2017 12 2 14 Change 52% decrease 200% increase 44% decrease Policy Items to Address Addressing the of Victims of Domestic Violence CoC Board of Directors should include a Victims service provider. (Outreach) The CoC should provide training to CoC providers and CES operators on best practices in serving survivors of domestic violence. (Schedule training) CoC must use statistics and other available data about domestic violence to assess the scope of community needs related to domestic violence and homelessness. Coordinated assessment must include safety planning protocols. (Research, meeting to discuss) Within project review and ranking, include a specific method for evaluating projects submitted by victim service providers that utilize data generated from a comparable database and considered the unique circumstances of these providers and the population they serve. Addressing the Needs of LGBT Individuals LGBT organizations or advocacy groups should be included in CoC membership. (Outreach) CoC should train providers on HUD rules re Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. (Schedule training) The CoC should and implement a CoC-wide anti-discrimination policy. (9/22 Annual Meeting) Coordination with Public Housing Authorities (5 largest housing authorities in our geographic area) The responses for this question on our FY16 application: Housing Authority % homeless at Preference Springfield 11% Yes-HCV Holyoke 0% No Chicopee 72% Yes-Public hsg Westfield 34% No West Springfield 0% No CoC should meet with HHA, WHA, and WSHA prior to application submittal. (Outreach) Street Outreach CoC should implemented outreach procedures to ensure that all persons experiencing homelessness are aware of the housing and services providers within the CoC’s geographic area. Specifically, must demonstrate that the CoC’s street outreach covers 100 percent of the CoC’s geographic area, is conducted on a regular basis, and is tailored to reach those that are least likely to request assistance. (Meetings, draft outreach plan) Affirmative Outreach CoC and providers use procedures to market housing and supportive services to eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
2017 12 2 14 Change 52% decrease 200% increase 44% decrease Policy Items to Address Addressing the of Victims of Domestic Violence CoC Board of Directors should include a Victims service provider. (Outreach) The CoC should provide training to CoC providers and CES operators on best practices in serving survivors of domestic violence. (Schedule training) CoC must use statistics and other available data about domestic violence to assess the scope of community needs related to domestic violence and homelessness. Coordinated assessment must include safety planning protocols. (Research, meeting to discuss) Within project review and ranking, include a specific method for evaluating projects submitted by victim service providers that utilize data generated from a comparable database and considered the unique circumstances of these providers and the population they serve. Addressing the Needs of LGBT Individuals LGBT organizations or advocacy groups should be included in CoC membership. (Outreach) CoC should train providers on HUD rules re Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. (Schedule training) The CoC should and implement a CoC-wide anti-discrimination policy. (9/22 Annual Meeting) Coordination with Public Housing Authorities (5 largest housing authorities in our geographic area) The responses for this question on our FY16 application: Housing Authority % homeless at Preference Springfield 11% Yes-HCV Holyoke 0% No Chicopee 72% Yes-Public hsg Westfield 34% No West Springfield 0% No CoC should meet with HHA, WHA, and WSHA prior to application submittal. (Outreach) Street Outreach CoC should implemented outreach procedures to ensure that all persons experiencing homelessness are aware of the housing and services providers within the CoC’s geographic area. Specifically, must demonstrate that the CoC’s street outreach covers 100 percent of the CoC’s geographic area, is conducted on a regular basis, and is tailored to reach those that are least likely to request assistance. (Meetings, draft outreach plan) Affirmative Outreach CoC and providers use procedures to market housing and supportive services to eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
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