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Renton City Hall
Council Conference Room, 7 �h Floor
January 15, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Linda Smith called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. A quorum was present.
In Attendance
Members: Linda Smith., Chair; Shannon Matson; Elyn Blandon; Brook Lindquist; Amy Bresslour; Dorothy
Capers; Ryan Mclrvin. Zenovia Radcliff arrived late.
City of Renton Staff: Karen Bergsvik; Jennifer Jorgenson; Margie Beitner; Katie McClincy
Absent
Excused: Len Aron
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ELC®
Linda welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Karen introduced Cmdr. Katie McClincy and
explained she is our liaison from the Police Department. Human Services and the Police Department work
closely together on homelessness issues and domestic violence, and it is helpful and educational to have a
representative of the department participate in the meetings. Katie then shared a little of her background
with the members. In her tenure with the Police Department, she has worked her way through each
division and worked in a position of Sergeant or Commander in each division within the organization. She
will be working closely with the Human Services Division this year and will be taking her place along with
others to help out during the upcoming annual One Night Count of the Homeless in our area.
® INTRODUCTIONS
Linda switched the order of the agenda, with introductions taking place before the approval of the minutes.
She shared some of her background with the group and spoke about the cooperative efforts between the
City and REACH (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) to establish a women's day shelter in the
former City jail space. The City Council approved the operating lease agreement on Monday evening.
Introductions continued around the table.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Brook moved to approve the Minutes as written and Elyn seconded the motion. Motion carried.
® ORIENTATION
The 2013 Human Services Advisory Committee notebooks were given to each Committee member. Karen
went over the contents of it. Members should use it to keep meeting agendas and handouts in one place.
6. BRAINSTORMING
Linda explained the brainstorming is to get a feel for what the Committee would like to see in the coming
year. It will be used to develop a work plan for the group. Two questions were asked: 1) What is your
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vision of the Human Services Advisory Committee? 2) What would you like to know or learn in the coming
year? Responses are listed on Attachment 1.
® REALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Linda explained that the Valley Cities Domestic Violence program had failed to attain their 2012 contract
goals and $1,,893 had been withheld from their last payment. Staff recommended that it be reallocated in
2013 to the South King Council of Human Services. Originally, the Council was allocated $5,000 and that was
subsequently reduced to $3,107 due to a miscalculation. The $1,893 would bring their allocation back to
$5.,000. Elyn Blandon moved to approve the reallocation of $1,.893 to the South King Council of Human
Services. Amy Bresslour seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved.
® FIRST SAVINGS BANKIHOUSING REPAIR
Karen thanked First Savings Bank for donating $20,.000 to the City's Housing Repair Program, and noted that
they have contributed over $100,000 to the program.
In closing, Linda noted there is still an opening for the Youth member on this Committee and she asked the
others to help recruit someone to fill the'slot.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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ATTACHMENT I
Needs assessments for human services
• Data exists. What do we do with it?
• Is there an updated human services needs assessment for Renton?
Progress reports from funded agencies. Are there any?
• Demographics
• Narratives
How can the City be proactive in helping where there are:
0 Service gaps
0 – unfunded agencies
Compare ourselves to what other City Human Services Boards and Commissions are doing.
What organizations are funded by other cities?
What organizations are struggling and what is the role of the City with struggling agencies?
Agency Visits – when, how, who?
Three-hour tour to agencies – go to where they are physically. Should agency visits and presentations
be grouped together by topic?
Should there be a regional approach to reviewing applications (we all do it the same), since there is a
regional approach on the content of the application?
0 How do other cities review applications?
We need to start the application process sooner.
Quarterly meetings for new non -profits; introduce them to what services are available, resources,
organizations, RANO (Renton Area Nonprofits United)
Learn more about Renton Results. Nine Renton Results – how are they used in the rating process?
Reach out to other funders – how do they do it? Review and rate applications?
Weigh local needs with regional needs
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Coordinated entry and its issues
Healthcare reform — how will it affect human services?
Agency presentations — how to do?
Agencies that provide similar services — do they overlap? ®o they work together? Is there dialog
between the agencies.?
What are things that happen outside the City that impact city residents?
Community involvement — how do we get them involved?
When looking at needs, also identify community strengths
The Human Services Element in the Comprehensive Plan is being updated and will be combined with the
Housing Element.
How are services really working?
How are organizations partnering?
Mobilizing new resources for human services
0 Who are we currently funding and how do we fund new agencies?
City did citywide surveys. What questions applied to human services and what were the responses?
How do we use census data?
How do we use the c-onstituents of services in the funding process?
We need to establish sub -committees of the HSAC — invest in our commitment
Overview of the funding process — how it works and time lines
Are funded services actually working as intended?
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• • II
January 8, 2013
Ken Taylor, CEO
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation
923 Powell Avenue S.W.,#100
Renton, WA 98057
Dear Mr. Taylor:
The City of Renton contracted with Valley Cities for the Promoting Healthy Families Against
Domestic Violence Program in 2012 for$17,592. You were to serve 8 unduplicated Renton
residents, with 98 hours of counseling services. For performance under 90%,the City can
withhold funds. '
Due to changes in staffing, an interruption in program delivery as well as a lack of attendance
during the fourth quarter,the program reached only 75.5%of the contract goals. The number
of unduplicated clients was achieved, but only 51%of the counseling hours were provided.
Final payment of$1,847 was authorized, which was$2,551 less than the contracted quarterly
amount of$4,398.00.
Please contact me if you have any questions at 425-430-6655 or dutecht@rentonwa.�ov.
