exhibit 1 2010 - independence · before starting the exhibit 1 continuum of care (coc) application...

Before Starting the Exhibit 1 Continuum of Care(CoC) Application

HUD strongly encourages ALL applicants to review the following information BEFORE beginningthe 2010 Exhibit 1 Continuum of Care (CoC) Application.

Training resources are available online at: www.hudhre.info/esnaps &nbsp- Trainingmodules are available to help complete or update the Exhibit 1 application, including attachingrequired forms. &nbsp- The HUD HRE Virtual Help Desk is available for submitting technicaland policy questions. &nbsp

Things to Remember

- Review the 2010 Notice of Funding Availability for the Continuum of Care (CoC) HomelessAssistance Program in its entirety for specific application and program requirements. - CoCsthat applied in the 2009 competition and selected the bring forward option during CoCRegistration must be careful to review each question in the Exhibit 1. Questions may havechanged or been removed so the information brought forward may or may not be relevant. Notall questions will have information brought forward. For those questions, you must enterresponse manually. Be sure to review the application carefully. Verify and update as needed toensure accuracy. - New CoCs or CoCs that did not apply in 2009 will not have pre-populatedinformation and must complete all Exhibit 1 forms. - There are character limits for the narrativesections of the application and the amounts are listed accordingly. It is recommended that CoCsfirst write narrative responses in Microsoft Word and then cut and paste into e-snaps.

Applicant: Kansas City/Independence/ Lee's Summit/Jackson County CoC MO-604Project: MO-604 CoC Registration 2010 COC_REG_2010_019559

Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1A. Continuum of Care (CoC) Identification

Instructions:The fields on this screen are read only and reference the information entered during the CoCRegistration process. Updates cannot be made at this time. If the information on this screen isnot correct, contact the HUD Virtual Help Desk at www.hudhre.info.

CoC Name and Number (From CoCRegistration):

MO-604 - Kansas City/Independence/ Lee'sSummit/Jackson County CoC

CoC Lead Agency Name: Homeless Services Coalition of Greater KansasCity


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Primary Decision-Making Group

Instructions:The following questions are related to the CoC primary decision-making group. The primaryresponsibility of this group is to manage the overall planning effort for the entire CoC, including,but not limited to:- Setting agendas for full Continuum of Care meetings- Project monitoring- Determining project priorities- Providing final approval for the CoC application submission.This body is also responsible for the implementation of the CoC's HMIS, either through directoversight or through the designation of an HMIS implementing agency. This group may be theCoC Lead Agency or may authorize another entity to be the CoC Lead Agency under itsdirection.

Name of primary decision-making group: Homeless Services Coalition (HSC) Board ofDirectors

Indicate the frequency of group meetings: Monthly or more

If less than bi-monthly, please explain (limit 500 characters):

Indicate the legal status of the group: 501(c)(3)

Specify "other" legal status:

Indicate the percentage of group membersthat represent the private sector:

(e.g., non-profit providers, homeless orformerly homeless

persons, advocates and consumer interests)

75%

* Indicate the selection process of group members:(select all that apply)

Elected: X

Assigned:

Volunteer:

Appointed:

Other:


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Specify "other" process(es):

Briefly describe the selection process of group members. Descriptionshould include why this process was established and how it works (limit750 characters):

The Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City (HSC)is amembership organization of non-profit organizations that serve those who arehomeless or at risk of homelessness, federal, state and local governmentagencies, and private individuals concerned with homelessness in Kansas Cityand the surrounding area. The members elect a Board of Directors and Officersat their annual meeting. Vacancies on the Board that occur between electionsare filled by the Board but members so chosen must be affirmed by themembership at the next annual meeting. The Board of Directors includes oneformerly homeless member whose identity as such is kept confidential.

* Indicate the selection process of group leaders:(select all that apply):

Elected: X

Assigned:

Volunteer:

Appointed:

Other:

Specify "other" process(es):

If administrative funds were made available to the CoC, would theprimary-decision making body, or its designee, have the capacity to beresponsible for activities such as applying for HUD funding and servingas a grantee, providing project oversight, and monitoring. Explain (limit750 characters):

Yes-Each year new CoC projects are developed with planning assistance fromthe HSC. Monitoring of the programs and agencies occurs on an annual basis.The HSC Board is ready to assume new responsibilities such as serving as agrantee and additional project oversight as we believe this supports our effortsto enhance service delivery in the community. By January of 2011 HSC willhave a Project Specialist in place to increase our capability to do enhancedmonitoring of projects and offer in-depth training.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1C. Continuum of Care (CoC) Committees,Subcommittees and Work Groups

Instructions:Provide information on up to five of the CoCs most active CoC-wide planning committees,subcommittees, and workgroups. CoCs should only include information on those groups that aredirectly involved in CoC-wide planning activities such as project review and selection, dischargeplanning, disaster planning, completion of the Exhibit 1 application, conducting the point-in-timecount, and 10-year plan coordination. For each group, briefly describe the role and howfrequently the group meets. If one of more of the groups meet less than quarterly, pleaseexplain.

For additional instructions, refer to the ¿Exhibit 1 Detailed Instructions¿ which can be accessedon the left-hand menu bar.

Committees and FrequencyName of Group Role of Group

(limit 750 characters)Meeting Frequency

Continuum of Care Committee The Continuum of Care Committee is dedicatedto defining, evaluating, and enhancing theContinuum of Care system and coordianting thesubmission of the annual HUD SHP NOFAapplication. The CoC Committee works throughthe Grants, HMIS, and Special Needs PopulationWork Group Sub-Committees.

Monthly or more

HMIS Work Group Sub-Committee Over the past several years this sub-committeehas focused on increasing the number ofmembers participating in the HMIS. The HMISSub-committee is shifting its focus to training ofmembers regarding analysis of the datasubmitted. In addition, this sub-committee willhelp track data as it develops from the newHPRP funding the community has received.

Monthly or more

Grants Work Group Sub-Committee Using input from the other committees theGrants Work Group Sub-Committee trainsmembers in preparing their SHP NOFA Exhibit 2application. They conduct member surveys toassist with the Exhibit 1 component of theapplication and conduct technical submissiontraining for conditionally funded projects. Thissub-committee also leads the membership inpreparing and conducting the Point In TimeCount. Throughout the year they monitorprograms for HUD compliance and encouragemembers to document any changes or newdevelopments for programs to be considered forthe coming year. This committee also evaluatesand recommends other grants opportunities forthe COC.

Monthly or more

Ranking and Review Panel The community Ranking and Review Panel is anindependent group of individuals appointed bythe Homeless Services Coalition to rank andreview new grant applications. The panel iscomprised of individuals who are not affiliatedwith any of the applicants. They represent thecity, the county, and the private sector.

semi-annually (twice a year)

Special Needs Population Work Group Sub-Committee

This sub-committee examines trends from thePoint In Time Count and HMIS to determinegaps in service to subpopulations such as thosewho are severely and persistently mentally ill,dually diagnosed, elderly, youth aging out of thefoster care system, substance abusers and thechronically homeless. With input from the COCmembership they design training for providers toenhance their services to these subpopulations.

Monthly or more


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

If any group meets less than quarterly, please explain (limit 750characters):

The Ranking and Review Panel meets two to three times during the NOFAprocess for training and the ranking and review process.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1D. Continuum of Care (CoC) MemberOrganizations

Identify all CoC member organizations or individuals directly involved inthe CoC planning process. To add an organization or individual, click onthe icon.

Organization Name Membership Type OrganizationType

Organization Role Subpopulations

City of Kansas City - PlanningDepartment

Public Sector Local g...

Attend Consolidated Plan planningmeetings during past 12...

NONE

City of Kansas City -Neighborhood and Communit...



NONE

Department of Mental Health Public Sector State g...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group,Attend 10-year planni...

Seriously Me...

Governor's Committee to EndHomelessness

Public Sector State g...


NONE

COMBAT Public Sector Local g...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group Youth,Subst...

Jackson County HousingResource Commission


Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group NONE

Jackson County HealthDepartment


Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group Seriously Me...

Kansas City Health Department Public Sector Local g...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group HIV/AIDS

Housing Authority of Kansas City Public Sector Public ...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group,Attend Consolidated P...

NONE

Housing Authority ofIndependence

Public Sector Public ...


NONE

University of Missouri - KansasCity

Public Sector School...


The University of Kansas Public Sector School...


Kansas City Public School District Public Sector School...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group Youth

Independence School District Public Sector School...


Kansas City Police Department Public Sector Lawenf...


Full Employment Council Public Sector Local w...


Veterans, Youth


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

American Indian Council Private Sector Non-pro...


Seriously Me...

American Red Cross Private Sector Non-pro...


Amethyst Place Private Sector Non-pro...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group SubstanceAbuse

Benilde Hall Private Sector Non-pro...


Veterans, Su...

Bishop Sullivan Center Private Sector Non-pro...


Budget and FinancialManagement Assistance

Private Sector Non-pro...


Community LINC Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

Community Services League Private Sector Non-pro...


Don Bosco Private Sector Non-pro...


Guadalupe Center Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

Hope House Private Sector Non-pro...


Domestic Vio...

Kansas City Community Center Private Sector Non-pro...


SubstanceAbuse

Legal Aid of Western Missouri Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

Mattie Rhodes Private Sector Non-pro...


Mental Health America Heartland Private Sector Non-pro...


Seriously Me...

Mid America Assistance Coalition Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

Neighbor to Neighbor and Sarai'sShop




Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Newhouse Private Sector Non-pro...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group Domestic Vio...

Ozanam Private Sector Non-pro...


Renaissance West Private Sector Non-pro...


reStart Private Sector Faith-b...


Youth,Subst...

Rose Brooks Center Private Sector Non-pro...


Domestic Vio...

SAVE, Inc Private Sector Non-pro...


Substance Ab...

Sheffield Place Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

Swope Health Service Outreach Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

The Helping Hand of GoodwillIndustries



NONE

Housing Information Center Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

The Vet Center Private Sector Non-pro...


Veterans

The Women's EmploymentNetwork



United Services CommunityAction Agency



Uplift Private Sector Non-pro...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group Veterans, Se...

Veronica's Voice Private Sector Non-pro...

None NONE

Cathedral of ImmaculateConception

Private Sector Faith-b...

None NONE

Catholic Charities Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

City Union Mission Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

City Union Mission Family Shelter Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Grand Avenue Temple Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Private Sector Faith-b...


Holy Family House Private Sector Faith-b...

None NONE

Kansas City Rescue Mission Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

Light House Private Sector Faith-b...

None Youth

Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

Mother's Refuge Private Sector Faith-b...

None Youth

Operation Breakthrough Private Sector Faith-b...


Youth

Redemptorist Social ServicesCenter


None NONE

The Salvation Army Crossroads Private Sector Faith-b...


The Salvation Army Honk 'n Holler Private Sector Faith-b...

None NONE

The Salvation Army MissouriShield of Service



The Salvation Army LinwoodCenter Supportive Ho...



NONE

Access House Safe Haven Project Private Sector Non-pro...


Greater Kansas City CommunityFoundation

Private Sector Funder...

None NONE

Missouri Association for SocialWelfare



NONE

Rockhill Academy for IndependentLiving

Private Sector Other

None Seriously Me...

Downtown Improvement District Private Sector Businesses

Attend Consolidated Plan focusgroups/public forums durin...

NONE

Downtown Council Private Sector Businesses


NONE

12th Street Heritage Private Sector Businesses


NONE

TIES Project Private Sector Non-pro...


SubstanceAbuse


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Truman Medical Center West Private Sector Hospita...


NONE

Truman Medical Center HomelessSupport Project ...

Private Sector Hospita...


Seriously Me...

VA Medical Center HomelessProgram



Veterans, Su...

Swope Health Service Healthcarefor the Homeless

Private Sector Hospita...


NONE

Kymette Doxey Individual Homeless


Joyce Humphrey Individual Homeless


NONE

City of Independence Public Sector Local g...


NONE

Missouri Housing DevelopmentCommission

Public Sector State g...


NONE

Phoenix Family Housing Private Sector Non-pro...


NONE

Kansas City Police Department Public Sector Lawenf...


Seriously Me...

Rockhurst University Private Sector Other


Youth

Municipal Court Public Sector Lawenf...


Youth,Domes...

Mid America Regional Council Public Sector Other


NONE

Reconciliation Services Private Sector Faith-b...


Hope Faith Ministries , INC Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

Welcome House Private Sector Non-pro...

None SubstanceAbuse

Synergy Services Private Sector Non-pro...

Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group Youth,Domes...

St. Luke's Hospital Private Sector Hospita...


Forest Avenue Family Shelter Private Sector Faith-b...


NONE

United Way of Greater KansasCity



NONE


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Jackson County CommunityMental Health Fund



NONE

Lee's Summit Housing Authority Public Sector Public ...


