Increase access to safe, affordable, and quality housing
Current Value
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Definition
Clients enrolled with and actively receiving services from a THRIVE community health worker will be connected to Homeless Navigation to complete its housing screen and if eligible for community based housing assistance program will be enrolled. If client does not meet Homeless Navigation guidelines CHW will refer to Community Legal Aid for assistance and enrolled in TBRA program. Clients who have exhausted other community based programs but still need assistance will be referred to CLA for follow up and enrollment in TBRA.
Measurement: Baseline to be established.
Story Behind the Curve
Clients enrolled with and actively receiving services from a THRIVE community health worker will be connected to Homeless Navigation to complete its housing screen and if eligible for community based housing assistance program will be enrolled. If client does not meet Homeless Navigation guidelines CHW will refer to Community Legal Aid for assistance and enrolled in TBRA program. Clients who have exhausted other community based programs but still need assistance will be referred to CLA for follow up and enrollment in TBRA.
Partners
Utilization of existing community housing programs
Representatives from Stark Housing Network, Homeless Navigation, shelters and Community Legal Aid on SDOH Housing Team.
What Works
Efficient use of existing community resources; timely connection and support to individuals and families to programs that will prevent evictions, rent arrears, increased stress and improved skills in budgeting and empowerment in working with landlords to prevent future housing-related issues.
Action Plan
- Status - ON HOLD