2018-213-E DSS - Interfaith Council outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: EB294A71-C7D1-4EE4-8287-60A6149320D4 IFC's shelters target community members who are homeless, whether due to lack of affordable housing, domestic violence, eviction, unemployment, low-paying jobs, mental illness, lack of support services or social supports, medical debt, and/or substance use. Individuals may self-refer, and we also accept referrals from community agencies, including Orange County Department of Social Services and Compass Center.We are on the Community Resources list put together by the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH). We are working closely with OCPEH to create a Coordinated Entry system so that individuals experiencing homelessness have a clear path to obtaining shelter, with the burden taken off of the individual who is in crisis. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) Our Residential Services Director holds an MSW from UNC-Chapel Hill and has worked for IFC for more than 7 years. She oversees both 24-hour residential facilities and a staff of 10 full-time and 11 part-time employees: two Program Managers, three Case Managers, one Kitchen Coordinator, and 13 Residential Staff. The Program Managers hold MSW degrees and supervise Case Managers, Residential Staff, and volunteers responsible for daily operation of the facilities. Volunteers are evaluated based on skills and interest. They then receive overall agency orientation and shadow staff or seasoned volunteers during training. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. Activities are ongoing during FY19. HomeStart and Community House are 24-hour facilities, open 365 days per year. Approximately 92 hours per week of case management services are available to residents. These programs operates regardless of weather conditions and increase capacity during inclement weather. i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (259 words OR LESS) IFC is the sole provider of homeless shelters in Orange County. Without Community House and HomeStart, Orange County residents experiencing homelessness would be on the streets or displaced to surrounding counties, making it nearly impossible for them to maintain employment and make other economic and cultural contributions in Orange County. Furthermore, IFC's shelters and case management help defray high costs and unnecessary use of emergency interventions resulting from homelessness, such as emergency room visits, law enforcement interactions, and court resources. IFC has a long-standing track record of leveraging private financial and volunteer support to fill a gap in service provision that in many jurisdictions is almost fully supported by a combination of federal, state and local government funding. IFC's continued movement toward best practices will bring the Towns and County more in line with HUD goals to end homelessness, subsequently increasing funding DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1123/2018 2;06:13 PM P a g e 18 of t .