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Making homelessness rare, short-term and nonrecurring in Fort Worth

 

Funds housing services and resources for people experiencing homelessness in Fort Worth.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee $5 million in city funds to reduce homelessness and keep clients housed
  • Work with community partners to align resources and processes to most effectively reduce homelessness
  • Facilitate development of permanent supportive housing units to reduce chronic homelessness 

* U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines chronic homelessness as an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has been homeless for a year or more.

 

 

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Permanent Supportive Housing

Categories Programs
Programs Case Management for Permanent Supportive Housing  $1,175,977
Mental Health/Tenant Services for Permanent Supportive Housing  $199,000

Rapid Exit | Diversion

 Categories  Programs
 Rapid Exit | Diversion   $1,556,746

Rapid Rehousing

Categories Programs
Rapid Rehousing  $270,542 

System Support

Categories Programs
Critical Documents Services $150,000
Direct Client Services Fund $350,000
Housing Navigators $150,000
Continuum of Care Support $84,491
Cold Weather Overflow Support $200,000

2018-2024 Funded Programs Quarterly Outcomes

 

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