1. CalWORKs Housing Support Program
Presentation by San Francisco County:
Anna Pineda-Martinez and Damon Martinez
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

2. SF CalWORKs HSP Agenda: SF Facts and Figures Program Summary
Design and Structure
Process Flow
Housing Benefits and Wrap-around Services
Program Guidelines
Program Development and Implementation
Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
Highlights and Summary
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

3. SF CW HSP SF Facts and Figures
2nd most densely populated major city in the U.S (about 17,867 people per sq. mile per
$ , current median price for 2bdr
8/2014: 212 families on wait list for shelter, and 239 were occupied beds in family shelters.
340, point-in time documented number of homeless families in CalWORKs
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

4. SF CW HSP
Housing First model that assist CalWORKs families in quickly obtaining permanent housing paired with JOBsNOW. Subsequently, wrap-around services are provided to foster housing retention and to address barriers that impact the recipients’ path towards self-sufficiency.
Model: Housing first paired with JOBsNOW and wrap-around services.
Population: current CalWORKs families, that meets the CDSS definition for homelessness
Targeted approach: staying at family shelters, on shelter wait-list, referrals from CBO and staff, family’s request, and CalWIN data
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

5. SF CW HSP Program Summary
Conceptual Operating Structure (no particular order:)
CW Social Worker responsible for housing case management
Acquire a Housing Locator and Connector Services
Fiscal Support for payment issuances
Leverage existing HMIS system to serve as a central HSP database
Paired with JOBsNOW services
Reliance on other existing CW benefits and services as part of wrap around services
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

6. SF CW HSP Program Summary
Process Flow:
Referrals or client self-identification for HSP
Family Screening or Assessment Process for HSP
HSP Intake and determination of HSP Eligibility
Housing identification, matching and placement process, performed by contract provider
Housing Case Management that focuses on rental compliance and retention, and then coordination with JOBsNOw and wrap around services.
Closure, graduated out of subsidy or failed to regain CW eligibility.
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

7. SF CW HSP Program Summary of HSP Benefits and Services
Housing Services:
Gradually decreasing rental subsidy that can start up to $ Goal is to decrease subsidy at every renewal while also increasing family’s income.
Court-order eviction assistance and costs associated to prevent eviction process
Move-in fees and any furniture deemed necessary to the family
Housing search and placement services
Housing barrier assessment and housing case management to foster housing retention
Legal services and credit repair
Other essential related costs may be covered on a case-by-case basis.
Landlord outreach and engagement-for those who self-identifies a unit upon entry to program
HSP Social Worker providing housing related case management to support housing compliance and retention
McKinney Vento connection (if appropriate)
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

8. SF CW HSP Program Summary
Wrap Around Services:
JOBsNow-unsubsidized, subsidized, Public Sector training with SF County, Community Jobs; Individual training Internship Vocational English as a Second Language Immersion Program
CalWORKs benefits such as cash, food, and medical
Employment services that includes job preparation services, training, subsidized employment, and unsubsidized employment
Early Engagement: Robust Appraisal, Family Stabilization and/or SSI Case Management
Behavioral Health and Domestic Violence Services
Ancillary or supportive services not limited to child care and transportation
Money management classes
Free tax preparation
Social Work support-as needed, different from Housing case management
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

9. SF CW HSP Guidelines
Rental subsidy is up to $ , and can cover up to 100% for the first 2 months. A 30% subsidy decrease starts on the 3rd month, per income.
Housing Plan is created and reviewed for progress every 3 months.
Income and rent amount are major factors of consideration. Existing barriers and issues are considered including its occurrence and length- if possible.
Associated move-in costs determined essential and one-time only can be covered.
Move-in furniture limited to bed, dresser and kitchen table, chair, and couch with a limit of no more than $350 per item. Used existing guidelines from another subsidy program ran by our housing and Homeless Division
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

10. SF CW HSP Development and Implementation
CW HSP Social Work Specialist for case management
Housing Locator and Connector Services
Fiscal
Strong connection and partnership with JOBsNow
Connection to Eligibility, Employment Specialist, and Social Work staff
CalWIN and access to existing client data and information
PENDING: Database and System (HMIS)
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

11. SF CW HSP Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
Details, details, and more details on policies, protocols, processes, form, reports, etc
Communications, meetings, memorialization of agreements
Acquisition of contracted system and services
Support and best practices from Contracts and Housing and Homeless Division
Convergence of design, structure, and resources
Recalibration and process improvement exercises.
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4/20/2017

12. SF CW HSP Highlights
JOBsNOW! Wage Subsidy Program provides work opportunities to low-income San Franciscans while offering employers a wage reimbursement for new hires. 
Un-Subsidized Jobs
Wage Subsidy (WS): Permanent jobs in private or non- profit business with an average wage of $16.00/hr. Wage Reimbursement for up to $5000 for employers.
Public Service Trainee (PST): City of SF Employment earning $12.98/hr, 32hrs/wk for 6 months
Individual Training Internship Program (ITIP): Paid Internship in a non-profit agency earning $11.03/hr 32hrs/week for 6 months
Community Jobs Program (CJP): Paid Internship earning $11.03/hr 25hrs/week + professional development classes
Vocational English as a Second Language Immersion Program (VIP): ESL Internship + Paid Work Experience at Level 3 or Level 4 earning $11.03/hr, hrs/wk
Note: wage amount not an accurate reflection of current wages due to recent increase
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017

13. SF CW HSP Highlight
JOBsNOW Program can connect you to a wide range of occupations
JOBsNOW!
PROGRAM
Office Support
Food Services
Health Care
Hospitality
Customer Service
Construction
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14. SF CW HSP Summary Thank You Next Steps Q&A
Continued active partnership with internal and external stakeholders and policy makers
Complete the HSP implementation phase
Continued Process Improvement of all HSP areas
Develop and complete the HMIS system for usage
Data collection for reporting and analysis
Q&A
Thank You
SF Presentation at CDSS CW HSP Conference in Sacramento 2/26/15
4/20/2017