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Annual Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness in Vermont
January 28-29, 2014
TRAINING GUIDE
Point in Time History • Since 2003, HUD has required all Continuums of Care (CoC) to collect local
data on unsheltered homeless persons.
• Beginning in 2007, HUD standardized this data into the Point in Time (PIT).
• VT: In 2006, the data collection form was created with input from the CoC. The data is entered in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Then a small group of CoC members trained agencies, organizations, and volunteers on the definitions, collection process, and the use of the data collected
Why we do the Point in Time Count:
• Ensure that all Vermonters, particularly low and moderate income persons, people with disabilities, homeless people, elders, families with children and others, have safe, adequate, physically accessible and affordable housing.
• Promote the recognition of housing and services as a basic right for all Vermonters through education of the public and elected officials.
Agency Filling In The Point-In-Time Form
Agency examples- Bennington Police, St Albans Library, Dodge House,Good Samaritan Haven, Brattleboro Drop-In Center, Lamoille Family Center, Middlebury College, Central Vermont Community Action, Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Springfield Town Clerk, Burlington Emergency Shelter
Where did you STAY LAST NIGHT? January 28, 2014. (this applies to the entire household)
Town/City Vermont: __________ : Where the person stayed
Outside : Any place not meant for human habitation
Temporary stays with families/friends/other: couch surfing, a spare room, basement room, camper in their yard, Emergency Shelter: Good Samaritan Haven, Circle, etc,..
AHS Emergency Motel Voucher or Motel/Hotel Charitable organization funded
Homeless Transitional Housing, youth, Domestic Violence, MIT for Homeless, Veterans, etc., (NAME) ___________
Motel/Hotel paid by household: Out of Pocket, or Other:_____________
Las
LOCATION:
Immediate Housing Need, Literal Homeless Episode
Previous Permanent Residence
HUD continues to include youth ages 18-24 in the 2014 homeless count. Communities are strongly encouraged to coordinate with local homeless education liaisons and Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) service providers, as well as any service organizations that assist homeless children and youth, to get a comprehensive count. Many homeless children and youth do not use homeless residential services, and thus, may not appear in databases; while others may be in unsheltered locations that are difficult to find during street counts. It may be helpful to recruit current or formerly homeless children and youth to assist in conducting the count, as they may be able to identify areas where homeless children and youth congregate, as well as assist in conducting interviews. SCHOOLS: When counting homeless children, the entire household (adults and other children) needs to be included in the survey as a: “Household with at least one adult and one child” or “Household with ONLY children”
Household Information
Sub-Population Data
UNSHELTERED night time count is conducted:
6:00PM (Tuesday, January 28th) to 6:00AM (Wednesday, January 29th)Where is the household currently staying?
UNSHELTERED daytime count is conducted:6:00AM to 6:00PM (Wednesday, January 29th)Ask: “Where did you stay last night?”
SHELTERED homeless bed count includes:6:00PM (Tuesday, January 28th) to 6:00AM (Wednesday, January 29th)Which homeless program did they stay in?
*shelter, transitional housing for the homeless, motel voucher program, other.
*IMPORTANT*SEND ALL COMPLETED PIT SURVEYS TO YOUR LOCAL COORDINATOR BY
February 5th, 2014
Be Sure to Know Where to Turn in PIT Forms
Contacts for Local Coordinator can be located at the VCEH website (drop-down menu):
helpingtohousevt.org/continuums-of-care/
•ADDISON:
Contact: Ingrid Pixley Agency: Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC)
Address: 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
Phone: (802) 388-6751 Email: [email protected]
• BENNINGTON:
Contact: Sadie Fischesser Agency: AHS Field Services Division
Phone: (802) 447-2745 Email: [email protected]
• NORTHEAST KINGDOM: Serving Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties
Contact: Kathy Metras Agency: Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Phone: (802) 334-7316 Email: [email protected]
•CHITTENDEN:
Contact: Marcy Krumbine Agency: CEDO
Phone: (802) 865-7171Email: [email protected]
•FRANKLIN/GRAND ISLE:
Contact: Mariah Murphy Agency: Northwestern Counseling & Support Services
Phone: (802) 393-6453 Email: [email protected]
•LAMOILLE:
Contact: Scott Johnson (co-chair) Agency: Lamoille Family Center
Phone: (802) 888-5229 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Lily Sojourner (co-chair) Agency: VT AHS Field Services
Phone: (802) 888-1330 Email: [email protected]
• RUTLAND:
Contact: Deborah Hall Agency: Rutland County Housing Coalition
Phone: (802) 775-9286 Email: [email protected]
• WASHINGTON:
Contact: Rick DeAngelis Agency: Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Phone: (802) 828-3526 Email: [email protected]
•WINDHAM SOUTH: Serving towns of Stratton, Jamaica, Townshend, Athens, Westminster, Brookline, Wardsboro, Newfane, Putney, Somerset, Dover, Dummerston, Wilmington, Marlboro, Brattleboro, Whitingham, Halifax, Guilford and Vernon
Contact: David DeAngelis (co-chair) Agency: Brattleboro Housing Authority
Phone: (802) 254-6071 ext. 11 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Josh Davis (co-chair) Agency: Morningside House
Phone: (802) 257-0066 x102 Email: [email protected]
•WINDSOR-NORTH/ORANGE: Serving Windsor County towns of Hartford, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon and Woodstock; Orange County towns of Bradford, Corinth, Fairlee, Newbury, Stafford, Thetford, Topsham, Vershire and West Fairlee
Randolph Area Housing Taskforce is affiliated with Upper Valley CoC to also serve: Windsor
County towns of Barnard, Bethel, Rochester, Royalton and Stockbridge; Orange County- Braintree, Brookfield, Chelsea, Orange, Randolph, Tunbridge, Washington & Williamstown
Contact: Sara Kobylenski Agency: Upper Valley Haven Address
Phone: (802) 295-6500 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Lynn Boyle Agency: AHS FSD- Hartford & Springfield
Phone: (802) 295-4115 Email: [email protected]
•WINDSOR-SO./WINDHAM-NO.: Serving Windsor County- Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston, West Windsor, & Windsor; Windham County towns- Grafton, Londonderry, Rockingham & Windham.
Contact: Pat Burke Agency: SE VT Community Action
Phone: (802) 722-4575 Email: [email protected]
Resources• Point-In-Time Instructions (see back of form)• Point-In-Time : “Users Guide”• Any questions contact:
• Point-In-Time Instructions (see back of form)• Point-In-Time “USER’S GUIDE”• Any Questions:1.PIT Local Community Contact2.VT 2113.VSHA: 802-828-0294 or [email protected] or [email protected]
*Please note: initials and unique identifying information of persons on PIT forms will remain confidential and not be included in any reports or publications. Data is guarded with strict security policies to protect privacy.An individual’s decision to participate in the PIT will not affect the quality or quantity of services that they are eligible to receive from any service provider and will not be used to deny outreach, shelter, housing or services.