NONE

Lee's Summit Police Department Public Sector Lawenf...


Independence Police Department Public Sector Lawenf...


Jackson County Sheriff'sDepartment

Public Sector Lawenf...


Kansas City, Missouri Housingand Community Dev...



NONE

Grandview School District Public Sector School...


Hickman Mills School District Public Sector School...


Resource Development Institute Private Sector Businesses


NONE


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1D. Continuum of Care (CoC) MemberOrganizations Detail

Instructions:Provide information about each CoC member organization, including individuals that are part ofthe CoC planning process. For each member organization, provide information on the following: - Organization name¿Enter the name of the organization or individual. If the individual is a victimof domestic violence, do not enter their actual name.- Type of membership¿Public, private, or individual- Type of organization- Organization role in the CoC planning process- Subpopulations represented¿No more than 2 may be selected- Services provided, if applicable

Name of organization or individual: City of Kansas City - Planning Department

Type of Membership:(public, private, or individual)

Public Sector

Type of Organization:(Content depends on "Type of Membership"

selection)

Local government agencies

Role(s) of the organization: (select all that apply)

Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Attend Consolidated Planfocus groups/public forums during past 12months, Authoring agency for Consolidated Plan

Subpopulation(s) represented by theorganization:

(No more than two subpopulations)

NONE

Does the organization provide direct servicesto homeless people?

No

Services provided to homeless persons andfamilies:

(select all that apply)

Not Applicable


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010



Name of organization or individual: City of Kansas City - Neighborhood andCommunity Services Department


Public Sector


selection)



Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group, Attend 10-year planningmeetings during past 12 months, AttendConsolidated Plan focus groups/public forumsduring past 12 months



NONE


No



Not Applicable


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010



Name of organization or individual: Department of Mental Health


Public Sector


selection)

State government agencies


Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group, Attend10-year planning meetings during past 12months, Attend Consolidated Plan focusgroups/public forums during past 12 months



Seriously Mentally Ill, Substance Abuse


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Street Outreach, CaseManagement, Mental health, Rental Assistance


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010



Name of organization or individual: Governor's Committee to End Homelessness


Public Sector


selection)



Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group, Attend10-year planning meetings during past 12months



NONE


No



Not Applicable


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010



Name of organization or individual: COMBAT


Public Sector


selection)



Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group



Youth, Substance Abuse


No



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management,Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010



Name of organization or individual: Jackson County Housing Resource Commission


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Jackson County Health Department


Public Sector


selection)






Seriously Mentally Ill


No



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Healthcare, HIV/AIDS



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City Health Department


Public Sector


selection)






HIV/AIDS


Yes



Education, Healthcare, HIV/AIDS


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Provide information about each CoC member organization, including individuals that are part ofthe CoC planning process. For each member organization, provide information on the following: - Organization name¿Enter the name of the organization or individual. If the individual is a victimof domestic violence, do not enter their actual name.- Type of membership¿Public, private, or individual- Type of organization- Organization role in the CoC planning process- Subpopulations represented¿No more than 2 may be selected- Services provided, if applicable

Name of organization or individual: Housing Authority of Kansas City


Public Sector


selection)

Public housing agencies


Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group, AttendConsolidated Plan focus groups/public forumsduring past 12 months



NONE


Yes



Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Housing Authority of Independence


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: University of Missouri - Kansas City


Public Sector


selection)

School systems/Universities





NONE


No



Not Applicable


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The University of Kansas


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Not Applicable


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City Public School District


Public Sector


selection)






Youth


Yes



Education


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Independence School District


Public Sector


selection)






Youth


Yes



Education


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City Police Department


Public Sector


selection)

Law enforcement/corrections





NONE


Yes



Law Enforcement


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Full Employment Council


Public Sector


selection)

Local workforce investment act boards





Veterans, Youth


Yes



Education, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: American Indian Council


Private Sector


selection)

Non-profit organizations







Yes



Education, Transportation, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: American Red Cross


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Case Management, Mobile Clinic


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Amethyst Place


Private Sector


selection)






Substance Abuse


Yes



Case Management, Life Skills, Alcohol/DrugAbuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Benilde Hall


Private Sector


selection)






Veterans, Substance Abuse


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Bishop Sullivan Center


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Utilities Assistance,Healthcare, Legal Assistance, Transportation,Rental Assistance, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Budget and Financial Management Assistance


Private Sector


selection)








Yes



Education, Case Management, Life Skills, Mentalhealth


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Community LINC


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management, LifeSkills, Utilities Assistance, Mental health,Transportation, Rental Assistance, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Community Services League


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Child Care, UtilitiesAssistance, Mortgage Assistance,Transportation, Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Don Bosco


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Utilities Assistance,Mortgage Assistance, Mental health,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Guadalupe Center


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Education, Case Management, Child Care,Utilities Assistance, Alcohol/Drug Abuse,HIV/AIDS, Rental Assistance, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Hope House


Private Sector


selection)






Domestic Violence


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Child Care, Life Skills, LawEnforcement, Mental health, Legal Assistance,Alcohol/Drug Abuse



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City Community Center


Private Sector


selection)






Substance Abuse


Yes



Alcohol/Drug Abuse



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Legal Aid of Western Missouri


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Legal Assistance



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Mattie Rhodes


Private Sector


selection)






Youth


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management,Mental health


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Mental Health America Heartland


Private Sector


selection)








Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, Life Skills,Mental health, Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Mid America Assistance Coalition


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Neighbor to Neighbor and Sarai's Shop


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Healthcare, LegalAssistance, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Newhouse


Private Sector


selection)






Domestic Violence


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management, ChildCare, Life Skills, Utilities Assistance, LegalAssistance, Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse,Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Ozanam


Private Sector


selection)






Youth


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Renaissance West


Private Sector


selection)






Substance Abuse


Yes



Case Management, Child Care, Mental health,Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: reStart


Private Sector


selection)

Faith-based organizations





Youth, Substance Abuse


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Legal Assistance, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Street Outreach,Child Care, Life Skills, Healthcare, Mental health,Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Rose Brooks Center


Private Sector


selection)






Domestic Violence


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Utilities Assistance,Mental health, Transportation, Alcohol/DrugAbuse, Rental Assistance



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: SAVE, Inc


Private Sector


selection)






Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS


Yes



Case Management, Utilities Assistance,Healthcare, Mental health, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS, RentalAssistance, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Sheffield Place


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Child Care, Life Skills, Healthcare,Mental health, Transportation, Alcohol/DrugAbuse, HIV/AIDS



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Swope Health Service Outreach


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Street Outreach, CaseManagement, Healthcare, Mental health, MobileClinic, Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse,HIV/AIDS



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Transportation, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Housing Information Center


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, UtilitiesAssistance, Mortgage Assistance, RentalAssistance



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Vet Center


Private Sector


selection)






Veterans


No



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Mental health, Alcohol/DrugAbuse, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Women's Employment Network


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, Transportation,Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: United Services Community Action Agency


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Utilities Assistance,Rental Assistance, Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Uplift


Private Sector


selection)






Veterans, Seriously Mentally Ill


Yes



Street Outreach


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Veronica's Voice


Private Sector


selection)



None



NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, StreetOutreach, Case Management, Life Skills


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Cathedral of Immaculate Conception


Private Sector


selection)



None



NONE


No



Utilities Assistance, Mortgage Assistance,Transportation, Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Catholic Charities


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Utilities Assistance,Mortgage Assistance, Transportation, RentalAssistance, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: City Union Mission


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Utilities Assistance,Child Care, Healthcare, Legal Assistance,Transportation, Rental Assistance, Alcohol/DrugAbuse, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: City Union Mission Family Shelter


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Child Care, Life Skills, UtilitiesAssistance, Healthcare, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Rental Assistance,Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Grand Avenue Temple


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Case Management, Healthcare, Transportation,Rental Assistance



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Hillcrest Transitional Housing


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Holy Family House


Private Sector


selection)



None



NONE


Yes



Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City Rescue Mission


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Case Management, Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Light House


Private Sector


selection)



None



Youth


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management, LifeSkills, Utilities Assistance, Mortgage Assistance,Healthcare, Transportation, Rental Assistance,Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Mother's Refuge


Private Sector


selection)



None



Youth


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management,Employment


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Operation Breakthrough


Private Sector


selection)






Youth


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Child Care, Life Skills, Healthcare


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Redemptorist Social Services Center


Private Sector


selection)



None



NONE


No



Case Management, Utilities Assistance,Mortgage Assistance, Healthcare,Transportation, Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Salvation Army Crossroads


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Education, Case Management, Life Skills,Utilities Assistance, Transportation, Alcohol/DrugAbuse, Rental Assistance


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Salvation Army Honk 'n Holler


Private Sector


selection)



None



NONE


Yes



Street Outreach


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Salvation Army Missouri Shield of Service


Private Sector


selection)






Substance Abuse


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: The Salvation Army Linwood Center SupportiveHousing Program


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Child Care, Life Skills, UtilitiesAssistance, Mental health, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Rental Assistance,Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Access House Safe Haven Project


Private Sector


selection)








Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Mental health,Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse,Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation


Private Sector


selection)

Funder advocacy group


None



NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Missouri Association for Social Welfare


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Rockhill Academy for Independent Living


Private Sector


selection)

Other


None





No



Case Management, Healthcare, Mental health,Transportation


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Downtown Improvement District


Private Sector


selection)

Businesses


Attend Consolidated Plan focus groups/publicforums during past 12 months



NONE


No



Not Applicable


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Downtown Council


Private Sector


selection)

Businesses





NONE


No



Not Applicable


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: 12th Street Heritage


Private Sector


selection)

Businesses





NONE


No



Not Applicable


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: TIES Project


Private Sector


selection)






Substance Abuse


No



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Truman Medical Center West


Private Sector


selection)

Hospitals/med representatives





NONE


No



Healthcare


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Truman Medical Center Homeless SupportProject Assertive Community Outreach


Private Sector


selection)








Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Education, StreetOutreach, Case Management, Life Skills,Healthcare, Mental health, Transportation,Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Employment



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: VA Medical Center Homeless Program


Public Sector


selection)






Veterans, Substance Abuse


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Street Outreach, CaseManagement, Life Skills, Healthcare, Mentalhealth, Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Swope Health Service Healthcare for theHomeless


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Street Outreach, CaseManagement, Healthcare, Mental health, MobileClinic, Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse,HIV/AIDS



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kymette Doxey


Individual


selection)

Homeless





NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Joyce Humphrey


Individual


selection)

Homeless





NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: City of Independence


Public Sector


selection)



Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group, Attend ConsolidatedPlan focus groups/public forums during past 12months



NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Missouri Housing Development Commission


Public Sector


selection)



Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Committee/Sub-committee/Work Group, Attend ConsolidatedPlan focus groups/public forums during past 12months



NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Phoenix Family Housing


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Education, Case Management, Child Care, LifeSkills



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City Police Department


Public Sector


selection)






Seriously Mentally Ill, Domestic Violence


Yes



Law Enforcement



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Rockhurst University


Private Sector


selection)

Other


Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months



Youth


No



Education



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Municipal Court


Public Sector


selection)






Youth, Domestic Violence


No



Law Enforcement


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Mid America Regional Council


Public Sector


selection)

Other





NONE


No



Case Management


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Reconciliation Services


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Street Outreach, CaseManagement, Utilities Assistance,Transportation, Alcohol/Drug Abuse, RentalAssistance, Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Hope Faith Ministries , INC


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Welcome House


Private Sector


selection)



None



Substance Abuse


Yes



Education, Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Synergy Services


Private Sector


selection)






Youth, Domestic Violence


Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Case Management, LifeSkills, Mental health, Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: St. Luke's Hospital


Private Sector


selection)








Yes



Counseling/Advocacy, Life Skills, Healthcare,Alcohol/Drug Abuse


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Forest Avenue Family Shelter


Private Sector


selection)






NONE


Yes



Street Outreach, Case Management, Life Skills,Mental health


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: United Way of Greater Kansas City


Private Sector


selection)



Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Attend 10-year planningmeetings during past 12 months, AttendConsolidated Plan focus groups/public forumsduring past 12 months



NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund


Private Sector


selection)



Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Attend 10-year planningmeetings during past 12 months, AttendConsolidated Plan focus groups/public forumsduring past 12 months



NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Lee's Summit Housing Authority


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Rental Assistance



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Lee's Summit Police Department


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Law Enforcement



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Independence Police Department


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Law Enforcement


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Jackson County Sheriff's Department


Public Sector


selection)






NONE


No



Law Enforcement


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Kansas City, Missouri Housing and CommunityDevelopment Department


Public Sector


selection)



Attend Consolidated Plan planning meetingsduring past 12 months, Attend 10-year planningmeetings during past 12 months, AttendConsolidated Plan focus groups/public forumsduring past 12 months, Authoring agency forConsolidated Plan



NONE


No



Not Applicable



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Grandview School District


Public Sector


selection)






Youth


No



Education



Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Hickman Mills School District


Public Sector


selection)






Youth


No



Education


Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Name of organization or individual: Resource Development Institute


Private Sector


selection)

Businesses





NONE


No



Not Applicable


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1E. Continuum of Care (CoC) Project Review andSelection Process

Instructions: The CoC solicitation of projects and the project selection process should be conducted in a fairand impartial manner. For each of the following items, indicate all of the methods and processesthe CoC used in the past year to assess the performance, effectiveness, and quality of allrequested new and renewal project(s).