Sincerely,
Dianne Utecht
Human Services Coordinator
Cc: Elizabeth Hammonds
Sheik Ali
Agnes Trinidad
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Waliey Cities Counseling and Cansuttation
lanuary 8,2013
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' ' ar om ensation. 7he Cit wilf use a variet af ineasures as indicatars af
Critena f C p Y Y
satisfactory contract perfarmance. The Agency will be expected ta meet at least 90%of the
perfarmance goals(outputs). If the Agency does not meet the 90%of performance goals,
the number of percentage points below the 90%level will reduce payment for services
I rendered under the agreement. At the 90%or above levei,the Agency will be reimbursed
afi 1001. The methad far calculating cantract performance is specified below. Any
Iexception must be negatiated with the City. Exceptions may be in cases where
circumstances beyond the agency control impact their abiEity to meet their service unit
goals and the agency has shown reasonable effart ta avercome those circumstances to
� meet their goals. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Human Services
Manager.
Method of Calculation. The performance measure"percentage of unduplicated clients
served"will comprise 50%a of the formula used to determine reimbursement. Other
� perfarmance measures will be summed and will be the remaining 50°!used to determine
reimbursement.
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Summary of Funding 2013-2014 � .
AGENCY PROGRAM 2013/2014
ALLOCATION
General Fund
1 AlliOnce of PeOple with diSAbilities People with dlsAbilities-Independent living $5,000.00
skills
2 Bridge Disabllity Ministrfes Mobility Program $5,000.00
3 Catholic Community Services ARISE Men's Homeless Shelter Program $40,000.00
4 Catholic Community Services Emergency Assistance Program $10,609.00
5 CatholicCommunity5ervices VolunteerChoreServices $5,000.00
6 Child Care Resources Child Care Information and Referral $5,000.00
7 Communities in Schools Mentor Progrem $16,435.00
8 Communities in Schools Family Liaison $12,750.00
9 Consejo Counseling&Referrel Community Advocacy Program $5,000.00
10 Crisis Clinic 2-1-1 Community Information Line $15,000.00
11 Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Crisis Line $5,000.00
12 Crisis Clinic Teen link $5,000.00
13 DomesticAbuseWomen'sNetwork CommunityAdvocacyProgram $5,780.00
14 Dynamic Partners Children with Special Needs $10,200.00
15 Eastside Baby Corner Basic Needs for Children $5,000.00
16 Emergency Feeding Program Seattle Hunger Relief Progrem $11,000.00
&King County
17 Feminist Women's Health Center Reproductive health care for low-income $11,002.00
Cedar River Clinic women
18 FriendsofYouth HealthyStart $16,000.00
I9 Greater Maple Valley Community Ctr DateWise Program $5,000.00
20 HealthPoint Dental Progrem $5,000.00
21 HealthPoint Medical Progrom $28,350.00
22 HERO House Services to adults with mental illness $5,000.00
23 Institute for Family Development Parents&Children Togeiher(PACT) $6,550.00
24 KingCounty Bar Foundation Gommunity LegalServices $5,000.00
25 King County Sexual Assault Resource Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services $32,000.00
Center
26 Multi-Service Center Emerg.Shelter&Trensitional Housing $6,631.00
27 Multi-Service Center Generel Education Progrem $10,500.00
28 Pediatric Interim Care Center,Inc. Interim Care of Drug-Exposed Infants $5,000.00
29 Renton Clothes Bank Clothes Bank $6,000.00
30 Renton Area Youth&Family Services Spark T.H.I.S.(Truth,Hope,Involvement, $20,000.00
Success)
31 Seattle-King county Dept of Public Mobile Medical Van $5,000.00 '
Health
32 Senior5ervices CommunityDining $5,000.00
33 SeniorServices MealsonWheels $10,000.00
34 SeniorServices VolunteerTrensportation $11,180.00
35 Somali Youth&Family Club Shah-Shah Early Foundations $5,000.00
36 Sound Mental Health Low Income Counseling $5,000.00 �
37 Sound Mental Health Children&Family Services $10,000.00
3S Sound Mental Health PATH program $5,000.00
39 Sound Mental Health Safe and Sound Visitation $5,000.00
40 Society of St.Vincent de Paul St.Anthony Conference Emerg.Assist. $15,000.00
41 Therepeutic Health Servfces Alcohol/DrugTreatment $5,000.00
42 Ukrainian Communty Ctr of WA Refugee Assistance Project $5,000.00
43 Ukreinian Communty Ctr of WA Crisis Famlly Intervention $5,000.00
44 Valley Cities Counseling and Renton Homeless Services $14,000.00
Consultation
45 WA Women's Employment& REACH Plus $5,000.00
Education
46 Way Back Inn Way Back Inn $15,000.00
47 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Children's Domestic Violence Program $5,000.00
48 YWCA Seattle King Snohomish Domestic�olence Services $5,000.00
49 YWCA Seattie King Snohomish Emergency Housing $7,560.00
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50 South King Councii Human Svcs Capacity Buildfng $3,107.00
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51 Domestic Abuse Women's Networ continuum of Housing Services $1a,00o.00
52RefugeeWomen'sAlliance Family5upportCaseManagementand $6,000.00
Emergency AssisW nce
53 Multi-Servlce Center Emer en Assistance $25,683.00
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54 Ci of Renton Housin Re airAssistance Pro ram $173,947.00
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The Honorable Denis Law
Mayar of Renton
Rentan City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
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Dear Mr. Mayor: ���
We at First Savings Bank Northwest would like to con#inue our longstanding partnership with the
City of Renton's Housing Repair Assistance Program by providing financial support directly
benefiting our city's law-income, senior and disabled residents. ft is satisfying to know tha#the
Bank's participatian in this program makes a positive contributian to the guality of life for many
af our iacai residents,
As you are aware---Iike sa many ather lacai businesses—we are operating under chailenging
economic conditions and ongaing budget c�nstrain#s; as a rasult, we unfortunately are unable to
provide ths same leve! af support as we have in the past. Hawever, as rnentioned, we wauld like
to continue our longstandirig partnership in 2013 with a donation in the amo�nt of$20,000.
