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13 <br /> Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of people <br /> experiencing homelessness (particularly individuals and families experiencing chronic <br /> homelessness, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at <br /> risk of homelessness <br /> The Orange HOME Consortium coordinates extensively with the Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness (OCPEH)that serves as the Continuum of Care (CoC) for Orange County.The four <br /> jurisdictions participating in the Orange County HOME Consortium—Orange County and the Towns of <br /> Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro—fund OCPEH, sharing costs based on population. Elected <br /> officials from each jurisdiction serve on the CoC board, and staff from the two jurisdictions that have <br /> Public Housing Authorities also have ex officio board seats with full voting privileges. In this way,the <br /> jurisdictions direct all efforts to end homelessness, including funding decisions and policy priorities. <br /> OCPEH staff meet weekly with Orange County Housing and Community Development staff, and are co- <br /> located in this department. OCPEH staff meet regularly with all jurisdiction staff, and present annually to <br /> the four elected boards on the work of OCPEH. Starting in 2016, OCPEH created a system map and gaps <br /> analysis of homeless services in Orange County, and has updated this document annually with the latest <br /> update issued June 2019. OCPEH staff also serve with staff from the four jurisdictions on the Orange <br /> County Affordable Housing Coalition, a group of affordable housing developers,funders, advocates, and <br /> staff seeking to collaboratively increase affordable housing units in Orange County. OCPEH staff <br /> contribute information and ideas to the Consolidated Plan and to the Annual Action Plan updates. <br /> OCPEH leads efforts, in conjunction with the HOME Consortium,to end homelessness in Orange County. <br /> OCPEH directs the work of the biannual Plan to End Homelessness and ongoing coordination among <br /> service providers through seven monthly standing meetings. In addition to the CoC board, HOME <br /> Consortium members participate regularly in these CoC workgroups, including care coordination using a <br /> by-name list. <br /> OCPEH operates coordinated entry for people in housing crisis, directly people to appropriate resources <br /> including homelessness diversion, shelter/emergency response referrals, and permanent housing <br /> resources. Coordinated entry prioritizes permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic <br /> homelessness. OCPEH has a standing monthly meeting with veteran service providers to particularly <br /> address ending veteran homelessness, including care coordination using a veterans-only by-name list. As <br /> part of the gaps analysis, OCPEH seeks to increase the quality and availability of Rapid Re-housing for all <br /> people experiencing homelessness, including families. OCPEH coordinates the annual Point-in-Time <br /> count in conjunction with HOME Consortium members, and has not found unaccompanied youth in any <br /> year. OCPEH works closely with youth services providers and LGBTQ service providers and advocates to <br /> ensure no youth are going uncounted. One of the current ten system gaps is a youth host homes <br /> program to serve homeless youth. Overall, OCPEH coordinates with HOME Consortium members to <br /> continue to fill system gaps and make updates the homeless gaps analysis. <br /> Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in <br /> determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate <br /> outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS <br /> FFY 2020—2024 Orange County, NC HOME Consortium 10 <br /> Consolidated Plan <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018) <br />