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Homelessness Homelessness in Orange Countyin Orange County
Orange County GovernmentOrange County GovernmentBoard of County Commission MeetingBoard of County Commission Meeting
January 29, 2013January 29, 2013
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
What is Homelessness?
HUD Definition:
•People who are living in a place not meant for human habitation, in emergency shelter, in transitional housing, or are exiting an institution where they temporarily resided.
What is Homelessness?
HUD Definition (Cont’d):
•People who are losing their primary nighttime residence, which may include a motel, hotel or a doubled up situation, within 14 days and lack resources or support networks to remain in housing.
What is Homelessness?
HUD Definition (Cont’d):
•Families with children or unaccompanied youth who are unstably housed and likely to continue in that state.
What is Homelessness?
HUD Definition (Cont’d):
•People who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, have no other residence, and lack the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
National Homelessness
National Homelessness
According to National Alliance to End Homelessness –
•Over 600,000 homeless annually since 2007•10% are Veterans•40% are Families•16% are chronically homeless
Florida Homelessness
Homelessness in Florida - 2012
Florida continues to rank the 3rd highest in number of homeless individuals
California – 135,928 New York - 63,445Florida - 54,300
Florida Homelessness
• Florida unemployment and foreclosures are key factors to
high numbers of homeless
• Over 1M Floridians unemployed
• Over 750,000 Floridians have lost their homes in the last 5 years
Local Homelessness
54762007
1642
Homeless Individuals by County
Orange County
Seminole County
Osceola County
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
Local Homelessness
Orange County 2012 Point In Time Count*
2,897 Homeless on any given night
1,862 Sheltered
1,035 Unsheltered
5,476Orange County citizens will experience homelessness in 2012
* Conducted by Homeless Services Network in partnership with UCF
Orange County Homelessness
Homelessness
2012 Point in Time Count (continued):
• 60% of tri-county region’s homeless are in Orange County
• 25% were employed in 2011 (48% in 2008)
• 20% are veterans (National Avg 10%)
• Of our homeless, 20% are chronically homeless, and many with disabilities (National Avg 16%)
HomelessnessStages of Homelessness
Precariously HousedHousing is more than 50% of income
Weekly RentalsMotels/hotels
Sheltered HomelessEmergency, transitional housing
Unsheltered HomelessLiving on the streets, in camps
Gap Analysis/HomelessnessOrange County
Housing Needs: IndividualsType Needs Available Gap
Emergency Shelters 900 648 252Transitional 850 620 230Permanent Supportive Housing 1592 752 840
Housing Needs: FamiliesType Needs Available Gap
Emergency Shelters 341 261 80Transitional 849 749 100Permanent Supportive Housing 100 0 100
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
Homeless Children
Homeless Children
Homeless Children
• 79% are living illegally doubled up
• 13% are living in motels
• 6% in shelters
• 1% are living in cars, vans, tents, and parks
• <1% awaiting foster care placement
• National attention in Central Florida with a 57% increase since 2007
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
East Orange Homeless Resource Center Update
• Samaritan Resource Center is delivering services at the NCF one day per week
• Renovation planning is underway
• Operational plans are being finalized
• Partnerships, development and fundraising are emerging
• VA has applied for a grant to extend services to the site
East Orange Homeless Resource Center Update
Anticipated opening late 2013 early 2014
Men’s Service Center Update
• Construction is on-going
• $6.1M allocated for construction – CDBG
• $1.9 paid to contractor through Oct. 31, 2012
• 32,000 square foot facility
• Providing services to 250 homeless men
• Substantial completion date Sept. 2013
Men’s Service Center Update
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
Best Practices/What’s Working Nationally
• Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
• Transition in Place (TIP) relies on existing housing inventory
• Using TANF dollars/funding to re-house families quickly
• Housing First Model
• Private/Public Partnerships – Community Leadership – Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
Presentation Outline
• Defining Homelessness
• Homeless Data National, State, Local
• 2012 Point in Time Count
• Homeless Children & Families
• Local Project Updates
• Best Practices
• Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
John Hillenmeyer, Managing Chair
The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
• Initially created as a 4 jurisdictions partnership June of 2007
• Permanent Commission formed February of 2008
• Working budget of $900,000 for the next three years
• Orange County has pledged to support $200,000 over the next three years
• Recently re-organized with new structure - 2012
The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
• Revised Mission
• New Structures
• Board Responsibilities
• Current Strategies/Status
CFCH Mission
TO SERVE AS A CATALYST TO
– Inspire provider collaboration
– Increase public awareness
– Identify and develop sustainable resources
Thus, leading to better solutions in serving and reducing the homeless populations in Central Florida
New Structures
• Incorporated as private not for profit
501-(c)-(3) status pending
• Committees to include:
– Providers council
– Funders council
– Communications and advocacy council
• Management to initially be one executive; one support position; and one or two analysts
Board Responsibilities
• Normal Board responsibilities – participate, fiduciary duties, advocate
• Become educated on the issue
• Help develop innovative and best practice approaches to the issue
• Use personal and organizational influence to carry out strategies; encourage integrated actions; support public policy changes
• Spokesperson for the issue
Regional Commission on Homelessness Membership
• Sen. Mel Martinez, JP Morgan Chase
• Belvin Perry, Jr., 9th Circuit Court
• Cathy Jackson, HSN
• Angela Woods, Darden
• Craig S. Miller, MPRS
• Pam Nabors, Workforce Central Florida
• Jacob Stuart, CFl Partnership
• Bob Miles, Orlando Health
• Tracy Schmidt, CNL Financial Group
• Eddie Soler, Florida Hospital
• David Pace, CBRE
• Michael Harford, Osceola County Commissioner
• Mark Brewer, Community Foundation of CF
• Stephanie Young, Walt Disney World
• Brenda Carey, Seminole County Commissioner
• Rasesh Thakkar, Tavistock Group
• Robert H. Brown, HFUW
• Timothy Liezert, VA Medical Center
• Mark Waltrip, Westgate Resorts
• Joel Hunter, Northland Community Church
• Alex Martins, Orlando Magic
• John Hillenmeyer, TW2
Co Chairs - Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orange County & Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando
Strategies
• Collaboration of providers essential; better coordinate services, build a network
• Funders, private and public, try to incentivize providers around priorities
• Sustainable funding is necessary for long term impact
• The story of the homeless must be told better to engage public support
Homelessness Homelessness in Orange Countyin Orange County
Orange County GovernmentOrange County GovernmentBoard of County Commission MeetingBoard of County Commission Meeting
January 29, 2013January 29, 2013