In addition, indicate if any written complaints have been received by the CoC regarding any CoCmatter in the last 12 months, and how those matters were addressed and/or resolved.

Open Solicitation Methods:(select all that apply)

a. Newspapers, f. Announcements at OtherMeetings, e. Announcements at CoC Meetings,c. Responsive to Public Inquiries, b.Letters/Emails to CoC Membership, d. Outreachto Faith-Based Groups

Rating and Performance AssessmentMeasure(s):


b. Review CoC Monitoring Findings, g. SiteVisit(s), k. Assess Cost Effectiveness, q. ReviewAll Leveraging Letters (to ensure that they meetHUD requirements), c. Review HUD MonitoringFindings, r. Review HMIS participation status, j.Assess Spending (fast or slow), p. ReviewMatch, e. Review HUD APR for PerformanceResults, n. Evaluate Project Presentation, h.Survey Clients, o. Review CoC MembershipInvolvement, f. Review Unexecuted Grants, a.CoC Rating & Review Commitee Exists, m.Assess Provider Organization Capacity, l. AssessProvider Organization Experience

Voting/Decision-Making Method(s): (select all that apply)

a. Unbiased Panel/Review Commitee, e.Consensus (general agreement), b. ConsumerRepresentative Has a Vote, f. Voting MembersAbstain if Conflict of Interest

Were there any written complaints receivedby

the CoC regarding any matter in thelast 12 months?

No

If yes, briefly describe complaint and how it was resolved (limit 750characters):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1F. Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing InventoryCount--Change in Beds Available

For each housing type, indicate if there was a change (increase orreduction) in the total number of beds counted in the 2010 HousingInventory Count (HIC) as compared to the 2009 HIC. If there was a change,please describe the reasons in the space provided for each housing type.If the housing type does not exist in your CoC, please select ¿NotApplicable¿ and indicate that in the text box for that housing type.

Emergency Shelter: Yes

Briefly describe the reason(s) for the change in Emergency Shelter beds,if applicable (limit 750 characters):

In 2010 emergency shelter beds increased overall by 31. Beds for householdswithout children increased by 59. Beds for households with children decreasedby 28. The decrease in beds for households with children was due to thereclassification of beds in one of the DV shelters from emergency to transitionalhousing.

Safe Haven: No

Briefly describe the reason(s) for the change in Safe Haven beds, ifapplicable (limit 750 characters):

Transitional Housing: Yes

Briefly describe the reason(s) for the change in Transitional Housingbeds, if applicable (limit 750 characters):

In 2010 transitional housing beds increased by 133. Beds for householdswithout children increased by 33. Beds for households with children increasedby 100. This increase was due to the following developments in the past twelvemonths:1)Family beds in one domestic violence provider (Newhouse) were reclassifiedfrom emergency to transitional; 2) One faith-based provider (Hillcrest Ministries)added two new privately-funded family transitional programs; and 3) One faith-based provider (City Union Mission) added privately funded beds for bothsingles and families.

Permanent Housing: Yes

Briefly describe the reason(s) for the change in Permanent Housing beds,if applicable (limit 750 characters):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

In 2010 permanent housing beds increased by 257 to a total of 1,197. In theShelter+Care programs beds for households without children decreased by 12.Beds for households with children increased by 252. The number of permanentbeds for chronically homeless adults was reduced by 1. The Shelter+Careprograms utilize beds in response to need and leasing funds available. There isa change each year which reflects actual numbers at the Point In Time Count.The Continuum added two new permanent supportive housing programs in2010, one Shelter +Care program with 22 beds operated by the Dept. of MentalHealth and a PSH program, Haven of Hope, operated by Truman MedicalCenter with four beds. Each was for chronically homeless persons.

CoC certifies that all beds for homelesspersons were included in the Housing

Inventory Count (HIC) as reported on theHomelessness Data Exchange (HDX),

regardless of HMIS participation and HUDfunding:

Yes


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

1G. Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing InventoryCount - Data Sources and Methods

Instructions:Complete the following items based on data collection methods and reporting for the HousingInventory Count (HIC), including Unmet need determination. The information should be based ona survey conducted in a 24-hour period during the last ten days of January 2010. CoCs wereexpected to report HIC data on the Homelessness Data Exchange (HDX).

Indicate the type of data sources or methodsused

to complete the housing inventory count:(select all that apply)

HMIS plus housing inventory survey

Indicate the steps taken to ensure theaccuracy of the data collected and included in

the housing inventory count: (select all that apply)

Follow-up, Instructions, Updated prior housinginventory information, Confirmation, Training,HMIS

Must specify other:

Indicate the type of data or method(s) used todetermine unmet need: (select all that apply):

Unsheltered count, HUD unmet need formula,HMIS data, Local studies or non-HMIS datasources, Housing inventory, Provider opinionthrough discussion or survey forms

Specify "other" data types:

If more than one method was selected, describe how these methods wereused together (limit 750 characters):

The unsheltered count, housing inventory, Point In Time Count, informationgathered from HMIS data and non-HMIS data sources (provider surveys), andHUD's unmet need formula were used to determine preliminary unmet needfigures. This was reviewed by providers, who based on discussion andexperience, verified the numbers. This continuum contracted with the ResourceDevelopment Institute to tabulate all of the surveys submitted by providers onthe day of the Point In Time Count. They provided an analysis and crosstabulation report on the sheltered and unsheltered population andsubpopulations.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2A. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Implementation

Intructions:All CoCs are expected to have a functioning Homeless Management Information System(HMIS). An HMIS is a computerized data collection application that facilitates the collection ofinformation on homeless individuals and families using residential or other homeless servicesand stores that data in an electronic format. CoCs should complete this section in conjunctionwith the lead agency responsible for the HMIS. All information should reflect the status of HMISimplementation as of the date of application submission.


Select the HMIS implementation coveragearea:

Regional (multiple CoCs)

Select the CoC(s) covered by the HMIS: (select all that apply)

MO-603 - St. Joseph/Andrew, Buchanan, DeKalbCounties CoC, MO-604 - KansasCity/Independence/ Lee's Summit/JacksonCounty CoC, WV-503 - Charleston/Kanawha,Putnam, Boone, Clay Counties CoC, KS-501 -Kansas City/Wyandotte County CoC, KS-505 -Overland Park/Shawnee/Johnson County CoC,KS-503 - Topeka/Shawnee County CoC, KS-507- Kansas Balance of State CoC

Is the HMIS Lead Agency the same as theCoC Lead Agency?

No

Does the CoC Lead Agency have a writtenagreement with the HMIS Lead Agency?

Yes

Has the CoC selected an HMIS softwareproduct?

Yes

If "No" select reason:

If "Yes" list the name of the product: MAACLink

What is the name of the HMIS softwarecompany?

Mid America Assistance Coalition (MAAC)

Does the CoC plan to change HMIS software within the next 18 months?

No

Indicate the date on which HMIS data entry started (or will start): (format mm/dd/yyyy)

01/01/1994

Indicate the challenges and barriersimpacting the HMIS implementation:

(select all the apply):

Inadequate staffing, No or low participation bynon-HUD funded providers, Inadequateresources


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

If CoC indicated that there are no challenges or barriers impacting HMISimplementation, briefly describe either why CoC has no challenges or howall barriers have been overcome (limit 1000 characters).

If CoC identified one or more challenges or barriers impacting HMISimplementation, briefly describe how the CoC plans to overcome them(limit 1000 characters).

Additional resources are needed for agency computer upgrades as well asongoing maintenance and report specialization requested by agencies. Also,with the Balance of State in Missouri utilizing a different HMIS, additionalresources are needed for a bridge with that software system to share homelessdata. It is hoped this can be accomplished after the new software roll out atMAACLink in early 2011.

Currently, smaller faith based homeless service provider agencies are unable toparticipate in the HMIS due to inadquate funding. MAACLink has secured agrant that will soon allow these agencies to purchase equipment and coverlicensing fees to enable them to enter data. Transitional living programs foryouth have other reporting systems that they participate in and will likely onlyenter data in the HMIS if it can be easily transferred from one database to theother.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2B. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Lead Agency

Enter the name and contact information for the HMIS Lead Agency. This isthe organization responsible for implementing the HMIS within a CoC.There may only be one HMIS Lead Agency per CoC.

Organization Name Mid America Assistance Coalition

Street Address 1 One West Armour Blvd.

Street Address 2 Suite 301

City Kansas City

State Missouri

Zip CodeFormat: xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx

64111

Organization Type Non-Profit

If "Other" please specify

Is this organization the HMIS Lead Agency inmore than one CoC?

Yes


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2C. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Contact Person

Enter the name and contact information for the primary contact person atthe HMIS Lead Agency.

Prefix: Ms.

First Name Stephanie

Middle Name/Initial

Last Name Pruitt

Suffix

Telephone Number:(Format: 123-456-7890)

816-561-2727

Extension 113

Fax Number:(Format: 123-456-7890)

816-561-7277

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Confirm E-mail Address: [email protected]


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2D. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Bed Coverage

Instructions:HMIS bed coverage measures the level of provider participation in a CoC¿s HMIS. Participationin HMIS is defined as the collection and reporting of client level data either through direct dataentry into the HMIS or into an analytical database that includes HMIS data on an at least annualbasis.

HMIS bed coverage is calculated by dividing the total number of year-round beds located inHMIS-participating programs by the total number of year-round beds in the Continuum of Care(CoC), after excluding beds in domestic violence (DV) programs. HMIS bed coverage rates mustbe calculated separately for emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportivehousing.

The 2005 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization bill restricts domestic violenceprovider participation in HMIS unless and until HUD completes a public notice and commentprocess. Until the notice and comment process is completed, HUD does not require nor expectdomestic violence providers to participate in HMIS. HMIS bed coverage rates are calculatedexcluding domestic violence provider beds from the universe of potential beds.


Indicate the HMIS bed coverage rate (%) for each housing type within theCoC. If a particular housing type does not exist anywhere within the CoC,select "Housing type does not exist in CoC" from the drop-down menu.

* Emergency Shelter (ES) Beds 65-75%

* Safe Haven (SH) Beds 86%+

* Transitional Housing (TH) Beds 65-75%

* Permanent Housing (PH) Beds 86%+

How often does the CoC review or assess its HMIS bed coverage?

At least Semi-annually

If bed coverage is 0-64%, describe the CoC's plan to increase thispercentage during the next 12 months:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2E. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Data Quality

Instructions:HMIS data quality refers to the extent that data recorded in an HMIS accurately reflects theextent of homelessness and homeless services in a local area. In order for the HMIS to presentaccurate and consistent information on homelessness, it is critical that an HMIS have the bestpossible representation of reality as it relates to homeless people and the programs that servethem. Specifically, it should be a CoCs goal to record the most accurate, consistent and timelyinformation in order to draw reasonable conclusions about the extent of homelessness and theimpact of homeless services in its local area. Answer the questions below related to the stepsthe CoC takes to ensure the quality of its data. In addition, CoCs will indicate their participationin the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) for 2009 and 2010 as well as whetheror not they plan to contribute data to the Homelessness Pulse project in 2010.


Indicate the percentage of unduplicated client records with null or missingvalues on a day during the last ten days of January 2010.

Universal Data Element Records withno values (%)

Records where value isrefused or unknown (%)

* Social Security Number 0% 0%

* Date of Birth 0% 0%

* Ethnicity 0% 0%

* Race 0% 0%

* Gender 0% 0%

* Veteran Status 0% 0%

* Disabling Condition 0% 2%

* Residence Prior to Program Entry 0% 36%

* Zip Code of Last Permanent Address 35% 43%

* Name 0% 0%

How frequently does the CoC review thequality of client level data?

At least Annually

How frequently does the CoC review the quality of program level data?

At least Annually

Describe the process, extent of assistance, and tools used to improvedata quality for agencies participating in the HMIS (limit 750 characters):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Bi-weekly trainings are available for users of the HMIS, and a help desk isstaffed Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates are given at CoCmeetings on a regular basis. Networking and needs assessment is providedthrough a monthly Agency Relations Committee. Workshops are offered atMAAC's Annual Training Conference. Data quality reports are run bi-weeklyand any concerns are addressed through consultation and training.

