1. Creating a real system across the balance of state Virginia’s approach
National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference
July 18, 2017 – Washington, DC

4. Virginia Balance of State
69 counties and cities
500 miles from most eastern point to most western point
Census: 1.5 million
Comprised of 12 local planning groups (LPGs)
2017 Point-in-Time:
- 722 total
- 159 unsheltered
- 102 families (299 people)
- 423 singles
- 39 CH
- 37 veterans

5. CoC Funding 5 PSH projects (40%) 3 RRH projects (33%) HMIS (16%)
CoC Planning (11%)
Total $891,945

6. LPG Requirements
Governance policies, a board, committees, and written standards that align with the BoS CoC overarching governance
Open meetings at least every other month, and publish notices of meeting agendas and minutes
Elect Steering Committee and sub-committee representatives
Conduct PIT and HIC at least annually (provide to CA)
Submit APR to HUD (where applicable)
Participate in HMIS (if applicable) and adhere to the BoS’s HMIS Policies and Procedures maintained by Homeward (HMIS administrator)
Use system level data (HUD and state) to make LPG decisions
Support the priorities established by the BoS CoC aligning with state and federal policies

7. Coordinated Entry Coordinated Entry Committee
Representation from 8 of the 12 LPGs
VI-SPDAT
One phone number for LPG
Training on prioritization
Case conferencing
By-name lists
Working on prioritization, marketing standardization, access to shelter outside of entry hours
Work in progress to meet January requirements
DHCD performs a variety of functions such as performance monitoring, engagement and education of stakeholders, submission of the HUD funding applications, and HMIS administration in collaboration with Homeward

8. Virginia’s Statewide Approach
Statewide training efforts for CoCs and LPGs
RRH (workshops and learning collaboratives)
System Design Clinics
Emergency Shelter Learning Communities
Systemic approach
Funding is combination of state and federal into one program
CoCs and LPGs submit community proposal for emergency response system to address homelessness
Required to governance, coordinated entry, etc. dictated by HUD
Required to submit policies and procedures, job descriptions and rules
Required to adhere to RRH benchmarks and procedures
ES required to be low-barrier and housing focused
CoC Contract

9. Virginia’s Statewide Approach
Prescriptive funding
Constant communication and messaging: systemic approach; housing first; housing focus; making data informed decisions
Working in partnership

10. Contact Information
Andriea Ukrop CoC Coordinator Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Kathy Robertson Associate Director, Housing And Community Development