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INVESTIGATEADVOCATE PARTICIPATIONITEACHASSISTT N EMISSOURI BALANCE OF STATECONTINUUM OF CARE MAPDEVELOPLEARNREGION 3REGION 4REGION 10REGION 9IPREGION 5REGION 2REGION 8REGION 1REGION 7REGION 6RESPONSIBLEEMERGENCY SHELTERGRANTS (ESG)Help local communities to meet the basicshelter needs of those experiencing homelessnessand their families. They alsoprovide transitional housing and a varietyof support services designed to move thehomeless away from a life on the streettoward permanent housing.HOUSING TRUST FUNDCreated by the State Legislature in 1994to help meet the housing needs of verylow-income families and individuals. TheTrust Fund provides funding for homelessprevention, rehab or new constructionof rental housing, rental assistance, andhome repair. This is governed by MHDC.MISSOURI HOUSING DEVELOPMENTCOMMISSION (MHDC)Heather Bradley-GearyCommunity Initiatives Managerhgeary@mhdc.com816.759.7201DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY ANDSECONDARY EDUCATION (DESE)Craig RectorDirectorCraig.Rector@dese.mo.gov573.526.3232HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FORPERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)The grants provide rental assistance andsupport services to individuals with HIV/AIDSand their families. The HOPWA program alsohelps many communities develop strategicAIDS housing plans and fi ll in gaps in localsystems of care. Governed by DHSS.PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE INTRANSISTION FROMHOMELESSNESS (PATH)Through the federally funded PATH, theDepartment of Mental Health providesoutreach services to homeless persons whohave mental health needs. PATH is administeredthrough DMH.MISSOURI ASSOCIATION FORSOCIAL WELFARE (MASW)Sandy WilsonDirector of HMIS and Special Projectswilson@masw.org573.634.2901DEPARTMENT OFECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAndy PapenCDBG Compliance Team Managerandy.papen@ded.mo.gov573.751.3600HOUSING RESOURCESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBLOCK GRANT (CDBG)This grant awards money to state and localgovernments to target their own communitydevelopment priorities. The grant rehabilitatesaffordable housing and is an importantcatalyst for job growth and businessopportunities. Governed by DED.SUPPORTIVE HOUSING/TRANSITIONAL HOUSINGThis program provides leasing assistancefor up to 24 months for individuals andfamilies who are homeless. Only countieswho do not receive HUD Supportive Housingfunding directly are eligible (Balance ofState Communities).KEY AGENCIESDEPARTMENT OFMENTAL HEALTHLiz Hagar-MaceHousing DirectorLiz.Hagar-Mace@dmh.mo.gov573.522.6519US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’SAFFAIRS, VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATIONDenise HeetHomeless Program CoordinatorDenise.Heet@va.gov573.814.6654SHELTER PLUS CARE (S+C)Program funded through HUD that providesrental assistance and supportiveservices for people with mental healthdisabilities. The Department of MentalHealth administers this program.HOMEThis program is designed exclusively toproduce affordable housing for low-incomefamilies. HOME also assists withdirect rental assistance. HOME is administeredthrough MHDC.DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANDSENIOR SERVICES (DHSS)Michael McLayPlannerMichael.McLay@dhss.mo.gov573.751.6439DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS(DOC)Vevia SturmReentry CoordinatorVevia.Sturm@doc.mo.gov573.522.6128THE PLAN TO ENDHOMELESSNESSIN MISSOURICreated by the Governor’s Committee to End HomelessnessOur Vision and Mission StatementHomelessness is unacceptable in Missouri. Therefore, all individuals andfamilies have the right to safe, affordable housing in healthy communitieswith access to a network of supportive services. It is our belief thathousing is a right not a privilege.Our mission is to end homelessness by:Establishing strategies to promote public and private coordinationand collaborationDeveloping new strategies to evaluate and reallocate resourcesRemoving barriers to accessMeeting immediate support service and affordable housing needsImplementing effective solutions to build economic securityPromoting and supporting activities that prevent homelessnessBringing awareness to the citizens of Missouri