Describe the existing policies and procedures used to ensure that validprogram entry and exit dates are recorded in the HMIS (limit 750characters):

System functionality to automate program entry and exit dates for emergencyshelter clients is used and HSC staff review data quality standards and dataentry during agency monitoring visits.

Indicate which reports the CoC or subset ofthe CoC submitted usable data:

(Select all that apply)

2009 AHAR, 2009 AHAR Supplemental Reporton Homeless Veterans

Indicate which reports the CoC or subset ofthe CoC plans to submit usable data:

(Select all that apply)

2010 AHAR Supplemental Report on HomelessVeterans, 2010 AHAR

Does your CoC plan to contribute data tothe Homelessness Pulse project in 2010?

No


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2F. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Data Usage

Instructions:CoCs can use HMIS data for a variety of applications. These include, but are not limited to,using HMIS data to understand the characteristics and service needs of homeless people, toanalyze how homeless people use services, and to evaluate program effectiveness andoutcomes.

In this section, CoCs will indicate the frequency in which it engages in the following.

- Integrating or warehousing data to generate unduplicated counts- Point-in-time count of sheltered persons- Point-in-time count of unsheltered persons- Measuring the performance of participating housing and service providers- Using data for program management- Integration of HMIS data with data from mainstream resources


Indicate the frequency in which the CoC uses HMIS data for each of thefollowing:

Integrating or warehousing data to generateunduplicated counts:

Never

Point-in-time count of sheltered persons: At least Semi-annually

Point-in-time count of unsheltered persons: Never

Measuring the performance of participatinghousing and service providers:

At least Semi-annually

Using data for program management: At least Semi-annually

Integration of HMIS data with data frommainstream resources:

Never


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2G. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Data and Technical Standards

Instructions:In order to enable communities across the country to collect homeless services data consistentwith a baseline set of privacy and security protections, HUD has published HMIS Data andTechnical Standards. The standards ensure that every HMIS captures the informationnecessary to fulfill HUD reporting requirements while protecting the privacy and informationalsecurity of all homeless individuals.

Each CoC is responsible for ensuring compliance with the HMIS Data and Technical Standards.CoCs may do this by completing compliance assessments on a regular basis and through thedevelopment of an HMIS Policy and Procedures manual. In the questions below, CoCs areasked to indicate the frequency in which they complete compliance assessment.


For each of the following HMIS privacy and security standards, indicatethe frequency in which the CoC and/or HMIS Lead Agency complete a

compliance assessment:* Unique user name and password At least Semi-annually

* Secure location for equipment At least Semi-annually

* Locking screen savers At least Semi-annually

* Virus protection with auto update At least Semi-annually

* Individual or network firewalls At least Semi-annually

* Restrictions on access to HMIS via public forums Never

* Compliance with HMIS Policy and Procedures manual At least Monthly

* Validation of off-site storage of HMIS data At least Monthly

How often does the CoC Lead Agency assesscompliance with the HMIS Data and Technical

Standards?

At least Monthly

How often does the CoC Lead Agencyaggregate data to a central location

(HMIS database or analytical database)?

Never

Does the CoC have an HMIS Policy and Procedures manual?

Yes

If 'Yes' indicate date of last review or update by CoC:

10/30/2009

If 'No' indicate when development of manual will be completed (mm/dd/yyyy):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2H. Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) Training

Instructions:Providing regular training opportunities for homeless assistance providers that are participatingin a local HMIS is a way that CoCs can ensure compliance with the HMIS Data and TechnicalStandards. In the section below, CoCs will indicate how frequently they provide certain types oftraining to HMIS participating providers.


Indicate the frequency in which the CoC or HMIS Lead Agency offers eachof the following training activities:

* Privacy/Ethics training At least Monthly

* Data Security training At least Monthly

* Data Quality training At least Monthly

* Using Data Locally At least Monthly

* Using HMIS data for assessing program performance At least Monthly

* Basic computer skills training At least Monthly

* HMIS software training At least Monthly


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2I. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered HomelessPopulation & Subpopulation: Point-In-Time (PIT)

Count

Instructions:Although CoCs are only required to conduct a one-day point-in-time count every two years, HUDstrongly encourages CoCs to conduct a point-in-time count annually, if resources allow. Thepurpose of the point-in-time count is to further understand the number and characteristics ofpeople sleeping in shelters, on the streets, or in other locations not meant for human habitation.

Below, CoCs will indicate how frequently they will conduct a point-in-time count and whatpercentage of their homeless service providers participate. CoCs are also asked to describewhether or not there were differences between the most recent point-in-time count and the oneprior. CoCs should indicate in the narrative which years they are comparing.

How frequently does the CoC conducta point-in-time count?

semi-annually (twice a year)

Enter the date in which the CoC plans to conduct its next point-in-time count:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

01/26/2011

Indicate the percentage of homeless service providers supplyingpopulation and subpopulation data for the point-in-time count that wascollected via survey, interview, and/or HMIS.

Emergency Shelter: 90-99%

Transitional Housing: 90-99%

Comparing the most recent point-in-time count to the previous point-in-time count, describe any factors that may have resulted in an increase,decrease, or no change in both the sheltered and unsheltered populationcounts (limit 1500 characters).


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

The slowly recovering economy, resulting in a negative housing market andvery high unemployment (nearly 10% in our community), continues to have animpact on the homeless population in our Continuum as reflected in our Point InTime Count numbers. The percentage of persons experiencing homelessnessfor the first time continued to rise in 2010, up from 48.6% in 2009 to 50%.There were 230 more unsheltered single adults counted in 2010 but 80 lessunsheltered persons in families. Sadly, the number of sheltered families withdependent children rose 169 in 2010 meaning that more children in ourcommunity were at risk. The number of sheltered individuals rose by 392between 2009 and 2010. In 2010 families comprised 63% of the total shelteredhomeless population up from 59% in 2009.

The HSC CoC constantly strives to improve our Point In Time Countcoordination. In 2010, we recruited, trained, and deployed close to 200volunteers, nearly double from the previous year. Additionally, we improvedvolunteer coverage in the northern, eastern and southern sections of theContinuum while retaining the effective coordinating efforts in the urban coreareas in the central area.

Finally, the Continuum improved its training of agency personnel thatparticipated in the Point In Time Count by offering customized training anddoing targeted outreach to make sure that all domestic violence agenciesparticipated and their concerns about confidentiality were addressed.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2J. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered HomelessPopulation & Subpopulations:Methods

Instructions:Accuracy of the data reported in point-in-time counts is vital. Data produced from these countsmust be based on reliable methods and not on ¿guesstimates.¿ CoCs may use one or moremethods to count sheltered homeless persons. This form asks CoCs to identify and describewhich method(s) they use to conduct their point-in-time counts. The description shoulddemonstrate how the method(s) was used to produce an accurate count.


Indicate the method(s) used to count sheltered homeless persons duringthe last point-in-time count: (Select all that apply):

Survey Providers: X

HMIS: X

Extrapolation:

Other:

If Other, specify:

Describe the methods used by the CoC, as indicated above, to collectdata on the sheltered homeless population during the most recent point-in-time count. Response should indicate how the method(s) selectedabove were used in order to produce accurate data (limit 1500 characters).

All emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing sites forthe homeless are included in the Point In Time Count. The Homeless ServicesCoalition conducts surveys at each and compares that data with the HMISreport. While HUD funded CoC members are required to participate, non-HUDfunded members voluntarily assist us by reporting on their populations as well.The Homeless Services Coalition contracted with the Resource DevelopmentInstitute, a local research firm, to tabulate and prepare the report on the datacollected. Included was information on various subpopulations including thechronic and persistent homeless, dually diagnosed persons, thedevelopmentally disabled, the physically disabled, and those over 55 years ofage.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2K. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered HomelessPopulation and Subpopulation:Data Collection

Instructions:CoCs are required to produce data on seven subpopulations. These subpopulations are thechronically homeless, severely mentally ill, chronic substance abuse, veterans, persons withHIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and unaccompanied youth (under 18). Subpopulation isrequired for sheltered homeless persons and optional for unsheltered homeless persons, withthe exception of chronically homeless persons. Sheltered chronically homeless people are thoseliving in emergency shelters only.

In the 2010 CoC NOFA, the definition of Chronically Homeless Person has been expanded toinclude families with at least one adult member who has a disabling condition. The family mustmeet all the other standards for chronic homelessness in Section 4.d. of the 2010 NOFA,Definitions and Concepts. Because the definition of chronically homeless at the time of eitherthe 2009 or 2010 point-in-time count was still limited to individuals, CoCs are only reporting onthat data on this section of the Exhibit 1.

CoCs may use a variety of methods to collect subpopulation information on sheltered homelesspersons and may employ more than one in order to produce the most accurate data. This formasks CoCs to identify and describe which method(s) they use to gather subpopulationinformation for sheltered populations during the most recent point-in-time count. The descriptionshould demonstrate how the method(s) was used to produce an accurate count.

For additional instructions, refer to the 'Exhibit 1 Detailed Instructions' which can be accessedon the left-hand menu bar.

Indicate the method(s) used to gather and calculate subpopulation data onsheltered homeless persons(select all that apply):

HMIS X

HMIS plus extrapolation:

Sample of PIT interviews plus extrapolation:

Sample strategy:

Provider expertise: X

Interviews: X

Non-HMIS client level information: X

None:

Other:

If Other, specify:

Describe the methods used by the CoC, as indicated above, to collectdata on the sheltered homeless subpopulations during the most recentpoint-in-time count. Response should indicate how the method(s)selected above were used in order to produce accurate data on all of thesheltered subpopulations (Limit 1500 characters).


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

A comprehensive and continuum-wide list of housing locations includingemergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing was developed andassigned to Point In Time Count teams and program staff where applicable.The data was gathered by agency staff who distributed and collected surveysfor each homeless person identified at program sites and completed agency-specific surveys on the day of the Point of Time Count. All staff participating inthe survey were required to attend a training session in order to provideconsistency throughout the continuum. The completed surveys were returnedon the day of the count and reviewed by the Grant Work Group Sub-Committeefor accuracy and duplication. The Homeless Services Coalition contracted witha local research firm, Resource Development Institute, to tabulate and report onthe surveys conducted at all housing locations. The report included informationabout subpopulations including those developmentally and physicallyhandicapped, dually diagnosed and the elderly. The information gatheredthrough the Point In Time Count has been used frequently this year to raiseawareness of the homeless population in the Kansas City area.

Beginning in 2011 we will consistently conduct a late summer/early fall Point InTime Count to improve our comprehensive understanding of homelessness aswell as improve our response to the need created by this issue. The secondcount has been done sporadically in the past


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2L. Continuum of Care (CoC) Sheltered HomelessPopulation and Subpopulation: Data Quality

Instructions:The data collected during point-in-time counts is vital for both CoCs and HUD. Communitiesneed accurate data to determine the size and scope of homelessness at the local level, planservices and programs to appropriately address local needs, and measure progress inaddressing homelessness. HUD needs accurate data to understand the extent and nature ofhomelessness throughout the country, provide Congress and OMB with information on servicesprovided, gaps in service, and performance, and to inform funding decisions. Therefore, it is vitalthat the quality of data reported is high. CoCs may undertake one or more actions to improvethe quality of the sheltered population data. This form asks CoCs to identify the steps they taketo ensure data quality.


Indicate the steps taken by the CoC to ensure the quality of the datacollected for the sheltered population count:(select all that apply)

Instructions: X

Training: X

Remind/Follow-up X

HMIS: X

Non-HMIS de-duplication techniques: X

None:

Other:

If Other, specify:

If selected, describe the non-HMIS de-duplication techniques used by theCoC to ensure the data quality of the sheltered persons count (limit 1000characters).

The Grant Work Group Sub-Committee addressed the potential for duplicationin all its activities, including requiring a unique identifier for each individualsurveyed. The survey was developed in consultation with neighboringcontinuums and training sessions were held over a series of weeks.

In addition to the identifier, sufficient information was collected on the survey tocompare data to avoid duplication. The Homeless Services Coalition contractedwith the Resource Development Institute to tabulate and report on the data forboth the sheltered and unsheltered counts.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2M. Continuum of Care (CoC) UnshelteredHomeless Population and Subpopulation:

Methods

Instructions:Accuracy of the data reported in point-in-time counts is vital. Data produced from these countsmust be based on reliable methods and not on ¿guesstimates.¿ CoCs may use one or moremethods to count unsheltered homeless persons. This form asks CoCs to identify whichmethod(s) they use to conduct their point-in-time counts.