We strongly believe in giving back to the community in which we operate and value
opportunities such �s that offered by the HRAP to assist city residents in need. Feel free to
� cantact me with any questions at 425.254.2031 or .
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Vice President
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Karen Bergsvik, Human Service Manager!City of Renfon
Mark B,aldridge, Housing tRepair Coordinator:� : _ , .
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RENTON HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
MISSION STATEMENT
Renton Human Services Advisory Committee is a diverse group of people from the community
who.recognizes community assets, anticipates need, and advises the Mayor, Council, and City
staff on human services issues of concern to Renton residents.
PREAMBLE1—The purpose of the Committee shall be to:
Understand the human services needs of Renton residents.
Evaluate and recommend to the Mayor, Council, and City staff the allocation of funds to specific
programs and projects that meet those needs.
Assist City staff in developing policies related to human services affecting Renton residents.
Keep current on community-wide activities that may affect the availability and quality of human
services for Renton residents.
ARTICLE I- NAME AND STAFFING
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Renton Human Services Advisory
Committee (RHSAC).
Section 2. The RHSAC shall have staff support from the Human Services Division.
ARTICLE II—MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. The Mayor will appoint members of the RHSAC for a three-year term of office.
Appointments to the RHSAC to fill unexpired terms shall be for the duration of the original term
set for the position. The terms are staggered. Each term will start at the time of appointment
by the Mayor.
Section 2. The RHSAC membership shall consist of eleven (11) members who must reside
within the corporate boundaries of the City of RentonZ, one of whom shall be a youth
representative under 21 years of age at the time of appointment3. The Committee is to be
comprised of people who represent the diverse nature of the City, including geography, gender,
age, and ethnicity.
1 Per Renton City Council,Ordinance 5155 adopted on 9/26/05
2 Per Renton City Council,Ordinance 5259 adopted on 2/26/07
3 Per Renton City Council,Ordinance 5155 adopted on 9/26/05
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Section 3. Procedures for filling vacancies, whether for expired or unexpired terms, shall be
as follows:
The Chair may select a Nominating Committee of at least one third of the members to interview
any and all individuals who submit their names for consideration.
Anyone interested in serving on RHSAC must submit a City of Renton Application for
Boards/Commissions/Committees to the Mayor's office. Staff will do community outreach to
ensure that submitted applications reflect the diversity of Renton residents.
The Nominating Committee will submit a list of names recommended for appointment to the
Human Services Manager. The Manager will then submit the list of names to the Mayor's
office. Members with expiring terms are not guaranteed reappointment and must reapply.
Section 4. Members who cannot attend a meeting must contact the Human Services
Manager, in advance of such absences. This will be reported to the Chair. Attendance is
tracked over a calendar year. Two unexcused absences and no more than four total absences
per calendar year shall be cause for dismissal (except for the youth member), and the
recommendation will be forwarded to the Mayor. Following any absence, members must make
arrangements with the Human Services Manager to receive materials and a brief overview of
the missed meeting. Failure to contact the Human Services Manager to report an absence prior
to a regularly scheduled meeting will result in an unexcused absence.
ARTICLE III—SELECTION AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers
Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected at the first meeting of the calendar year by majority vote
of the Committee. The Chair will serve a two (2) year term. The Vice-Chair will serve a one (1)
year term. In the final year of the Chair's term,the Vice-Chair will become Chair-elect.
Section 2. Duties of Officers
Chair
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee.
The Chair shall, as needed, establish all special committees and appoint a committee head,
which shall carry out assigned tasks.
The Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.
The Chair is empowered to call additional special meetings as needed.
The Chair shall be authorized to submit correspondence under his/her signature to the Mayor
and Council, with the approval of the RHSAC, as indicated by a majority vote.
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Vice-Chair �
The Vice-Chair sha!! perform the duties af the Chair in hisiher absence.
The Vice-Chair shall also act as the Parliamentarian.
Staff praviding support services shall maintain an accurate rofl of inembers in goad standing,
shall maintain the records of RHSAC, and ass'rst the Nominating Committee or other
committees, as called by the Chair.
Section 3. A Nominating Committee cansisting of at least ane third of the members will be
appointed by the Chair, and shail present a slate of officers to the RHSAC for approva) at the
last meeting af each year.
ARTICLE IV—COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Sectian 1. All meetings shalf be apen to the public. At the discretian af the Chair,the public
may be invited to comment during the rneeting.
Section 2. The RHSAC shall meet#he third Tuesday of each month during the year.
Additional meetings may be called during the funding recommendation period.
Section 3. Other special meetings and warkshaps may be held at the calf of the Chair or
upon request of six (6} members of the RHSAC.
Section 4. Minutes shal( be taken by Human Services staff and provided to fihe Mayar, City
Counci(, City Cierk, and RHSAC members.
Sectian 5. A simple maiarity of�i�-(�voting members�e�at a regular ar special
meeting of the RHSAC shall constitute a quorum. Decisians will be made by majority vote of
members present.
Section 6. Roberts Rules of Order. Revised, shall govern all meetings of the Committee.
' ARTiC�E V—AMENDMENTS
The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds(2J3)vote of the members present at any
regularly scheduled meeting of the committee, provided natification and a copy af the
proposed changes has been given to the members of this RHSAC at(eas#seven (7) days in
advance of such meeting.
