Annual Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness in Vermont January 28-29, 2014

Annual Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness in Vermont

January 28-29, 2014

TRAINING GUIDE

Point in Time History • Since 2003, HUD has required all Continuums of Care (CoC) to collect local

data on unsheltered homeless persons.

• Beginning in 2007, HUD standardized this data into the Point in Time (PIT).

• VT: In 2006, the data collection form was created with input from the CoC. The data is entered in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

• Then a small group of CoC members trained agencies, organizations, and volunteers on the definitions, collection process, and the use of the data collected

Why we do the Point in Time Count:

• Ensure that all Vermonters, particularly low and moderate income persons, people with disabilities, homeless people, elders, families with children and others, have safe, adequate, physically accessible and affordable housing.

• Promote the recognition of housing and services as a basic right for all Vermonters through education of the public and elected officials.

Agency Filling In The Point-In-Time Form

Agency examples- Bennington Police, St Albans Library, Dodge House,Good Samaritan Haven, Brattleboro Drop-In Center, Lamoille Family Center, Middlebury College, Central Vermont Community Action, Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Springfield Town Clerk, Burlington Emergency Shelter

Where did you STAY LAST NIGHT? January 28, 2014. (this applies to the entire household)

Town/City Vermont: __________ : Where the person stayed

Outside : Any place not meant for human habitation

Temporary stays with families/friends/other: couch surfing, a spare room, basement room, camper in their yard, Emergency Shelter: Good Samaritan Haven, Circle, etc,..

AHS Emergency Motel Voucher or Motel/Hotel Charitable organization funded

Homeless Transitional Housing, youth, Domestic Violence, MIT for Homeless, Veterans, etc., (NAME) ___________

Motel/Hotel paid by household: Out of Pocket, or Other:_____________

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LOCATION:

Immediate Housing Need, Literal Homeless Episode

Previous Permanent Residence

HUD continues to include youth ages 18-24 in the 2014 homeless count. Communities are strongly encouraged to coordinate with local homeless education liaisons and Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) service providers, as well as any service organizations that assist homeless children and youth, to get a comprehensive count. Many homeless children and youth do not use homeless residential services, and thus, may not appear in databases; while others may be in unsheltered locations that are difficult to find during street counts. It may be helpful to recruit current or formerly homeless children and youth to assist in conducting the count, as they may be able to identify areas where homeless children and youth congregate, as well as assist in conducting interviews. SCHOOLS: When counting homeless children, the entire household (adults and other children) needs to be included in the survey as a: “Household with at least one adult and one child” or “Household with ONLY children”

Household Information

Sub-Population Data

UNSHELTERED night time count is conducted:

6:00PM (Tuesday, January 28th) to 6:00AM (Wednesday, January 29th)Where is the household currently staying?

UNSHELTERED daytime count is conducted:6:00AM to 6:00PM (Wednesday, January 29th)Ask: “Where did you stay last night?”

SHELTERED homeless bed count includes:6:00PM (Tuesday, January 28th) to 6:00AM (Wednesday, January 29th)Which homeless program did they stay in?

*shelter, transitional housing for the homeless, motel voucher program, other.

*IMPORTANT*SEND ALL COMPLETED PIT SURVEYS TO YOUR LOCAL COORDINATOR BY

February 5th, 2014

Be Sure to Know Where to Turn in PIT Forms

Contacts for Local Coordinator can be located at the VCEH website (drop-down menu):

helpingtohousevt.org/continuums-of-care/

•ADDISON:

Contact: Ingrid Pixley Agency: Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC)

Address: 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

Phone: (802) 388-6751 Email: ipixley@csac-vt.org

• BENNINGTON:

Contact: Sadie Fischesser Agency: AHS Field Services Division

Phone: (802) 447-2745 Email: Sadie.Fischesser@ahs.state.vt.us

• NORTHEAST KINGDOM: Serving Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties

Contact: Kathy Metras Agency: Northeast Kingdom Community Action

Phone: (802) 334-7316 Email: kmetras@nekcavt.org

•CHITTENDEN:

Contact: Marcy Krumbine Agency: CEDO

Phone: (802) 865-7171Email: mkrumbine@burlingtonvt.gov

•FRANKLIN/GRAND ISLE:

Contact: Mariah Murphy Agency: Northwestern Counseling & Support Services

Phone: (802) 393-6453 Email: Mariah.Murphy@ncssinc.org

•LAMOILLE:

Contact: Scott Johnson (co-chair) Agency: Lamoille Family Center

Phone: (802) 888-5229 Email: sjohnson@lamoillefamilycenter.org

Contact: Lily Sojourner (co-chair) Agency: VT AHS Field Services

Phone: (802) 888-1330 Email: Lily.Sojourner@state.vt.us

• RUTLAND:

Contact: Deborah Hall Agency: Rutland County Housing Coalition

Phone: (802) 775-9286 Email: deborah@rchcvt.org

• WASHINGTON:

Contact: Rick DeAngelis Agency: Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

Phone: (802) 828-3526 Email: rdeangelis@vhcb.org

•WINDHAM SOUTH: Serving towns of Stratton, Jamaica, Townshend, Athens, Westminster, Brookline, Wardsboro, Newfane, Putney, Somerset, Dover, Dummerston, Wilmington, Marlboro, Brattleboro, Whitingham, Halifax, Guilford and Vernon

Contact: David DeAngelis (co-chair) Agency: Brattleboro Housing Authority

Phone: (802) 254-6071 ext. 11 Email: davidd@sover.net

Contact: Josh Davis (co-chair) Agency: Morningside House

Phone: (802) 257-0066 x102 Email: Jdavis@morningsideshelter.org

•WINDSOR-NORTH/ORANGE: Serving Windsor County towns of Hartford, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon and Woodstock; Orange County towns of Bradford, Corinth, Fairlee, Newbury, Stafford, Thetford, Topsham, Vershire and West Fairlee

Randolph Area Housing Taskforce is affiliated with Upper Valley CoC to also serve: Windsor

County towns of Barnard, Bethel, Rochester, Royalton and Stockbridge; Orange County- Braintree, Brookfield, Chelsea, Orange, Randolph, Tunbridge, Washington & Williamstown

Contact: Sara Kobylenski Agency: Upper Valley Haven Address

Phone: (802) 295-6500 Email: sarak@uppervalleyhaven.org

Contact: Lynn Boyle Agency: AHS FSD- Hartford & Springfield

Phone: (802) 295-4115 Email: lynn.boyle@ahs.state.vt.us

•WINDSOR-SO./WINDHAM-NO.: Serving Windsor County- Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston, West Windsor, & Windsor; Windham County towns- Grafton, Londonderry, Rockingham & Windham.

Contact: Pat Burke Agency: SE VT Community Action

Phone: (802) 722-4575 Email: pburke@sevca.org

Resources• Point-In-Time Instructions (see back of form)• Point-In-Time : “Users Guide”• Any questions contact:

• Point-In-Time Instructions (see back of form)• Point-In-Time “USER’S GUIDE”• Any Questions:1.PIT Local Community Contact2.VT 2113.VSHA: 802-828-0294 or daniel@vsha.org802-828-0294 or daniel@vsha.org

*Please note: initials and unique identifying information of persons on PIT forms will remain confidential and not be included in any reports or publications. Data is guarded with strict security policies to protect privacy.An individual’s decision to participate in the PIT will not affect the quality or quantity of services that they are eligible to receive from any service provider and will not be used to deny outreach, shelter, housing or services.