Indicate the method(s) used to count unsheltered homeless persons:(select all that apply)

Public places count:

Public places count with interviews: X

Service-based count: X

HMIS:

Other:

If Other, specify:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2N. Continuum of Care (CoC) UnshelteredHomeless Population and Subpopulation - Level

of Coverage

Instructions:CoCs may employ numerous approaches when counting unsheltered homeless people. CoCsfirst need to determine where they will look to count this population. They may canvass an entirearea or only those locations where homeless persons are known to sleep for example. This formasks CoCs to indicate the level of coverage they incorporate when conducting their unshelteredcount.


Indicate where the CoC located theunsheltered

homeless persons (level of coverage) thatwere counted in the last point-in-time count:

A Combination of Locations

If Other, specify:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2O. Continuum of Care (CoC) UnshelteredHomeless Population and Subpopulation - Data

Quality

Instructions:The data collected during point-in-time counts is vital for both CoCs and HUD. Communitiesneed accurate data to determine the size and scope of homelessness at the local level, planservices and programs to appropriately address local needs, and measure progress inaddressing homelessness. HUD needs accurate data to understand the extent and nature ofhomelessness throughout the country, provide Congress and OMB with information on servicesprovided, gaps in service, and performance, and to inform funding decisions. Therefore, it is vitalthat the quality of data reported is high. CoCs may undertake one or more actions to improvethe quality of the unsheltered population data. This form asks CoCs to identify the steps theytake to ensure data quality.

All CoCs should be engaging in activities to reduce the occurrence of counting unshelteredpersons more than once during a point-in-time count. These strategies are knows as de-duplication techniques. De-duplication techniques should always be implemented when thepoint-in-time count extends beyond one night or takes place during the day at service locationsused by homeless people that may or may not use shelters. On this form, CoCs are asked todescribe their de-duplication techniques. Finally, CoCs are asked to describe their outreachefforts to identify and engage homeless individuals and families.


Indicate the steps taken by the CoC to ensure the quality of the datacollected for the unsheltered population count:(select all that apply)

Training: X

HMIS:

De-duplication techniques: X

Other:

If Other, specify:

Describe the techniques used by the CoC to reduce the occurrence ofcounting unsheltered homeless persons more than once during the mostrecent point-in-time count (limit 1500 characters):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

The Grant Work Group Sub-Committee addressed the reduction of duplicationin all its activities, including requiring a unique identifier for each individualsurveyed. In addition to the identifier, sufficient information was collected to beable to compare data to avoid duplication. The survey was developed inconsultation with neighboring continuums, with training sessions held over aseries of weeks. A comprehensive and continuum-wide list of survey locationsincluding specific parks, bridges, abandoned buildings and public facilities wasdeveloped and assigned to Point In Time teams and program staff whereapplicable. They completed a survey for each homeless person identified. Thecompleted surveys were returned on the day of the count and reviewed by theGrant Work Group Sub-Committee for accuracy and duplication. The HomelessServices Coalition contracted with the Resource Development Institute totabulate and report on the data for both the sheltered and unsheltered counts.

The Point-in-Time Committee is currently holding a series of meetings with ourHMIS provider and Resource Development Institute to revise and improve oursurvey instrument for both sheltered and unsheltered persons in order to furtherensure de-duplication and the accuracy of the count.

Describe the CoCs efforts to reduce the number of unsheltered homelesshouseholds with dependent children. Discussion should include the CoCsoutreach plan (limit 1500 characters):

The CoC's outreach plan includes efforts to fully engage and involve faith-basedproviders, especially those that do not receive public funding, in continuumplanning activities. That outreach has helped encourage the development ofmore housing for families. We are pleased that two faith based agencies, CityUnion Mission and Forest Avenue Family Shelter, reconfigured beds at theirshelters to serve more families with children. Hillcrest Transitional Housing, afaith based organization providing supportive housing to homeless families,increased their beds by 13 in 2 new locations and will add 21 beds in 4 newlocations this spring. The CoC is applying through this application for permanentbeds for veteran homeless families in an effort to address the needs of thispopulation. The CoC's outreach efforts to reduce the numbers of unshelteredhouseholds with dependent children has also included helping to develop thecommunity plan for HPRP funding that includes prevention and rapid rehousingassistance for homeless families as well as individuals. As the funds are beingexpended on schedule, we are working with the City's Neighborhood andCommunity Service Department to address the potential of increased need withthis homeless sub-population. All HSC CoC agencies have signed MOU's withthe Kansas City MO School District. Cynthia V. Bland, District Director of thisprogram, has assigned two of her staff to attend the HSC CoC monthlymeetings.

Describe the CoCs efforts to identify and engage persons that routinelysleep on the streets or other places not meant for human habitation (limit1500 characters):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

This CoC has many agenices with effective street outreach workers whoencourage persons who are living on the streets to engage in services. Thisincludes an Assertive Community Outreach Team, a Healthcare for theHomeless Program, a homeless drop in center, and several feeding programsthat provide extensive and consistent street outreach. During the Point In TimeCount those on the street were given an opportunity to share what services theywanted or needed. These included: employment, job training, life skills,vocational rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment, mental health care, casemanagement, housing placement, primary health and dental care, legalassistance, general transportation, as well as transportation for children toschool, personal hygiene supplies, phone and mail opportunities. Through thePoint In Time Counts in 2011 (January & summer/fall), we will identifyindividuals and families in settings unfit for human habitation. We workedclosely with the 2010 Census staff in our community to identify places wherehomeless persons congregate (camp grounds, motels, etc.) and createdanother group of trained volunteers that will support our two Point In TimeCounts in 2011.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

3A. Continuum of Care (CoC) Strategic PlanningObjectives

Objective 1: Create new permanent housing beds for chronically homelesspersons.

Instructions:Ending chronic homelessness continues to be a HUD priority. CoCs can do this by creating newpermanent housing beds that are specifically designated for this population. In the 2010 NOFA,a chronically homeless person is defined as an unaccompanied homeless individual with adisabling condition or a family with at least one adult member who has a disabling condition whohas either been continuously homeless for at least a year OR has had at least four episodes ofhomelessness in the past three (3) years.

On this section, CoCs are to describe their short-term and long-term plans for creating newpermanent housing beds for chronically homeless persons that meet the definition in the 2010CoC NOFA. In addition, CoCs will indicate the current number of permanent housing bedsdesignated for chronically homeless persons. This number should match the number of bedsreported in the 2010 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and entered onto the Homeless DataExchange (HDX). CoCs will then enter number of permanent housing beds they expect to havein place in 12-months, 5-years, and 10-years. These future estimates should be based on thedefinition of chronically homeless in the 2010 CoC NOFA.


Describe the CoCs short-term (12-month) plan to create new permanenthousing beds for persons that meet HUD's definition of chronicallyhomeless (limit 1000 characters).

This Continuum is in a Hold Harmless status. Two new projects were reviewedby the Rank and Review panel and the one selected will increase the number ofpermanent beds by 36, including 12 bed for single adults and 24 for familieswith dependent children. The project is for veterans but not restricted tochronic; however, it is anticipated that a total of 16 adults (both singles andfamilies) will have a diasabling condition and it follows that a percentage ofthose will be chronic and the remainder at risk of becoming chronicallyhomeless.

Additionally, the CoC will work with all providers that have chronic beds toassure that they operate at capacity. We have fully adopted the federal OpeningDoors Strategies as our central objectives for planning in the next 12 months.The community of providers, citizens, businesses and public servantsunderstands that the chronic homeless population is best served by a holistic,systemic approach to this issue.

Describe the CoCs long-term (10-year) plan to create new permanenthousing beds for persons that meet HUD's definition of chronicallyhomeless (limit 1000 characters).


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

This Continuum is a partner with the Kansas City Mayor's Homelessness TaskForce (MHTF), established by City Council resolution in September 2009 andoperationalized in January 2010. The MHTF will present their recommendationsto the City Council in May of 2011 and begin to implement theirrecommendations in summer of 2011. The HSC Executive Director will beginserving on the City's Consolidated Plan 2011-2016 committee to develop goalsfor reducing homelessness and increasing access to affordable, accessiblehousing for all with an emphasis on reducing the barriers for chronicallyhomeless individuals. By bringing together these three plans, the HSC CoCstrategic plan, the MHTF plan, and the City's Consolidated Plan we will ensurethat the community will respond appropriately to the federal mandate to createhousing solutions for our community. Anthony Love, USICH Deputy Director,met with the HSC CoC as well as the MHTF this past summer.

How many permanent housing beds do you currently have in place for chronically

homeless persons?

178

In 12-months, how many permanent housingbeds designated for the chronically homelessdo you plan to have in place and available for

occupancy?

190

In 5-years, how many permanent housingbeds designated for the chronically homelessdo you plan to have in place and available for

occupancy?

240

In 10-years, how many permanent housingbeds designated for the chronically homelessdo you plan to have in place and available for

occupancy?

290


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Objective 2: Increase the percentage of participants remaining in CoCfunded permanent housing projects for at least six months to 77 percent

or more.

Instructions:Increasing the self-sufficiency and stability of permanent housing program participants is animportant outcome measurement of HUD's homeless assistance programs. Each SHP-PH andS+C project is expected to report the percentage of participants remaining in permanent housingfor more than six months on its Annual Progress Report (APR). CoCs then use this data from allof its permanent housing projects to report on the overall CoC performance on form 4C.Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing Performance.

On this section, CoCs are to describe short-term and long-term plans for increasing thepercentage of participants remaining in all of its CoC funded permanent housing projects (SHP-PH or S+C) to at least 77 percent. In addition, CoCs will indicate the current percentage ofparticipants remaining in these projects, as indicated on form 4C, as well as the expectedpercentage in 12-months, 5-years, and 10-years. CoCs that do not have any CoC fundedpermanent housing projects (SHP-PH or S+C) for which an APR was required, should indicatethis in both of the narratives below and enter ¿0¿ in the first numeric field below.


Describe the CoCs short-term (12-month) plan to increase the percentageof participants remaining in CoC funded permanent housing projects forat least six months to 77 percent or higher (limit 1000 characters).

Currently 84% of participants remain in CoC funded permanent housingprojects at least 6 months. Given the often significant needs of this population,we do not anticipate our percentage long term exceeding 85% (we will continueto remain above the target percentage)although we continue to strive for betteroutcomes. In order to improve we will increase training to identify the reasonsfor disruption, how best to prevent them, and effective intervention strategies;identify ways to help participants access mainstream resources; ensure thatmore referrals are made to Shelter+Care; and improve access to employmentopportunities. Of significant importance to this effort will be the creation of moreaffordable accessible housing as described in both the HEARTH Act and theUSICH Opening Doors Strategies. In our planning efforts in the next 12 monthswe will look to sustain our current solutions and develop bridge strategies as wemake our initial steps towards our 10 year plan.

Describe the CoCs long-term (10-year) plan to increase the percentage ofparticipants remaining in CoC funded permanent housing for at least sixmonths to 77 percent or higher (limit 1000 characters).


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

The MHTF, as supported and led by the HSC, is working within the Kansas Citymetropolitan area, including two states and multiple cities, counties, andjurisdictions, to create the next 10 year plan to address homelessness in ourcommunity. We believe with a coordinated effort we will be able to maintain,and improve, our present success at maintaining participants in CoC fundedpermanent housing for at least six months by removing barriers to stability facedby participants, including access to mental health and medical services andimproving access to mainstream benefits.

What is the current percentage of participantsremaining in CoC funded permanent housing

projects for at least six months?

84

In 12-months, what percentage of participantswill have remained in CoC funded permanent

housing projects for at least six months?

85

In 5-years, what percentage of participantswill have remained in CoC funded permanent


87

In 10-years, what percentage of participantswill have remained in CoC funded permanent


90


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Objective 3: Increase the percentage of participants in CoC fundedtransitional housing that move into permanent housing to 65 percent or

more.

Instructions:The ultimate objective of transitional housing is to help homeless families and individuals obtainpermanent housing and self-sufficiency. Each SHP-TH project is expected to report thepercentage of participants moving to permanent housing on its Annual Progress Report (APR).CoCs then use this data from all of its CoC funded transitional housing projects to report on theoverall CoC performance on form 4C. Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing Performance.

On this section, CoCs are to describe short-term and long-term plans for increasing thepercentage of transitional housing participants moving from its SHP-TH projects into permanenthousing to at least 65 percent. In addition, CoCs will indicate the current percentage of SHP-THproject participants moving into permanent housing as indicated on form 4C, as well as theexpected percentage in 12-months, 5-years, and 10-years. CoCs that do not have any CoCfunded transitional housing projects (SHP-TH) for which an APR was required, should indicatethis in both of the narratives below and enter ¿0¿ in the first numeric field below.


Describe the CoCs short-term (12-month) plan to increase the percentageof participants in CoC funded transitional housing projects that move topermanent housing to 65 percent or more (limit 1000 characters).