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CITY C!F RENTON,WASHINGTON
lJRUII�TANCB NO. 5 z 5 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CTTY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, '
AMENDING SECTI4N 2-12-3, APPOINTMENT, 4F CHAPTER 12,
fl�MAN SERVICES ADVISURY CONiMITTEE, OF TITLE II
{CONIMISSIONS AND BUARDS) OF ORDINA1�iCE NO. 426U ENTI'fL�D
"CUDE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF I.iENTON,
WASHINGTON"BY ADDING TWO NEW MEMBERS.
THE CITY CQUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGT4N,DOES ORI)AiN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 2-12-3,Appointment,of Chapter 12,Human Services
Advisory Committee, of Tit1e u(Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance Na.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinancss of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended tQ read as
follaws:
APPOINTNIENT:
The membership shalt consist of eleven(I 1)members residing vvithin the corporate
boandaries of the City af Renton,one of whom shall be a youth representative under 21 years of
age at the time of appointment.
S�CTION II. This ordinance shall be effectiye upon its passage, appraval, and
30 days after pubiication.
PASSED BY THE CITY C�UNCII,this 26th day of February , 2007.
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 26�h day of Feb�uarv y 2�'47•
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A�pr ed as to form:
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Lawrez�ce J'. 'VV'�rren,City Attorney
Date caf PubliCation: 3/3/2007 (�ummary)
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Community Services Department/Human Services Division
Housing Repair Assistance Program Policies
The Housing Repair Assistance Program provides and promotes the repair and
maintenance of housing for individuals and families of very low/low/moderate income living
within the Renton City limits. The Housing Repair Assistance Program is partially funded
through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and must conform to
CDBG regulations. These regulations provide overall guidelines that must be followed but
are designed to allow agencies greater flexibility in program implementation.
Due to increased demand and limited resources of the Housing Repair Assistance
Program, the following policies have been adopted to assist staff in implementing this
program. Meeting the eligibility requirements listed below does not guarantee services will
be provided. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the limited resources available, staff
will be responsible for interpreting and applying the policies set forth below and will make
the final determination on the provision of services.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Provide minor housing repair services to homeowners with very low/low/moderate
incomes.
• Maintain the ability of clients to remain in their own homes and to be independent.
• Encourage the participation of service providers, the business community, and the
residents of the City of Renton to support housing maintenance and repair
assistance to the local community.
• Housing repair services will focus on maintaining the safety and health of the
occupants and preserving the dwelling.
• The program will strive to have very low/low/moderate income Renton homeowners as
clients, that reflect the most current demographics of the City of Renton.
GENERAL PROGRAM POLICIES
1. Eliqibilitv Requirements
In order to be considered for services in this program, the applicant must:
• Reside within the Renton city limits.
• Own and reside in the dwelling requiring services for at least 12 months prior to
requesting service. The home cannot be for sale at the time services are requested.
� The gross annual income for the household must not exceed the moderate income
level by household size as defined by HUD current income guidelines. The household
will be required to report the income for all persons residing in the household but may exclude
the income of a caregiver assisting them during an illness.
2. Proqram Limitations
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• Staff may deny services to any dwelling where an unsafe working situation exists.
• Services will not be provided if the repair work is covered by the homeowner's property
insurance policy or by warranty.
• Minor home repair services for condominiums will include interior work only.
• Repair work on a duplex will only be to the interior that is occupied by a HRAP client.
All interior and/or exterior work on a duplex will be done only on the part that is
occupied by the client.
• Services must comply with all Home Owner Associations and/or Mobile Home Park
policies.
• Repairs are to the housing structure and utility systems. Repairs are not made to free
standing items, like appliances, circulating fans, heaters, and lamps.
• Intentional damage to the home will not be covered. The exception is in the case of
domestic violence. Repairs will be made only if the offender is no longer in the home.
• Repairs will not be performed on recreational vehicles.
• Homes in violation of City of Renton building codes, fire or municipal codes will not
receive services until the code violations are fixed. The Housing Repair Assistance
Program may help a homeowner comply with the code(s), if the services required are
within the scope of program.
• Financial assistance will not be given to City of Renton residents of mobile home parks
to relocate to other mobile home parks, nor will they be eligible for any service once a
mobile home park has received written notice of an impending sale.
3. Definitions
The program provides services for single family residences, duplexes, condominiums,
modular and manufactured homes only. Unattached structures and structures that house
� vehicles will not receive services.
• A manufactured home (mobile home) is defined as a factory assembled structure,
transported in one or more sections, built on a chassis and designed without a
permanent foundation.
• A modular home is a factory built assembled structure, designed for permanent
installation on a foundation.
• A single-family residence is a building containing one dwelling unit which is not
attached to any other dwelling by any means except fences, has a permanent -
foundation and is surrounded by open space of yards.
• A duplex is a one-family dwelling attached to another one-family dwelling by a common
roof, wall or floor.
• A recreational vehicle is a vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living
quarters for recreational camping, travel or seasonal use that either has its own power
or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles include: camping
trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers.
4. Repair Budget Limitations
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A maximum of$10,000 per dwelling will be spent every 10 years. Maximum expenditures
per client per calendar year are as follows:
• $4000 -Very low income (30% and below HUD current income guidelines)
• $2000 - Low income (above 30% to 50% of HUD current median income guidelines)
• $750— Moderate income (above 50% to 80% of HUD current median income
guidelines)
If repairs are completed by the Housing Repair Assistance Program staff, the cost of labor,
materials and supplies will be included. If a private contractor is used, total invoice cost will
be included.
