Cotton – Broward Outreach Center Pablo Calvo – United Way Michael Wright – Ex-officio Mr. Wright pointed out that the closing of the tree is a step towards implementing the “A Way Home” plan recommendations. More focus will now be placed on mobile targeted outreach to identify homeless persons with the highest need for homeless assistance. Mr. Wright further explained that HUD funding is based on our success at connecting outreach interventions with permanent solutions. Homeless Youth & Families – Cindy Schutt reported that committee members seek to participate in future landlord events. Issues regarding employment will be discussed at the next meeting. Hope South Florida’s new venture, Operation Lift Hope was also discussed. The standing meetings were changed to the 4th Thursday of each month. Discharge Planning – Mr. Wright reported that the last meeting defaulted to the Medical Discharge Committees.