We improved the percentage of participants in CoC funded transitional housingprojects moving to permanent housing from 56% to 65% over the past year. Wehave completed customized training with provider staff to improve our ability towork effectively to help participants move into permanent housing with greatersuccess. This training has focused on helping participants recognize thechallenges that will most likely jeopardize their achieving this goal and helpingthem design strategies to overcome those barriers. We have also provided pilottrainings on "Trauma Informed Care" that has improved our success in thisarea. In the next 12 months we will expand on our efforts by offering thistraining to the entire membership of the HSC CoC.

Describe the CoCs long-term (10-year) plan to increase the percentage ofparticipants in CoC funded transitional housing projects that move topermanent housing to 65 percent or more (limit 1000 characters).

We are grateful for our current success but are concerned that the difficulteconomic situation in the country will make continued improvements achallenge. As we complete our next 10 year plan, written by the MHTFExecutive Committee with staffing, guidance and support from the HSC CoCstaff, we will focus on the need for resources beyond housing - i.e., liveablewage jobs, public transportation, and access to mainstream benefits - to fullyoperationalize our plans for affordable, accessible housing resources forparticipants leaving transitional housing projects.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

What is the current percentage of participantsin CoC funded transitional housing projects

will have moved to permanent housing?

65

In 12-months, what percentage of participantsin CoC funded transitional housing projects


68

In 5-years, what percentage of participants inCoC funded transitional housing projects will

have moved to permanent housing?

72

In 10-years, what percentage of participantsin CoC funded transitional housing projects


78


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Objective 4: Increase percentage of participants in all CoC funded projectsthat are employed at program exit to 20 percent or more.

Instructions:Employment is a critical step for homeless persons to achieve greater self-sufficiency, whichrepresents an important outcome that is reflected both in participants' lives and the health of thecommunity. Each CoC funded project (excluding HMIS dedicated projects only) is expected toreport the percentage of participants employed at exit on its Annual Progress Report (APR).CoCs then use this data from all of its non-HMIS projects to report on the overall CoCperformance on form 4D. Continuum of Care (CoC) Enrollment in Mainstream Programs andEmployment Information.

On this section, CoCs are to describe short-term and long-term plans for increasing thepercentage of all CoC funded program participants that are employed at exit to at least 20percent. In addition, CoCs will indicate the current percentage of project participants that areemployed at exit, as reported on 4D, as well as the expected percentage in 12-months, 5-years,and 10-years. CoCs that do not have any CoC funded non-HMIS projects (SHP-PH, SHP-TH,SHP-SH, SHP-SSO, or S+C TRA/SRA/PRA/SRO) which an APR was required, should indicatethis in both of the narratives below and enter ¿0¿ in the first numeric field below.


Describe the CoCs short-term (12-month) plan to increase the percentageof participants in all CoC funded projects that are employed at programexit to 20 percent or more (limit 1000 characters).

Our community has experienced unemployment as high as 13% and is currentlyat nearly 10%. This has affected our ability to support participants leaving ourprojects with employment, certainly employment that is sufficient for them tomaintain housing on their own. We are above 20% now but recognize this as achallenge facing our participants in the next 12 months. Programs fundedunder ARRA have brought new job training, placement and creationopportunities in the past 12 months. We have had success with several CoCmembers, especially Goodwill and Episcopal Social Services, who provideemployment training. reStart. Inc. provides ground crews for the MO Dept ofTransportation in a new employment partnership. We are re-doubling ourefforts to engage the Full Employment Council (the local Department of Laborcontractor) in partnerships with CoC members. We are also working with thebusiness community to create new mentoring and internship programs forhomeless households.

Describe the CoCs long-term (10-year) plan to increase the percentage ofparticipants in all CoC funded projects that are employed at program exitto 20 percent or more (limit 1000 characters).


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

The Special Populations Work Group of the CoC and The Advocacy andPrevention Sub-Committees of the MHTF have identified job skills, job trainingand employment access as their particular areas of concern for the next tenyear plan for the community. Creating hard resources will be a key factor inhelping individuals who have secured affordable housing sustain it. We areworking to develop more jobs that are supported by government programsthrough the Department of Labor, City contracting entities, and the privatesector. Funding for current training programs, re-education programs throughhigher education, and the private sector need to be recognized as an importantfunction of the community for us to achieve the goals outlined below. We areencouraging the development of more workforce housing as our long-term planrecognizes the connection between sustaining housing and retainingemployment.

What is the current percentage of participantsin all CoC funded projects that are employed

at program exit?

23

In 12-months, what percentage of participantsin all CoC funded projects will be employed

at program exit?

28

In 5-years, what percentage of participants inall CoC funded projects will be employed at

program exit?

33

In 10-years, what percentage of participantsin all CoC funded projects will be employed

at program exit?

40


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010


Objective 5: Decrease the number of homeless households with children.

Instructions:Ending homelessness among households with children, particularly for those households livingon the streets or other places not meant for human habitation, is an important HUD priority.CoCs can accomplish this goal by creating new beds and/or providing additional supportiveservices for this population.

On this section, CoCs are to describe short-term and long-term plans for decreasing the numberof homeless households with children, particularly those households that are living on thestreets or other places not meant for human habitation. In addition, CoCs will indicate the currenttotal number of households with children that was reported on their most recent point-in-timecount. CoCs will also enter the total number of homeless households with children that theyexpect to be able to report in 12-months, 5-years, and 10-years.


Describe the CoCs short-term (12-month) plan to decrease the number ofhomeless households with children. (limit 1000 characters)

The slowly recovering ecomony resulting in a depressed housing market andsustained unemployment and underemployment had impacted the ability forfamilies to sustain housing. Sadly, the number of families with dependentchildren rose --- meaning that children in our community were at greater risk ofhomelessness than previously. To combat this trend we will focus onincreasing the resources families have when they exit our programs forpermanent housing. While HPRP increased the number of families able to moveinto housing, sustainability was impacted by the economy. Additional housingvouchers are needed to expand the housing safety net. Several of our CoCagencies are participating in the current Abt study focused on which "bestpractice" creates the greatest impact on families moving into permanenthousing. This study will provide further guidance in the following years.

Describe the CoCs long-term (10-year) plan to decrease the number ofhomeless households with children. (limit 1000 characters)

The Housing and Prevention Sub-Committees of the MHTF are developingsustainable responses to the needs of homeless families in their upcoming plan,to be published by the spring of 2011. These objectives include creatingincreased numbers of housing vouchers and public housing options, greaternumbers of private sector affordable housing units, and accessing usableabandoned properties through new land bank legislation to be introduced in the2011 Missouri legislature. All of the HSC CoC agencies have signed MOU'swith the Kansas City MO School District to help identify and assist childrenwhose families are homeless. In 2011 we will work to create similar MOU's withother area school districts.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

What is the current total number of homelesshouseholds with children, as reported on the

most recent point-in-time count?

253

In 12-months, what will be the total number of homeless households with children?

225

In 5-years, what will be the total numberof homeless households with children?

200

In 10-years, what will be the total number of homeless households with children?

150


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

3B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Discharge Planning

Instructions:The McKinney-Vento Act requires that State and local governments have policies and protocolsin place to ensure that persons being discharged from a publiclyfunded institution or system ofcare are not discharged immediately into homelessness. To the maximum extent practicable,Continuums of Care should demonstrate how they are coordinating with and/or assisting in Stateor local discharge planning efforts to ensure that discharged persons are not released directlyonto the streets, homeless shelters, or into other McKinney-Vento homeless assistanceprograms (SHP, S+C, or SRO). For each system of care, CoCs are to address the following:

What: Describe the efforts that the CoC has taken to ensure that persons are not routinelydischarged into homelessness. For foster care, CoCs should be specifically addressing thedischarge of youth aging out of foster care. If there is a State mandate that requires publiclyfunded institutions to ensure appropriate housing placement, which does not includehomelessness, please indicate this in the applicable narrative.

Where: Indicate where persons routinely go upon discharge. Response should identifyalternative housing options that are available for discharged persons other than the streets,shelters, and/or McKinney-Vento homeless assistance programs.

Who: Identify stakeholders and/or collaborating agencies that are responsible for ensuring thatpersons being discharged from a system of care are not routinely discharged into homelessness.


For each system of care identified below, describe the CoC¿s efforts incoordinating with and/or assisting in the development of local dischargeplanning policies that ensure persons are not routinely discharged intohomelessness, including the streets, shelters, or other McKinney-Ventohomeless assistance housing programs. Please review all instructions toensure that each narrative is fully responsive. (limit 1500 characters)

Foster Care (Youth Aging Out):

The Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division has a policyprohibiting the discharge of youth who age out of foster care into homelessness.Youth 18 and above who do not have an approved housing location upondischarge are moved into transitional housing (some state-supported grouphomes, some private transitional programs under a contractual agreement)where they may stay until the age of 21. Their programs include services forindependent living, life skills, support groups, as well as a subsidy program foryouth aged 17-21 with transitional and independent living arrangements. HSCCoC members who serve this population are active with the MHTF sub-committees on Housing and Prevention to insure that this growing needcontinues to be a focus of service in the future. As with other state fundedprograms, these transitional programs have been impacted by the economy;however, many committed indivduals are engaged in securing these neededresources for youth in this target population.

Health Care:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Area hospitals have policies prohibiting the discharge of patients intohomelessness. Options for housing placement vary from individual to individualdependent upon medical needs/conditions, support systems (family, friends,others)and availability of inventory. Hospital social workers contact shelters andhousing programs to enroll patients preparing for discharge. If an individualcannot sustain housing in a shelter, transitional housing or permanent housingprogram due to the severity of his/her medical condition, there are severalnursing home options available in the community.

A progressive administrator at St. Luke's Hospital took this informal networkingone step further and developed a limited respite care program with TheSalvation Army to provide a link between hospital discharge and independentliving. A second hospital followed suit. The success of this pilot is now beingused to educate and further engage additional agencies and health careproviders in this needed service. We will continue to educate health careproviders about their responsibility to provide an appropriate discharge plan thatenables patients to avoid homelessness.

Mental Health:

No individual can be discharged from a mental health facility in the Continuumwithout housing placement. These programs are required to prioritize service toany individual who meets the HUD definition of homelessness. Housingrequirements will vary, dependent upon diagnosis and the existence of supportsystems. If housing cannot be obtained in the community, the Department ofMental Health will provide placement in one of its facilities. The MHTF hasdeveloped priorities around this issue in their Prevention, Housing andAdvocacy Sub-Committees. As with almost all other issues related tohomelessness, the funding for this subpopulation continues to diminish despiteevidence presented at every level that these individuals experiencehomelessness at a higher and quicker rate than others because of their barriersto effectively negotiating systems to secure resources.

Corrections:

Access to housing options remain a serious obstacle to the reintegration ofincarcerated persons into the community. State and federal correctionalfacilities require a housing plan upon discharge, but frequently that plan isfragile due to circumstances beyond the control of the individuals beingdischarge. Such circumstances may include ongoing support from family andfriends if the individual is "couch surfing" or doubling up with them, or barriers toaccessing public housing for persons convicted of a felony and/or drug offenseor those with a record of sex offenses. The MHTF Law Enforcement Sub-Committee is focused on creating additional resources on behalf of thissubpopulation. The Jackson County Mental Health Levy continues to fundprograms including one at the Truman Medical Center to support dischargeplanning for persons being released from correctional facilities. reStart has aprogram to enroll persons leaving correctional facilities into transitional housing,and Veronica's Voice, which is a private program, works with incarceratedwomen to prepare their discharge plans. The Municipal Drug Court staffs localCourts to assist clients with discharge, and numerous local faith-based groupsoffer prison ministry and donate materials for persons upon discharge. TheMHTF is developing a community awareness strategy within its ten year plan todecrease community resistance to offering services to this population.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

3C. Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordination

Instructions:A CoC should regularly assess its local homeless assistance system and identify shortcomingsand unmet needs. One way in which a CoC can improve itself is through long-term strategicplanning. CoCs are encouraged to establish specific goals and then implement short-termaction steps. Because of the complexity of existing homeless systems and the need tocoordinate multiple funding sources and priorities, there are often multiple long-term strategicplanning groups. It is imperative for CoCs to coordinate, as appropriate, with each of theseexisting strategic planning groups to meet local needs.


Does the Consolidated Plan for thejurisdiction(s) that make up the CoCinclude the CoC strategic plan goals

for addressing homelessness?