5. Services Provided
• Safety
Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Repair/replace and install security lighting if an existing electrical circuit is available
Install hot water tank security straps for earthquake preparedness
Repair or replace faulty exterior doors and stairways
Repair or replace faulty electrical switches, receptacles ceiling light fixtures,
electrical service panel circuit breakers and electrical circuits
Repair/replace and install locks and dead bolts
Apply non-skid material as needed
• Health
Replace furnace filters
Repair or replace furnaces and heaters that are not free-standing and are the sole
source of heat in the dwelling
Clear clogged drains
Rodent control
Pest extermination
Repair or replace hot water tanks
Repair or replace faulty exhaust fans
• Adaptations for disabilities
Install exterior ramps
Install/repair/replace special equipment like handrails, grab bars, door knobs,
i faucet handles
• Maintenance of basic structure
Repair or replace leaking faucets, toilets, sinks, drains or pipes
Repair decks only if used as an exit
Apply treatment to inhibit and kill moss on roof of main structure
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Install water shut-off valves
Repair dry rot on the interior/exterior
Replace broken window panes
• Weather-proofinq ,
Repair minor roof leaks
Minimize water damage- caulking/tub surrounds/leaks
Caulk chimney flashing
Install weatherstripping to exterior doors
Repair or replace� gutters and downspouts
6: Use of Contractors
Contractors may be hired for services that need to be addressed immediately if staff is not
available, or if the repair requires tools, licensing, or expertise not available from staff.
Contractors will be required to provide proof of liability insurance and a business license.
7. Repairs
Priority for repairs will be determined by the seriousness of the repair relative to other
pending repair requests, the hardship to the client if the repair is not completed in a timely
manner, the scope of work, date of request, and the income of the household. The
households with very low incomes will be considered a higher priority than those with
low/moderate incomes.
8. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Staff will install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms with homeowner approval. The units
will be installed according to manufacturer instructions and will be located per current City
of Renton Building Code or International Residential Code, whichever takes precedence.
9. Referrals
Repairs estimated to exceed the program's maximum expenditure limits will be referred to
the King County Housing Repair Program.
Some repair projects may be referred to other organizations and agencies. The
homeowner will decide whether or not to work with these organizations. The City will not be
liable for any referrals.
10. Joint Projects with Volunteer Groups
There may be home repair projects done jointly with volunteer groups. Staff will review all
proposed volunteer projects, be responsible for training volunteers and making sure City
Volunteer Policies are followed. Materials and technical assistance may be provided when
an organization has offered to contribute all or part of the labor.
11. Grievance Policv
If the applicant believes program eligibility requirements have been met and services have
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been unfairly denied, applicant must submit a written request for review within 30 days of
being notified of the denial. This letter, containing the reasons applicant feels the decision to
be in error, shall be addressed by the Human Services Manager who will review the matter
and respond with a decision within 10 working days of receipt of applicant's letter.
If services are still denied, the applicant may then request a review by the Human Services
Advisory Committee. This request must also be in writing and received within 20 working
days from the date the review decision was mailed. The Committee will review the issue
and make a determination at their next monthly meeting.
If the applicant still disagrees with the determination the Community Services Administrator
will review it. The written request for review must be received within 20 working days from
' the date the Committee's decision was mailed. The decision of the Community Services
Administrator will be final.
If a client feels that work was not done satisfactorily, the Housing Repair Coordinator will
assess the work. If a mutually agreed upon solution costs less than the maximum yearly
expenditure per client the repair will be done. If it costs more, the client will be given
information as how to file a claim with the City of Renton.
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If you have an item of interest for the CEHKC community,please contact Ayesha Kelly at ayesha.keily@kingcounty.gov
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Where to Find Winter Shelter in Seattle and Surrounding King County Areas
''':� A complete list of winter and severe weather shelters is now posted on the Committee to End Homelessness'
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The list can be found by clicking on the"Where to find shelter in your area"link on the CEHKC.org homepage:
http://ceh kc.o r�/scope/sh elters.aspx
Register for Housing& Homelessness Advocacy Day: February 11, 2013 in Olympia (Note�Date,Change)
2-11: Hear the Call for Housing and an End to Homelessness. Register here
The day includes:
• Inside information and timely updates on affordable housing and homelessness legislation.
� Workshops on how to talk to your elected officials and be the most effective advocate possible.
• Meetings with your lawmakers for which you'll be armed with key messages,supporting documents and facts to
help share your story.
• And an opportunity to feel the power of a strong and growing movement for affordable housing and an end to
homelessness.
SKCCH One Night Count— Friday January 25 from 2-5 am
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The Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness is gearing up for the 2013 One Ni�ht
Count. Each January,SKCCH dispatchs teams of volunteers with trained leaders to count
every person they see outside,as part of our community's point-in-time census of people
without shelter. The One Night Count has grown to involve 800-1000 volunteers counting
from ten headquarters.
CLICK HERE to si�n up on the VOLUNTEER WAIT LIST
Youth & Young Adult Plan to Prevent & End Homelessness
The Y/YA Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness was launched by the Committee to End Homelessness'YYA Task Force
and local philanthropy in 2011. "Priority Action Steps to Prevent and End WA Homelessness"emerged from that effort,
and defines the initial priorities to improve how our system addresses the needs of homeless YYA. Megan Gibbard,
Planner to the Initiative is hosting monthly Homeless WA Stakeholder Forums.These will be an opportunity to hear
about changes planned for our homeless youth and young adult system in King County. All are welcome. Megan's
contact information is: megan.gibbard@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-2974.
In other Y/YA news:
✓ The January Y/YA Stakeholder Forum will be held Tuesday January 22"d from 2—3:30(location TBD)
✓ Count Us In—part of this year's One Night Count: King County will participate in a pilot effort to count YYA who are
unstably housed and homeless in King County by combining and enhancing our two previous youth count efforts:
Count Us In and the One Night Count.See page 6 of All Things CEH for more information.
