Download - SMITH GA SPRING 2015 PRESENTATION
Graduate Researcher: Altonio SmithDepartment of Community and Regional Planning
Alabama A&M University
Outline
• Spring 2015 Assignments• Major research assignment:
Spring 2015• Continuation of Work
• Expand my knowledge base through 1. Supportive Housing Course2. Attend a Housing Conference
• Assist the AAMU CDC in its CHDO Re-Certification with the State of Alabama• Assisted DCRP with High School Senior Recruitment
• Major research assignment: Spring 2015A case study of the Supportive Housing Program for Homeless Veterans; The AAMU Community Development Corporation and how it can utilize Supportive Housing to expand its Economic Base
Spring 2015: Assignments
2015 Alabama Housing and Finance Authority WorkshopFebruary 17, 2015 in Montgomery, Al
• Discussion topics will focus on those related to applying for 2015 HOME funds and/or Housing Credits: Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program Policy Changes• Capital Maintenance Planning Primer• AHFA HOME and Housing Credit Program Overview• Significant Changes for 2015• DMS Online Application Demonstration• Compliance Update• Application and submission process for CHDOs applying for Housing Tax Credits for the 2015 tax year.• Changes to point system for evaluation and the award system
Attended Alabama Housing and Finance Authority Workshop
Expansion of knowledge base
The Source for Housing Solutions
Module 1INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGThis training module provides an overview of quality supportive housing using the framework of the CSH Dimensions of Quality Supportive Housing. It describes and defines the main components of quality supportive housing projects and provides specific examples. - See more at: http://www.csh.org/qualityonlinetrainings#sthash.4Wd8f9in.dpuf
Module 2COORDINATING PROPERTY/HOUSING MANAGEMENT AND SERVICESThe coordination between property/housing managers and supportive service providers is one of the hallmarks of successful supportive housing. This training defines these roles, outlines key areas of coordination and provides real life examples of coordination in action. - See more at: http://www.csh.org/qualityonlinetrainings#sthash.4Wd8f9in.dpuf
Module 3 Streamlining Access to HousingThis training explains the key components of streamlining access to supportive housing using multiple learning scenarios to engage users and facilitate learning.
- See more at :http://www.csh.org/qualityonlinetrainings#sthash.4Wd8f9in.dpuf
Module 4Delivering Services to Targeted PopulationsUsers will gain an understanding of the specific needs of different populations in supportive housing and how to best deliver supportive services to each.
- See more at: http://www.csh.org/qualityonlinetrainings#sthash.4Wd8f9in.dpuf
Attended Supportive Housing Training and Workshops
http://www.csh.org/quality
Expansion of knowledge base
2014 Alabama Statewide Housing and Homelessness ConferenceNovember 5-7, 2014
Sponsored by: Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama (LIHCA)
Alabama Alliance to End Homelessness (ALAEH)
• Evidence base permanent Supportive Housing• Cornerstone Services in Supportive Housing• ABCs of Property Management• Neighborhood Revitalization
Attended Supportive Housing Training and Workshops
Expansion of knowledge base
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015 A case study of the Supportive Housing Program for Homeless Veterans; The AAMU Community Development Corporation and how it can utilize Supportive Housing to expand its Economic Base
Literature Review
This literature review summarizes the conclusions of several reviews and critiques of the growing body of research on the topics related to how Community Development Organizations (CBO’s) like the AAMU CDC can utilize the Supportive Housing Program to increase its economic base, in continuing its non-profit missions abroad. The research topics will include;
• What is Supportive Housing?• Models of Supportive Housing• How CDC’s can maintain their non-profit status while
increasing its economic base outside of Federal, State, and local grants, or donations.