Yes

If yes, list the goals in the CoCstrategic plan that are included

in the Consolidated Plan:

The HSC CoC's 10 year plan was consistent withand integral to the City's Consolidated Plan for2006-2010. At present the HSC ExecutiveDirector is serving on the City Consolidated Plancommittee to develop the 2011-2016 document,which will insure our continuing effectivepartnership with the City. Current common goalsinclude 1) maintaining the current inventory ofaffordable housing, 2) increasing the supply ofaffordable housing for very low income personsusing resources such as the Low-Income TaxCredit, 3) improving access to and advocating foran increased supply of Section 8 and PublicHousing, as well as 4)the HSC continuing to staffand develop the 10 year plan of the MHTF. Inaddition the HSC Executive Director will continueto serve on the MO Governor's Task Force onHomelessness and now Chairs the MOAssociation for Social Welfare's StatewideHomeless Issues Work Group.

Describe how the CoC is participating in or coordinating with the localHomeless Prevention and Rapid re-housing Program (HPRP) initiative, asindicated in the substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2009Action Plan (1500 character limit):


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

In 2009-2010 four HSC member agencies, Catholic Charities, The SalvationArmy, reStart, and Operation Breakthrough were chosen as the lead agenciesfor the local HPRP funding of $4,121,036.00. MAACLink, the local HMISprovider, worked with the lead agencies and others to ensure an effectivesystem of data entry for HPRP, with reports to the City on a monthly basis. Wewill use that data to develop effective prevention strategies within the constructof the federal Opening Doors strategy to prevent homelessness and offer rapidre-housing to anyone losing their housing. As a support to help thoseparticipating in the HPRP program sustain housing another HSC CoC agency,the United Services Community Action Agency, placed staff at participatingagencies to provide job readiness and job retention training. When the Cityreports out on the numbers of persons served through this program we willevaluate and provide training on the best practices that were developed in theprogram. These best practices will be compared to those currently beingevaluated in our Abt research grant.

Describe how the CoC is participating in or coordinating with any of thefollowing: Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) initiative, HUDVASH, or other HUD managed American Reinvestment and Recovery Actprograms (2500 character limit)?

CoC members and the Executive Director of the HSC work closely with theCity's Housing Department and its Neighborhood and Community ServicesDepartment, the departments that allocate funds for NSP 1 and 2. The NSPprograms have resulted in the rehab of foreclosed or abandoned homes intargeted neighborhoods that are now for sale at below market rates. TheHousing Authorities in our Continuum were recipients of HUD VASH vouchersand the Housing Authority of Greater Kansas City has utilized its distribution ofvouchers and placed eligible veterans in permanent housing. Additionally, manyCoC members received HPRP funds allocated through Jackson County.

Indicate if the CoC has established policiesthat require homeless assistance providers toensure all children are enrolled in school andconnected to appropriate services within the

community?

Yes

If yes, please describe the establishedpolicies that are in currently in place.

All HSC CoC members have signed an MOUwith the Kansas City MO School District andhave identified a specifically named contact forhomeless students at each KCMO School.

Describe the CoC's efforts to collaborate with local education agencies toassist in the identification of homeless families and inform them of theireligibility for McKinney-Vento education services. (limit 1500 characters)

The HSC CoC distributed the KCMO School District's MOU at its monthlymeeting in October 2010 and asked all members to sign the document andagree to engage with the District's new program, Safe & Drug Free Schools, tosupport educational opportunities for students who are currently impacted byhomelessness. The staff of this program will attend the monthly HSC CoCmeetings to update the membership on all opportunities to support thesestudents.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Describe how the CoC has, and will continue, to consider the educationalneeds of children when families are placed in emergency or transitionalshelter. (limit 1500 characters)

The members of the HSC CoC now have specifically named contacts at eachSchool District. We work closely with these advocates to ensure all childrenwho encounter homelessness have full educational opportunities. All of theHSC CoC agencies have signed MOU's with the Kansas City MO SchoolDistrict to help identify and assist children whose families are homeless. In2011 we will work to create similar MOU's with other area school districts.

Describe the CoC's current efforts to combat homelessness amongveterans. Narrative should identify organizations that are currentlyserving this population, how this effort is consistent with CoC strategicplan goals, and how the CoC plans to address this issue in thefuture.(limit 1500 characters)

Consistent with Opening Doors,the HEARTH Act, and the VA focus on endinghomelessness for all veterans in 10 years,the City's Consolidated Plan and theMHTF plan includes strategies to address the needs of veterans. The VA'sHealth Care for Homeless Vets is involved in the CoC and the MHTF. There is atotal of 125 HUD VASH vouchers with 30 more coming soon. 22 grant per diembeds are available along with 9 beds of emergency shelter for veterans. TheVA created a Veterans Court within the Kansas City Municipal Court toadminister justice and supportive services to veterans. Other HSC CoCproviders, including Benilde Hall and the United Community Action Agency,provide opportunities for their transition to, and retention in, the community. TheSalvation Army's MOSOS program will add 30 beds of transitional housingfunded through the Veterans Grant Per Diem program in early 2011.

The new project accepted for the year¿s competition, developed by CatholicCharities, will provide 16 units of new PH (39 total beds) for veterans. Theproject leverages resources from the VA Medical Center of Kansas City,Vocational Rehabilitation, the HPRP grant, local educational institutions,Workforce Development, Legal Aid, and others to transition and sustain re-entryfor veterans. This program will provide the basis for improved services forhomeless veterans and through its performance will create evidence basedpractices that will serve as a model for other agencies in the future.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

3D. Hold Harmless Need (HHN) Reallocation

Instructions:Continuum of Care (CoC) Hold Harmless Need (HHN) Reallocation is a process whereby aneligible CoC may reallocate funds in whole or in part from SHP renewal projects to create one ormore new permanent housing projects and/or a new dedicated HMIS project. A CoC is eligibleto use the HHN Reallocation process if it's Final Pro Rata Need (FPRN) is based on it's HHNamount or if it is a newly approved merged CoC that used the Hold Harmless Merger processduring the 2010 CoC Registration process.

The HHN Reallocation process allows eligible CoCs to fund new permanent housing ordedicated HMIS projects by transferring all or part of funds from existing SHP grants that areeligible for renewal in 2010 into a new project. New reallocated permanent housing projects maybe for SHP (one, two, or three years), S+C (five or ten years), and Section 8 ModerateRehabilitation (ten years). New reallocated HMIS projects may be for one, two or three years.

A CoC who¿s FPRN is based on its Preliminary Pro Rata Need (PPRN) is not eligible toreallocate existing projects through this process and should therefore always select "No" to thequestions below.


Does the CoC want to reallocate funds fromone or more expiring SHP grant(s) into one or

more new permanent housing or dedicatedHMIS project(s)?

No

Is the CoCs Final Pro Rata Need (FPRN)based on either its Hold

Harmless Need (HHN) amount or the HoldHarmless Merger process?

Yes

CoCs who are in PPRN status are not eligible to reallocate projects through the HHNreallocation process.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4A. Continuum of Care (CoC) 2009 Achievements

Instructions:In 2009, CoCs were asked to propose numeric achievements for each of HUD¿s five nationalobjectives related to ending chronic homelessness and moving families and individuals topermanent housing. In 2010, CoCs will report on their actual accomplishments versus what wasproposed in the previous application.

In the column labeled ¿2009 Proposed Numeric Achievement¿, enter the number of beds,percentage, or number of households that was entered in the 2009 application for the applicableobjective. In the column labeled ¿Actual Numeric Achievement¿, enter the actual number ofbeds/percentage/number of households that the CoC has reached to date for each objective.

CoCs will also indicate whether or not they submitted an Exhibit 1 in 2009. If a CoC did notsubmit an Exhibit 1 in 2009, they should enter ¿No¿ to the question below. Finally, CoCs that didnot fully meet the proposed numeric achievement for any of the objectives should indicate thereason in the space provided below.


Objective 2009 Proposed NumericAchievement:

Actual Numeric Achievement

Create new permanent housingbeds for the chronically homeless.

194 Beds 178 Beds

Increase the percentage ofhomeless persons staying inpermanent housing over 6 monthsto at least 77%.

85 % 84 %

Increase the percentage ofhomeless persons moving fromtransitional housing to permanenthousing to at least 65%.

65 % 65 %

Increase percentage of homelesspersons employed at exit to at least20%

25 % 23 %

Decrease the number of homelesshouseholds with children.

175 Households 253 Households

Did CoC submit an Exhibit 1 application in2009?

Yes


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

If the CoC was unable to reach its 2009 proposed numeric achievementfor any of the national objectives, provide a detailed explanation.

High unemployment, under-employment, lack of public transportation, decliningaffordable housing stock in the private market, high numbers of persons withoutaccess to health care, and budget cuts to agencies that serve persons who arehomeless or at risk of homelessness are all challenges that impacted our abilityto reach our projected numeric achievements. We are currently involved increating the final report of the Mayor's Homelessness Task Force on housingsolutions for all citizens and serving on the City's Consolidated Plan workinggroup for 2011-2016. Those efforts will use the USICH's Opening Doorsstrategies, goals and objectives to reduce these barriers and create increasedopportunities to prevent, reduce and remediate homelessness in thecommunity.

With regard to our employment rate, we feel very pleased to have exceeded thefederal guideline of 20% at 23%, especially given the economic challengesfacing not only our community but the entire nation over the past year.

We believe the increase in the number of homeless households with children isa result of the spike in unemployment in our community in early 2010, above10%, which created increased pressures on the already stressed affordablehousing market. Neccessarily this will be a focus area for all of our agenciesthat serve families in the next year.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Chronic HomelessProgress

Instructions:HUD must track each CoCs progress toward ending chronic homelessness. In the 2010 NOFA,a chronically homeless person is defined as an unaccompanied homeless individual with adisabling condition or a family with at least one adult member who has a disabling condition whohas either been continuously homeless for at least a year OR has had at least four episodes ofhomelessness in the past three (3) years.

This section asks each CoC to track changes year to year in the number of chronicallyhomeless persons as well the number of beds available for this population. CoCs will completethis section using data reported for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 (if applicable) Point-In-Time countsas well as data collected and reported on for the Housing Inventory Counts (HIC) for those sameyears. For each year, indicate the total unduplicated point-in-time count of the chronicallyhomeless as reported in that year. For 2008 and 2009, this number should match the numberindicated on form 2J of the respective year¿s Exhibit 1. For 2010, this number should match thenumber entered on the Homeless Data Exchange (HDX).

Next, enter the total number permanent housing beds that were designated for the chronicallyhomeless in 2008 and 2009, as well as the number of beds that are currently in place. For 2010,this number of beds should match the number of beds reported in the 2010 HIC and enteredonto the Homeless Data Exchange (HDX). CoCs should include beds designated for thispopulation from all funding sources.


Indicate the total number of chronically homeless persons and totalnumber of permanent housing beds designated for the chronically

homeless persons in the CoC for 2008, 2009, and 2010.Year Number of CH

PersonsNumber of PH beds

for the CH

2008 472 136

2009 361 154

2010 528 178

Indicate the number of new permanenthousing

beds in place and made available foroccupancy

for the chronically homeless betweenFebruary 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.

22

Identify the amount of funds from each funding source for thedevelopment and operations costs of the new permanent housing beds

designated for the chronically homeless, that were created betweenFebruary 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Cost Type HUDMcKinney-

Vento

OtherFederal

State Local Private

Development $0 $0 $0 $0 $42,628

Operations $156,799 $0 $0 $0 $113,415

Total $156,799 $0 $0 $0 $156,043

If the number of chronically homeless persons increased or if the numberof permanent beds designated for the chronically homeless decreased,please explain (limit 750 characters):

Several factors, some related to the count process, accounted for the increasein chronic persons identified in the PIT in 2010: 1)the unsheltered operationsimproved in terms of number of volunteers, locations covered (both number andgeographic distribution), and distribution and collection of surveys; and2)several new faith-based and/or private programs serving street homeless andshelter residents opened and/or expanded. More significant is that morepersons are "aging into" chronic homelessness since the economic downturn.The 22 permanent beds added to the CoC's chronic housing inventory did notresult in a net increase of that number due to changes in the number ofShelter+Care beds utilized by chronically homeless individuals.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4C. Continuum of Care (CoC) HousingPerformance

Instructions:All CoC funded non-HMIS projects are required to submit an Annual Progress Report (APR)within 90 days of a given operating year. To demonstrate performance on participants remainingin permanent housing for more than six months, CoCs must use data on all permanent housingprojects that should have submitted an APR for the most recent operating year. Projects that didnot submit an APR on time must also be included in this calculation.

Complete the table below using data entered for Question 12(a) and 12(b) for the most recentlysubmitted APR for all permanent housing projects (SHP-PH or S+C TRA/SRA/SRO/PRA) withinthe CoC that should have submitted one. Enter totals in field¿s a-e. The ¿Total PH %¿ will beauto-calculated after selecting ¿Save.¿ Please note, the percentage is calculated as c. +d.divided by a. +b. multiplied by 100. The last field (e.) is excluded from the calculation.