✓ Y/YA Planner Position: The initiative is hiring an additional planner(PPM IIj to help with the project. This is a career
service position,seeking a dedicated staff team to help implement youth and young adult(YYA)system changes and
develop the comprehensive plan to end YYA homelessness in King County by 2020. This position will also support
the launch of YYA coordinated engagement in King County.The job posting is located here,and closes January 7tn
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COY1'1t'Y1U111t18S COUt1t W@bSlt@ www.communitiescount.or�
Communities Count is a public-private partnership that reporting on social,
economic,and health indicators in King County since 2000.The new website �
infuses traditional quantitative analysis with the perspectives of real people— �
To praWe daw on p pAdeiy accePted set of In�cators that monha the heahh and
parents raising young children in the midst of an economic recession that,for weiibdngdKinaCounrycommwthies,hdortnlu�dtnadecls�ons,engageckkens,
many,stiil hasn't 211CJ2d. aadcamp�ementangcountyse�asnngetonom�candenvuonmenta�tr�cators.
io emphasize prevemino�nd a bng�term dew of chanje whlle u5ing data to
enhance our understa�hrg af what wsnins he�khy communities and hmities.
Because the struggle to meet basic needs continues,particularly for people of
color and families with children,the website launch focuses on the fundamentals:food, housing,income,child care,employment
benefits,and emotional support for child rearing.Data on reading and telling stories to young children—crucial to early
development—are included as well. The Communities Count partnership include The Seattle Foundation, United Way,Bellevue
Parks&Community Services,City of Renton,City of Seattle,Public.Health—Seattle&King County,and King County Department of
Community&Human Services. For questions,contact:
Louise Carter at(206)263-8308,Iouise.carterC�kinscountv.Qov or Gloria Albetta at(206)263-8683,gloria.albettaC�kinacountv.aov
NEW! 2-1-1 App Now Available on IPhone
WIN211 now has the WIN211 app for both androids and IPhones.With the click of a button you can be
connected to the resources you need with no extra web browsing,searching or typing.The WIN211app is
available in multiple languages based on the phone language selection.To download your WIN211app,
visit Google play or iTunes.
Service of Remembrance -- Friday,January 4th at 4 p.m.
The Church of Steadfast Love,77 South Washington St., under the viaduct.
The service is a time to remember, honor and pray for those who have died on the streets or as a result
of being homeless. Rick Friedhoff, Executive Director of Compass Center will be the speaker. Contact
Pastor Kristv Daniels at 206.357.3112 for more inforrnation or if you have any names to add to the list.
United Way Seeks Human Services Organizations for Partnership
Is your organization ready to take volunteer engagement efforts to new heights? In the
current economic climate,human service organizations must maximize all resources—
including smart and effective use of volunteers. United Way of King County, in partnership
with 501 Commons, is offering two initiatives to help make the most of your volunteer
program. Find out ways to partner at the United Wav website.
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SAVE THE DATE: NAEH Family & YYA Conference in Seattle, February 21-22
The National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness will be held in Seattle next year, February 21-22,
2013 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.See details on the tentative agenda at the NAEH website.
Social Media 101 for Housing Advocates, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 11-11:30 a.m.
Learn how to use social media tools like Twitter and Facebook at a free training session, "Social Media 101 for Housing
Advocates,"Wednesday,Feb. 6, 11-11:30 a.m.Watch this videoconference from your office,or from a live extended
training session at Seattle University. Registration information will be available mid-January at www.wliha.or�.
The workshop is targeted to people who want to learn social media basics and advocate online for affordable housing,
whether it's at Housing& Homelessness Advocacy Day(Feb. 11),or all year long. It's presented by Firesteel,Washington
Low Income Housing Alliance and Seattle University's Project on Family Homelessness. Contact Catherine Hinrichsen,
hinrich@seattleu.edu Project Manager for Seattle University Project on Family Homelessness. Read about their work on
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Promising Strategies: Ending Family Homelessness in Mercer County, New Jersey
The Mercer County Board of Social Services (MCBOSS)and Mercer Atliance to End Homelessness(Mercer Alliance) in ,
New Jersey are transforming the County's response to family homelessness and they are seeing results. In a two year
period,the number of families in shelter or transitional housing on any given day declined by 20 percent and the
number of families residing in motels over the course of a month declined by 66 percent.This was achieved through
expanding rapid re-housing and shifting how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) resources are used to help
families move quickly out of shelter programs and into housing and jobs. For more detailed information, please see the
NAEH website.
Co-Chairs:Dan Brettler and Dow Constantine.Staff:Gretchen Bruce(gretchen.bruce@kinacountv.aov)Typical Meeting Schedule,4`h Wednesday of the
Quarter,8:30-10:30am at YWCA Opportunity Place.Meeting Summaries of previous Governing Board meetings are available at www.cehkc.ora.
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,lanuary 23`d 8:30-10:30 am YWCA 5th&Seneca Multipurpose Room
Agenda Topics Y/YA Plan to Prevent&End Homelessness;Single Adult Shelter Task Force Report&Recommendations,2013
Legislative Session
Recent Meeting: Wednesday,October 24
Agenda Topics Proposed 2013 Legislative Agenda Items, Emerging data on Family Housing Connection and opportunities
to move towards Rapid Rehousing,Single Adult Shelter and Unmet Need
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Co-Chairs:Stephen Norman&Sue Sherbrooke.Staff:Gretchen Bruce(aretchen.bruce@kin�countv.aov)and Anna Markee(anna.markee@kinacountv.aov)
Typical Schedule:1"Monday of the month,2-4pm,rotating locations(Seattle,Bellevue,Renton).Meeting summaries of IAC meetings available at
www.cehkc.ora
Upcoming Meeting: Monday,January 7,2—4 pm,Renton City Hall
Agenda Topics Single Adult Shelter Task Force—emerging recommendations,Alternative Housing Models
Recent Meeting: Monday, November 5,2-4 pm,St.Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Discussed Feedback to CEH Advisory Bodies,Y/YA Charter,Local Families Data&Future Strategies
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Co-Chair:Rotating members;Staff:Gretchen Bruce(aretchen.bruce@kinrtcountv.aov).Typical Schedule:3`d Wed ofthe month,6-730pm at Plymouth
Congregational Church in Seattle.Meeting summaries of previous CAC meetings available at www.cehkc.ora
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,January 16,6:00—730 pm,Plymouth Congregational
Agenda Topics Single Adult Shelter Task Force—emerging recommendations, Recruitment
Recent Meeting: Wednesday, December 19
Discussed Housing Models, Healthcare Reform,CEH Bodies of Work 2011-2015
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Chair:Sherry Hamilton(sherrv.hamilton@kinacountv.aov).Typical Schedule:4`h Wed of month,330-430pm at Chinook Building 401—5`h Ave,Room 526.
