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The vision of the staff of Special Needs Housing (SNH) is a community where all persons have access to safe, affordable housing and the opportunity to achieve a higher quality of life. The mission of SNH is to make homelessness a rare, brief, and non-recurring event by operating from a Housing First philosophy. Housing First recognizes that people are most successful when they have choice in housing and seeks to eliminate barriers such as sobriety requirements or treatment compliance. SNH provides a full continuum of services including housing stabilization, homeless diversion, and permanent housing; and employs evidence-based and promising practices. The mission cannot be achieved without collaborating with public and private partners through the Interagency Commission on Homelessness. Special needs populations include veterans, individuals and families, persons with behavioral health challenges, individuals with developmental disabilities, and transitioning youth and seniors with disabilities experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Program Descriptions
Chief Special Needs Housing
This program provides leadership and direction for the administration of Special Needs Housing, and advises the Interagency Commission on Homelessness (ICH) and Montgomery County Continuum of Care (CoC)....
Read More Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing provides permanent housing and long-term support services to single adults and families. The single adult or head of household must have a documented disability. Flexible and individualized case management services are provided to support clients in maintaining housing and fostering independence. ...
Program Performance Measures | Actual FY15 | Actual FY16 | Estimated FY17 | Target FY18 | Target FY19 |
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Percentage of households remaining housed at least 12 months after placement in permanent supportive housing | 95 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Read More Rental & Energy Assistance Program
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program and Electric Universal Service Program provide financial assistance to eligible low-income households to pay home heating and energy costs. The Rental Assistance and Handicapped Rental Assistance Programs provide subsidies to low-income renters, persons with disabilities, and families with dependent children. ...
Program Performance Measures | Actual FY15 | Actual FY16 | Estimated FY17 | Target FY18 | Target FY19 |
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Average number of households receiving a rental subsidy each month | 1,731 | 1,668 | 1,720 | 1,720 | 1,720 |
Read More Shelter Services
Homeless Services provides emergency and transitional shelter to homeless families and single adults. Services include street outreach and engagement, comprehensive needs assessments, and case management to link persons experiencing homelessness to housing, behavioral health, financial, and legal programs. The goal is to place single adults and families in stable and...
Program Performance Measures | Actual FY15 | Actual FY16 | Estimated FY17 | Target FY18 | Target FY19 |
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Average length of stay in days by homeless families in emergency shelter | 98 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 |
Number of families placed in emergency shelters | 119 | 129 | 132 | 132 | 132 |
Read More Housing Stabilization Services
Housing Stabilization Services provides intake and assessment for County households that are experiencing a housing-related emergency. The program's focus is on crisis intervention and prevention. State and County grants are provided to prevent evictions and utility cut offs. Additionally, referrals are made for income support programs such as Temporary Cash...
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