CoCs that do not have any SHP-PH or S+C projects for which an APR was required shouldselect ¿No¿ to the question below. This only applies to CoCs that do not have any CoC fundedpermanent housing projects currently operating within their CoC that should have submitted anAPR.


Does the CoC have any permanent housingprojects (SHP-PH or S+C) for which an APR

was required to be submitted?

Yes

Participants in Permanent Housing (PH)

a. Number of participants who exited permanent housing project(s) 172

b. Number of participants who did not leave the project(s) 825

c. Number of participants who exited after staying 6 months or longer 134

d. Number of participants who did not exit after staying 6 months or longer 699

e. Number of participants who did not exit and were enrolled for less than 6 months 126

TOTAL PH (%) 84

Instructions:


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

HUD will also assess CoC performance in moving participants in SHP transitional housingprograms into permanent housing. To demonstrate performance, CoCs must use data on alltransitional housing projects that should have submitted an APR for the most recent operatingyear. Projects that did not submit an APR on time must also be included in this calculation.

Complete the table below using cumulative data entered for Question 14 on the most recentlysubmitted APR for all transitional housing projects (SHP-TH) within the CoC that should havesubmitted one. Once amounts have been entered into a & b, select ¿Save.¿ The ¿Total TH %¿will be auto-calculated. Please note, the percentage is calculated as b. divided by a., multipliedby 100. CoCs that do not have any SHP-TH projects for which an APR was required shouldselect ¿No¿ to the question below. This only applies to CoCs that do not have any CoC fundedtransitional housing projects currently operating within their CoC that should have submitted anAPR.


Does CoC have any transitional housing projects (SHP-TH) for which an APR was

required to be submitted?

Yes

Participants in Transitional Housing (TH)

a. Number of participants who exited TH project(s), including unknown destination 486

b. Number of SHP transitional housing participants that moved to permanent housing upon exit 316

TOTAL TH (%) 65


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4D. Continuum of Care (CoC) Enrollment inMainstream Programs and Employment

Information

Instructions: HUD will assess CoC performance in assisting program participants with accessing mainstreamservices to increase income and improve outcomes such as health, education, safety, and/oreconomic outcomes of homeless persons. To demonstrate performance, CoCs must use dataon all non-HMIS projects (SHP-PH, SHP-TH, SHP-SH, SHP-SSO, S+C TRA/SRA/PRA/SRO)that should have submitted an APR for the most recent operating year. Projects that did notsubmit an APR on time must also be included in this calculation.

Complete the table below using cumulative data entered for Question 11 on the most recentlysubmitted APR for all non-HMIS projects within the CoC that should have submitted one. EachCoC shall first indicate the total number of exiting adults. Next, enter the total number of adultsthat exited CoC non-HMIS project with each source of income. Once amounts have beenentered, select ¿Save¿ and the percentages will be auto-calculated. CoCs that do not have anynon-HMIS projects for which an APR was required should select ¿No¿ to the question below.This only applies to CoCs that do not have any CoC funded non-HMIS projects currentlyoperating within their CoC that should have submitted an APR.


Total Number of Exiting Adults: 2,281

Mainstream Program Number ofExiting Adults

Exit Percentage(Auto-calculated)

SSI 147 6 %

SSDI 178 8 %

Social Security 11 0 %

General Public Assistance 15 1 %

TANF 127 6 %

SCHIP 14 1 %

Veterans Benefits 56 2 %

Employment Income 524 23 %

Unemployment Benefits 28 1 %

Veterans Health Care 2 0 %

Medicaid 201 9 %

Food Stamps 761 33 %

Other (Please specify below) 134 6 %

WIC, child support, family/friends, sex trade,sell plasma, scrapping

No Financial Resources 811 36 %

The percentage values will be calculated by the system when you click the"save" button.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Does the CoC have any non-HMIS projects forwhich an APR was required to be submitted?

Yes


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4E. Continuum of Care (CoC) Participation inEnergy Star and Section 3 Employment Policy

Instructions:HUD promotes energy-efficient housing. All McKinney-Vento funded projects are encouraged topurchase and use Energy Star labeled products. For information on Energy Star initiative go to:http://www.energystar.gov

A "Section 3 business concern" is one in which: 51% or more of the owners are section 3residents of the area of service; or at least 30% of its permanent full-time employees arecurrently section 3 residents of the area of service, or within three years of their date of hire withthe business concern were section 3 residents; or evidence of a commitment to subcontractgreater than 25% of the dollar award of all subcontracts to businesses that meet thequalifications in the above categories is provided. The "Section 3 clause" can be found at 24CFR Part 135.

Has the CoC notified its members ofthe Energy Star Initiative?

Yes

Are any projects within the CoC requesting funds for housing rehabilitation or

new construction?

No


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4F. Continuum of Care (CoC) Enrollment andParticipation in Mainstream Programs

It is fundamental that each CoC systematically help homeless persons toidentify, apply for, and follow-up to receive benefits under SSI, SSDI,TANF, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SCHIP, WIA, and Veterans Health Care aswell as any other State or Local program that may be applicable.

Does the CoC systematically analyze its projects APRs in order to improve access

to mainstream programs?

Yes

If 'Yes', describe the process and the frequency that it occurs.

The HSC staff review data from the APR annually and during monitoring visits.Throughout the year discussion on the use of mainstream resources is includedon the CoC membership agenda as well as community based conferences. Thispast year special training sessions were held on helping participants apply forspecialized funding (i.e. LIHEAP, HPRP, etc.).

Does the CoC have an active planningcommittee that meets at least 3 times

per year to improve CoC-wide participation in mainstream programs?

Yes

If "Yes", indicate all meeting dates in the past 12 months.

November 4, 2009December 2, 2009January 6, 2010February 3, 2010March 3, 2010April 7, 2010May 5, 2010June 2, 2010July 7, 2010August 4, 2010September 1, 2010October 6, 2010November 3, 2010

Does the CoC coordinate with the StateInteragency Council on Homelessness to

reduce or remove barriers to accessingmainstream services?

Yes

Does the CoC and/or its providers have specialized staff whose primary

responsibility is to identify, enroll, and follow-up with

homeless persons on participation in mainstream

programs?

Yes


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

If yes, identify these staff members Provider Staff

Does the CoC systematically providetraining on how to identify eligibility

and program changes for mainstreamprograms to provider staff.

Yes

If "Yes", specify the frequency of the training. quarterly (once each quarter)

Does the CoC use HMIS as a way to screen for mainstream benefit eligibility?

Yes

If "Yes", indicate for which mainstream programs HMIS completesscreening.

Mainstream programs include: TANF, SSI, SSDI Social Security, GeneralAssistance, SCHIP, Veterans Assistance, Medicaid, and WIC. The local UnitedWay is also a resource for case managers through its 2-1-1 information andreferral program that has benefit screening software.

Has the CoC participated in SOAR training? Yes

If "Yes", indicate training date(s).

Training was done on March 23-24, 2010. The Pilot Community SOAR ActionPlan/Kansas City was completed on 9/2/10 and is available for review throughthe HSC office.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

4G: Homeless Assistance Providers Enrollmentand Participation in Mainstream Programs

Indicate the percentage of homeless assistance providers that areimplementing the following activities:

Activity Percentage

1. Case managers systematically assist clients in completing applications for mainstream benefits.1a. Describe how service is generally provided:

100%

At intake, case managers identify the mainstream benefit programs for which participants may be eligible.Action plans are then created to ensure that applications are completed. If needed, case managers assist inthis process by helping complete applications and providing transportation to benefit locations.

2. Homeless assistance providers supply transportation assistance to clients to attend mainstreambenefit appointments, employment training, or jobs.

90%

3. Homeless assistance providers use a single application form for four or more mainstreamprograms:3.a Indicate for which mainstream programs the form applies:

0%

No such application form exists in the CoC.

4. Homeless assistance providers have staff systematically follow-up to ensure mainstream benefits are received.

60%

4a. Describe the follow-up process:

Case managers include a review of the mainstream benefit application process in their regular meetings withparticipants and address any barriers that are presented. If necessary, they assist with the appeal process.If participants have not received benefits prior to their exit from the program, agencies that receive fundingfor after care or follow up services continue to work with participants to ensure they complete all paperworkand follow up on appeals. Agencies have set up tracking systems to record the outcomes in this area.Goals are developed to address issues to ensure that participants receive the mainstream benefits for whichthey are eligible.


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Continuum of Care (CoC) Project Listing

Instructions: IMPORTANT: Prior to starting on the CoC Project Listing, CoCs should carefully review the CoCProject Listing Instructions and the CoC Project Listing training module, both of which areavailable at www.hudhre.info/esnaps.

To upload all Exhibit 2 applications that have been submitted to this CoC, click on the "UpdateList" button. This process will take longer based upon the number of projects that need to belocated. The CoC can either work on other parts of Exhibit 1 or it can log out of e-snaps andcome back later to view the updated list. To review a project, click on the next to each project toview project details.

EX1_Project_List_Status_field List Updated SuccessfullyProjectName

DateSubmitted

GrantTerm

ApplicantName

BudgetAmount

Proj Type Prog Type CompType

Rank

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1722:39:...

1 Year City ofKansasCi...

24,856 RenewalProject

SHP SSO F

ProjectCare

2010-11-1016:11:...

1 Year TheKansasCity M...


SHP SSO F

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1009:26:...



SHP TH F

LinwoodCenterSu...

2010-11-0916:28:...

1 Year TheSalvationArmy


SHP TH F

SAVEHomeProgram

2010-11-1015:13:...

1 Year SAVE, Inc. 201,153 RenewalProject

SHP PH F

2010 SCZ 2010-11-1513:08:...

1 Year MissouriDepartme...


S+C TRA U

PermanentHousing...

2010-11-0808:55:...

1 Year BenildeHall, Inc


SHP PH F

2010 SCV 2010-11-1512:59:...



S+C TRA U

MO604_reStart, In...

2010-11-1017:34:...

1 Year reStart,Inc.


SHP TH F

2004ShelterPlus...

2010-11-1711:14:...



S+C TRA U

KansasCityDisab...

2010-11-1609:08:...

5 Years MissouriDepartme...

468,000 NewProject

S+C TRA X

St. MichaelHousi...

2010-11-1117:36:...

2 Years CatholicCharitie...

470,411 NewProject

SHP PH P1


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2010 SCX 2010-11-1513:04:...



S+C TRA U

RentalAssistance...

2010-11-1015:09:...

1 Year SAVE, Inc. 299,483 RenewalProject

SHP PH F

HealthCare fort...

2010-11-1116:27:...

1 Year SwopeHealthServ...


SHP SSO F


2010-11-1013:27:...

1 Year reStart,Inc.


SHP PH F

2010 SCI 2010-11-1512:40:...



S+C TRA U

AccessHouseSafe...

2010-11-0912:55:...

1 Year TrumanMedicalCe...


SHP SH F

HeartlandApartme...

2010-11-1113:35:...

1 Year MentalHealthAme...


SHP PH F


2010-11-1013:04:...

1 Year reStart,Inc.


SHP PH F

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1009:45:...



SHP SSO F

BenildeHall Prog...

2010-11-0808:58:...

1 Year BenildeHall, Inc


SHP TH F

Transitional Hous...

2010-11-0913:28:...

1 Year RoseBrooksCente...


SHP TH F

2010 SCK 2010-11-1512:47:...


1,683,252 RenewalProject

S+C TRA U

City ofKansas,M...

2010-11-1009:22:...



SHP TH F

HMISHosting,Coo...

2010-11-1208:47:...

1 Year MidAmericaAssis...


SHP HMIS F

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1009:41:...



SHP SSO F

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1009:29:...



SHP TH F

2010 SCM 2010-11-1512:51:...



S+C TRA U


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

2010 SCE 2010-11-1512:44:...


1,014,312 RenewalProject

S+C TRA U

ProjectLINC

2010-11-1016:31:...

1 Year Community LINC


SHP TH F

2010 SCO 2010-11-1512:55:...



S+C TRA U

SheffieldPlace_2010

2010-11-0913:48:...

1 Year SheffieldPlace


SHP TH F

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1012:27:...



SHP TH F

City ofKansasCi...

2010-11-1009:56:...



SHP SSO F


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Budget Summary

FPRN $3,668,468

Permanent Housing Bonus $470,411

SPC Renewal $4,663,452

Rejected $468,000


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Attachments

Document Type Required? Document Description Date Attached

Certification of Consistency withthe Consolidated Plan

Yes MO-604 Certificat... 11/17/2010


Exhibit 1 2010 12/02/2010

Attachment Details

Document Description: MO-604 Certification of Consistency with theConsolidated Plan


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