Upcoming Meeting: TBD
Agenda Topics Public Relations Committee on hiatus until notice. Committee members will be notified of next meeting.
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Tuesday during session,from 8:30-9:30,in person or via conference call.
Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday,Jan 15 —Chinook 116 8:30 am—9:30 am,and Conference Line 205-1111
Tuesday,Jan 29 —Chinook 116 8:30 am—930 am,and Conference Line 205-1111
Agenda Topics Planning for legislative breakfast,2013 legislative session
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Single Adults:Single Adults committee has been sunset.Meeting(s)may be convened as needed to seek feedback on the Homeless
and Essential Needs or Single Adult Task Force as those bodies of work move forward.
Family Homelessness Initiative Information Sessions:Held each 3rd Wednesday of the month.Debbi Knowles and Triina Tennelo
will host an open session to talk with local stakeholders(providers and funders)about the work of the Family Homelessness
Initiative.The next meeting will be on January 16th,9:30am—11:OOam. Location:TBD.An email will be sent out prior to the meeting
or contact Triina Tennelo for information:206.263.9110 or triina.tennelo@kingcounty.gov.
Also visit the Family Homelessness Initiative website for more information!
http://www.kingcounty.gov/socialservices/Housi ng/ServicesAnd Programs/Programs/Homeless/HomelessFam ilies.aspx
Family Housing Connection(Coordinated Entry)Feedback Sessions: FHC staff invite local providers to discuss the implementation
of Coordinated Entry for Families. Feedback sessions are typically held the third Monday of the month from 10:30 am-noon. See
the Family Housing Connection website http://www.ccsfhc.ora/en/and their provider page,with calendar listing for dates and
locations of feedback sessions: http://www.ccsfhc.oreJfor-providers/calendar/
YYA:Megan Gibbard has begun holding monthly Y/YA Stakeholder Forums. The January Y/YA Stakeholder Forum will be held
Tuesday January 22"d from 2—3:30,with location to be determined.Contact Megan at me�an.QibbardC�kinscountv.gov
King County Homeless Youth and Young Adult Leadership Council—The KC HYYALC is an open meeting convened by YYA providers
whose mission is to provide a forum for connecting leaders on issues pertaining to homeless youth&young adults. Meetings are
quarterly. Next meeting date and location is TBD.Contact Marci Curtin for information at marci.curtinCa)seattle.�ov
SoutFi KingCoi�rlt�'��irum on'Hci�rteie�ssr�ess ` .
Contact:Jason lohnson,City of Kent Jalohnson(�ci.kent.wa.us.The SKC Forum on Homelessness meets the lst Wed.of every month at 9-1030am at the Kent Senior
Activity Center to 1)keep South county service providers in touch with one-another;2)share resources with/for SKC service providers;3)receive updates and
announcements of new or future projects;4)to help bridge the disconnect between the homeless and services.Most attendees are planners or providers,though
anyone is welcome to attend.SKC Forum on Homelessness web address:http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.asux?id=2728
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,January 2,2013,9-10:30 Kent Senior Activity Center,600 E Smith St
Agenda Topics: 2013 One Night Count,South King County efforts
'North Ki�tig:�ou��y_.�iausing 3ta�Cehol±��is Meeting�
Contact:Kelly Rider at kellvC�housineconsortium.or¢.The NKC Stakeholders group coordinates homeless housing&service activities in North King County.Most
attendees are planners or providers;though anyone is welcome.Typical Meeting Schedule:Every other month,2nd Wednesday,11 am—1 pm,(brown bag)Shoreline
City Hall,17500 Midvale Ave N.
Upcoming Meeting: No January Meeting. Will meet in February.
Agenda Topics:
;Eastside Horneles�ness Advisory Committee(�k1ACj � . '
Contact:Arthur Sullivan ASullivanCcubellevuewa.eov or Sharon Anderson sanderson(a�ci.kirkland.wa.us.EHAC coordinates homeless housing&service activities in East
King County.Most attendees are planners or providers;though anyone is welcome.Typical Meeting Schedule:2nd Thursday of the month,2:OOpm—4:OOpm,first
Presbyterian Church of Bellevue,1717 Bellevue Way NE(just south of 520)
Upcoming Meeting: Thursday,January 10,2013,2—4 pm First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue,1717 Bellevue Way NE
Agenda Topics:
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The ITFH works among,between,and within the faith community and seeks to create the political will to end homelessness using targeted education,outreach and
advocacy.Typical Meeting Schedule:3`'Wednesday of the month,noon-130pm at St.Mark's.Contact:Bill Kirlin-Hackett at itfhla�comcast.net or(425)442-5418.