HISTORY AND OVERVIEWGOAL 6: GOAL 5: GOAL 4: GOAL 3: GOAL 2: GOAL 1:GOALSGather and maintain information about homelessness and resources within the state.Provide affordable housing and supportive services for people who are homeless.Encourage commitment from state leadership to use mainstream resources to endhomelessness.Facilitate local planning collaboratives to address community housing and homelessservice delivery strategies.Take the necessary actions to fully utilize federal, state, and other funds available toaddress the needs of those experiencing chronic homlessness.Take the necessary actions to fully utilize federal, state, and other funds available toend generational homelessness among families.INITIAL STEPSThese steps were created in the early stages of the 10 Year Plan and have since been completed. The Committee was directed ,andcompleted the following tasks on June 30, 2004:The Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness was composed of representatives from state departments and other homeless coordination serviceagencies (current member list included).The Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness pursued all available federal funding to support the implementation of the Missouri Action Plan.Reviewed and recommended measures to improve access to state administered Mainstream Service Programs (Medicaid, TANF, SSI, CHIP, WorkforceInvestment Act, Food Stamps, and Veteran’s Health Care and Benefi ts) by homeless individuals and families.Reviewed and recommended measures to establish state policies that affect housing for families and individuals such as affordable housing, workforcehousing, institutional discharge planning, and reentry programs.Reviewed the State of Missouri Homeless Action Plan to End Homelessness annually and presented recommendations on the implementation strategyto state and federal policy makers.Established the Homeless Missourians Information System (HMIS) to collaborate data.Governor John Ashcroft established the Governor’s Committeeto End Homelessness in 1987. The Governor’s Committee toEnd Homelessness has met continuously since its establishment.In the early years, the committee met quarterly toexchange information about programs and services, sharefunding opportunities, and discuss homeless needs in thestate of Missouri.In 1994, the committee began to meet monthly and take on amore active role in planning and developing services for homeless Missourians. Thoseactivities include coordinating and facilitating a Balance of State Continuum of CarePlan, developing a plan to End Homelessness and providing technical assistance tonon-profi t agencies in accessing homeless assistance funds. From January throughNovember 2003 Members of the Committee worked with the Governor’s Offi ce to gainoffi cial recognition. On November 7, 2003, the Governor’s Committee to End Homelessreceived that recognition and was offi cially established with the Offi ce of Boards andCommissions.The Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness has three primary responsibilities. Firstis facilitating the Balance of State Continuum of Care process. The second function ofthe Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness is to raise awareness of homeless issuesin Missouri. Third, the Committee maintains a list of resources and shares resourcesthroughout the state. In addition, as part of our HUD requirements, the Committeeensures there is a valid Homeless Missourians Information System (HMIS) and conductsRegional Housing Team Meetings on a quarterly basis.GOVERNOR’S COMMITTEE TO END HOMELESSNESS MEMBER LISTGOAL 7:GOAL 8:GOAL 9:Take the necessary actions to fully utilize federal, state, and other funds available toend homelessness among veterans and their families.Take the necessary actions to fully utilize federal, state, and other funds available todevelop housing for ex-offenders.Assure that various state discharge policies do not increase the number of formerlyinstitutionalized individuals that become homeless.“Homelessness isunacceptable in Missouri.”These are steps the Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness intends to accomplish in the coming years.Support collaborative efforts of shared informationbetween all continua in the state ofMissouriReduce the stigma on homelessness by raisingawareness about homelessnessIncrease housing stock and affordable housingCreate a relationship between the ConsolidatedPlan, the 10 Year Plan and the Balance of StateContinuum of Care grant administered by HUDGain support for ex-offenders being releasedand increase reentry programsImplement Project Homeless ConnectIncrease housing optionsIncrease subsidiesCollaborate with State leadership in the adoptionof strategies, allocation of resources, and implementationof the recommendations of this reportNEXT STEPSDenise Heet, GCEH ChairSandy Wilson, GCEH Vice ChairHeather Bradley-Geary, GCEH SecretaryLiz Hagar-Mace, GCEH HistorianJames Figueroa-Robnett, Jr.Craig RectorCarolyn StemmonsJeannie Chaffi nJennifer CarterMichael McLayVevia SturmRandy Griffi thAntoinette TriplettDana McAuliffeCynthia LarcomMichelle GarandRandy SharpDan ClarkGreg VogelweidDoilnella WilliamsMyra CallahanMajor George WindhamTyrone J. FlowersGerry HodgeVacant Slot: Dept. of Social Services, Division ofYouth ServicesVacant Slot: Dept. of Social Services, MedicaidProgram RepresentativeVacant Slot: Workforce DevelopmentVacant Slot: Social Security Administration