• Community Based Organizations and Case Studies of Supportive Housing Programs
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015 A case study of the Supportive Housing Program for Homeless Veterans; The AAMU Community Development Corporation and how it can utilize Supportive Housing to expand its Economic Base
Figure 2.0: Social Characteristics of the Homeless Demographic in the Huntsville MSA, between 2012 and 2013
Figure 2.0 depicts the following;•432 men women and children were living in emergency shelters, transitional housing or on the streets in 2012.•586 men women and children were living in emergency shelters, transitional housing or on the streets in 2012.
• The homeless demographic throughout the Huntsville Alabama MSA increased by 36% from 2012 to 2013.
Results and Findings
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015
Results and Findings
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015
Funding generated from rental units
Unit type
Units Set Aside for Supportive Housing
Average Market Rates
Monthly Projected billables to Huntsville Housing Authority (HUD Section 8 Choice Voucher Program)
1-Bedroom 40 $450 $18,0002-Bedroom 10 $550 $5,500
$23,500total
Figure 4.0: Projected Funding Generated through Supportive Housing Program in Rentals, by Unit type, and Average Market Rent
Figures 4.0 and 4.2 depicts the following:
•Based on the Market averages for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom Multi-family rates the AAMU CDC would be projected to raise funding from Supportive Housing Rental units in the amount of $23,500 per month.
Results and Findings
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015Results and Findings
Figure 4.4 depicts the following;
Based upon projected funding generated by Supportive Housing rentals, the AAMU CDC is estimated to make 282,000 the first year, and $1,410,000 by year 5 of the Supportive Housing Program
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015Results and Findings
Figure 4.6 depicts the following;• Based upon trend analysis from the Alabama Department of Medicaid, and The Department of Veterans Affairs, Case
Manager Billables are calculated on 10% of the total estimated clients in the 1 st year, 20% in the 2nd year, maximum estimates at 30% over a 5-yr period.
• Average annual estimates for individual clients are based on $10,000 per client• Total estimated funding for billed to Medicaid for Case Management Services are 50,000 1 st year, $100,000 2nd year,
and estimated maximum to be $150,000 per years 3 through 5.
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015Results and Findings
• AAMU CDC Supportive Housing Budget PlanBased upon data analysis, estimates, and budget projections, the researcher ascertains that the AAMU CDC over five years of providing a Supportive Housing Program for Chronically Homeless Veterans in the Huntsville, AL MSA, could increase its economic base by $1,782,930
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015Conclusions
References Alabama A&M University Community Development Corporation, bi-laws and organizational
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Rehabilitation Journal, 13 (4), 91-94. (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development Office of Special Needs Assistance
Programs, Supportive Housing Program. Retrieved October, 17 2014 from http://www.hud.gov
Katz, S. E., Nardacci, D., & Sabatini, A. (Eds.) (1993). Intensive Treatment of the Homeless Mentally
Ill. Washington , DC: American Psychiatric Press. North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (NACH) Homeless Demographics and Supportive
Services. Retrieved March 15, 2014 from http://www.nachcares.org Ridgeway, P., Simpson, A., Wittman , F., & Wheeler, G. (1994). Home making and community building. Journal of Mental Health Administration , 21 (4), 407-418 . The National Housing Conference and the Center for Housing Policy, Veterans Perminant
Supportive Housing and Practices, copyright May 2013. Retrieved November, 16 2014, http://www.nhc.org/media/files/VeteransPermanentSupportiveHousing.pdf
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Supportive Housing Program. Retrieved
October, 17 2014 from http://www.hud.gov The Wellstone Behavioral Health) Supportive Housing Program. Retrieved October, 15, 2014
from https://www.wellstone.com/ U.S. Internal Revenue Service (October 2014) Retrieved from http://www.irs.gov U.S. Census Bureau (October 2014) Retrieved from http://www.census.gov United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, Retrieved November 29 2014
http://usich.gov/usich_resources/solutions/explore/permanent_supportive_housing•
Major Research Assignment: Spring 2015
This concludes my presentation. Are
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Acknowledgements
• Executive Director of AAMU CDC Mr. Joseph Lee • Faculty and Staff in the Department of Community and Regional Planning.