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday,January 16,2013,Noon—1:30 pm St Mark's Cathedral,124510th Ave E,Seattle
Agenda Topics: TBD
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Contact:Nathalie Gerhke Monthly Gathering share thoughts and strategies on local and regional concerns around homelessness.Typical Meeting Schedule:2"'
Monday of the month,9-11:30 am.Meetings rotate throughout the U District,and frequently at University Congregational Church though location may change.
Upcoming Meeting: January 14,2013,9am-11:30 am Contact Natalie for Location
Agenda Topics:
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Contact:udso.sot@amail.com U-Distrid Service Provider's Alliance share information relevant to working with homeless youth and young adults,progrem updates, �
and neighborhood updates.A service provider debrief follows each meeting.Typical Meeting Schedule:2"'Wednesday of the month,llam-1230pm
Upcoming Meeting: January 9,2013,11am-12:30pm Street Youth Ministries,4540—15th Ave NE,Seattle
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'I The General meeting is the 3`d Thurs of each month,9-11am at E Cherry YWCA.Most attendees are providers or homeless community members and other concerned
folks are welcome.Severel standing committees also meet regularly(families with children;youth&young adults,single adults;advocacy).Learn more and sign up
for meeting reminders at www.homelessinfo.orrt
General Meeting: Thursday,January 17,2013, 9-11am E Cherry YWCA 2820 E Cherry Street,Seattle
Agenda Topics: Workshop with Nancy Amidei
SKCCH Population&Advocacy Committee Meetings
SKCCH has lively committee and general membership meetings happening in January as well as our annual One Night Count. Please
join us!
One Night Count: Early Friday morning,January 25,2013 2-5 a.m.
Eve ear SKCCH or anizes the One Ni ht Count of homeless men women and children who are slee in outside.
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We field between 800-1000 volunteers in team from 10 headquarters around King County. Visit
www.homelessinfo.or�for information and to sign up on our volunteer waitlist.
SKCCH General Membership meeting: Thursday,January 17,9-11 a.m.
E.Cherry YWCA,2820 E.Cherry St.,Seattle,WA 98122.
General meeting will feature a special workshop with Nancy Amidei entitled"Advocacy for Everyone!"She will
' explain how service providers can tell effective stories about the way public policies affect real people who are
homeless or low income. Don't be afraid:talking with elected officials can be fun&empowering!
SKCCH Youth and Young Adults Committee:Tuesday,January 8, 10-11:30am
Capitol Hill Library,425 Harvard Ave E,Seattle,WA 98102.
SKCCH Single Adults Advocacy Committee meeting:Thursday,January 10,12-1:30 pm
Plymouth's Simons Seniors Apartments,2119 3`d Ave,Seattle,WA 98121.
SKCCH Families with Children Committee meeting:Wednesday,January 23,9:30-11.00 am
E.Cherry YWCA,2820 E.Cherry St.,Seattle,WA 98122.
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One Niqht Count and Count Us In —A Primer
What is the One Night Count? .
The One Night Count is King County's annual point in time count of people who are homeless.The One Night Count
documents the nature and extent of homelessness in King County and builds public engagement around the issue.The
number of homeless individuals counted in our community is reported to Housing and Urban Development(HUD),a
requirement of our application for$22 million in federal funds for homeless housing and services each year.
The One Night Count has two parts:
1. People in shelter and transitional housing.This information is gathered from Safe Harbors and surveys.
2. People who are homeless and without shelter.The Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness organizes this
street count. Included are youth and young adults(YYA)who participate in"sleepover"events at YYA agencies.
What is Count Us In?
Count Us In is King County's annual effort to count WA's who are unstably
housed or homeless,started in 2011.Count Us In documents the nature and �OU NT
extent of homelessness among youth and young adults in King County,and o+� y�� ,�
builds better understanding about this unique population,their reasons for � _�;,,
experiencing homelessness,and their needs. Data from Count Us In and the One �"��
Night Count will inform the comprehensive plan to end YYA homelessness by � �
2020,helping us understand the scope of the problem and whether we are g � '""'"""
making progress toward solving it.
A steering committee(King County,the City of Seattle,the United Way of King County,YYA providers)organizes Count Us In.
What is the USICH Youth Count Pilot?
The United Stated Interagency Council on Homelessness(USICH)launched a 2013 Youth Count Pilot to learn more about
effective strategies for counting WA's. Nine locations were selected across the country—including King County and the
balance of Washington State—to test creative methodologies to count homeless YYA and to participate in a post-count
evaluation The USICH plans to use this information to develop national guidance around future One Night Counts.
What's New in January 2013: Count Us In together with the One Night Count
King County will participate in the USICH pilot and count YYA who are unstably housed and homeless in King County by
combining and enhancing our two previous youth count efforts:Count Us In and the One Night Count.
• Kin�Countv YYA providers survev vouns people as part of Count Us In durine the dav to earlv evenin�on 1/24/13.
Surveys are conducted with youth known to be unstably housed or homeless,in public areas where WA's congregate,
drop in centers and meal programs for homeless youth. King County and Seattle libraries are anticipated to host count
tables in strategic library branches.
• As the day draws to the evening and the One Night Count begins, a�encies servin�homeless vouth host YYA"sleepover"
events durin�the ni�ht/earlv mornins on 1/25/13. YYA who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets are encouraged
to gather at these locations to be counted.
• Data eligible for our point in time count(One Night Count)is reported to HUD,including the numbers of homeless YYA
under 18 and 18—24 years old.
• Additional data gathered through Count Us In as part of the pilot is reported to USICH,including numbers of youth who
are unstably housed,and greater demographic information from the surveys.
Resu/ts from Count Us In shape a complementary view of YYA homelessness,another"chapter"in the One Night Count.
Together,our count efforts build momentum Loward addressing the crisis of homelessness among our young people.Coniact
Megan Gibbard for additional information ai megan.gibbard@kingcounty.gov.