Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Jo Zimmer, Rural Oregon Continuum of Care

This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Learning Objectives Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of: The 100-Day Challenge model and how it uses data to track progress on ending youth homelessness; The challenges related to data that communities are encountering in their 100-Day Challenges on youth homelessness, and some of the solutions to these challenges; The data challenges one community confronted in their 100-Day Challenge and how they continue to work to address them; and, The data challenges and solutions related to youth homelessness encountered by others in this room.

What are 100-Day Challenges to End Youth Homelessness? This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase What are 100-Day Challenges to End Youth Homelessness?

HUD’s 100-Day Challenges on Youth Homelessness This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase HUD’s 100-Day Challenges on Youth Homelessness Challenges are part of HUD’s broader technical assistance focus on youth homelessness HUD sponsored two cohorts in 2017 and one in 2018: Five urban communities in 2017 cohort 1 Four rural communities in 2017 cohort 2 Five urban communities in 2018 cohort Several communities have pursued Challenges outside of the HUD-sponsored opportunity

This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase HUD’s 100-Day Challenges

HUD’s 100-Day Challenges on Youth Homelessness This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase HUD’s 100-Day Challenges on Youth Homelessness Applicant communities are: YHDP applicants who were not selected for funding Selected through a competitive process Technical assistance only (no funding) Summaries and case studies on the “YHDP Community Resources” section of the HUD Exchange

The 100-Day Challenge Model This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase The 100-Day Challenge Model A 100-Day Challenge is a method of systems change that: Seeks to answer the question: “How can we change our system without necessarily adding new financial resources?” Features a team of diverse stakeholders working together to achieve ambitious results in a short period of time. Builds the foundation for long-term change within a system.

Core Elements of a 100-Day Challenge This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Core Elements of a 100-Day Challenge Time Limit Creates urgency around the goal, but not impossibility Forces immediate collaboration Unleashes entrepreneurial spirit Role and Responsibilities System leaders (“sponsors”) provide focus areas for the challenge and give support Front line staff (“team”) set the goal and perform the work Facilitator (“coach”) guides but does not lead

Core Elements of a 100-Day Challenge This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Core Elements of a 100-Day Challenge Innovation Permission to fail Urgency leads to rapid experimentation Inter-team collaboration and sharing Results Focused “How do we move the needle?” Goals must be measurable Publicly track data throughout Challenge on Data Dashboard

100-Day Challenge Data Dashboard This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase 100-Day Challenge Data Dashboard

This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase What data-related barriers are 100-Day Challenge teams facing? How are they responding to these barriers?

Locating Homeless Youth This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Locating Homeless Youth Barrier: Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness are often less likely to seek shelter than adults, since much of shelter is geared towards adults. This population also interacts with a different range of service providers. Response: Expand HMIS coverage or data sharing to youth-specific service providers (e.g. schools). Outreach teams dedicated to youth and young adults. Youth-focused marketing campaigns. Tap knowledge of youth with previous lived experience.

Collecting Sensitive Information This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Collecting Sensitive Information Barrier: Youth and young adults are afraid or unable to share information that is important to housing them or to tracking progress on metrics. Information such as LGTBQ+ status and history of trauma. Response: Stop asking but target housing and services toward that population as much as possible. Partnerships with organizations that serve LGBTQ+ youth. Authentic engagement with youth with lived experience.

Legal Barriers to Information Sharing This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Legal Barriers to Information Sharing Barrier: Sharing data about homeless youth under the age of 18 is complicated by legal issues around parental consent. Response: Include RHY providers and other organizations that serve minors in case conferencing. Create data-sharing agreements that honor legal concerns of providers but allow for collaboration.

Cross-System Data Sharing This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives George Martin, HomeBase Cross-System Data Sharing Barrier: Other sectors are reluctant to share data with teams focused on youth homelessness. Response: System leaders use political or bureaucratic savvy to onboard data-sharing partners. (“Data sharing from above.”) Front line staff use contacts in other sectors to explore data sharing opportunities. (“Data sharing from below.”)

Focus on One Community: This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives Jo Zimmer, Rural Oregon CoC Focus on One Community: Marion County, OR 100-Day Challenge Team (Rural OR CoC)

Marion County Challenge Summary This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives Jo Zimmer, Rural Oregon CoC Marion County Challenge Summary Unreasonable but believable goal: BHAG Strangers to family What is uniquely challenging about youth? Collecting sensitive data from young clients Privacy issues in serving unaccompanied minor-aged youth Barriers to sharing data across social services systems How to assess vulnerability Unique approaches to collecting and sharing data

Marion County Challenge Summary This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives Jo Zimmer, Rural Oregon CoC Marion County Challenge Summary Innovations, insights, new questions, challenges Actions and outcomes Asks of system leaders Alignment with other youth-focused programs and funding Sustainability Learning collaborative re: youth coordinated entry

Marion County Dashboard This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives Jo Zimmer, Rural Oregon CoC Marion County Dashboard

Are you seeing these challenges in your community? This Confronting Data Related Barriers in Youth Homelessness Initiatives Jo Zimmer, Rural Oregon CoC Questions? Are you seeing these challenges in your community? What are your solutions and work-arounds?