Janice K. Brewer Governor Clarence H. Carter Director The Honorable Janice K. Brewer Governor of Arizona 1700 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Dear Governor Brewer: Pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-572 (E), the Department of Economic Security submits the 2013 Homeless Lottery Funds Report. The report reflects the distribution of 2012 Homeless Lottery funds expended in state fiscal year 2013. Included is information regarding the allocation methodology, specific allocation amounts, recipient organizations, purposes and results as well as the type of services provided. If you have any questions, please contact me at (602) 542-5757. Sincerely, Clarence H. Carter Director Enclosure cc: Secretary of State Ken Bennett President Andy Biggs, Arizona State Senate Speaker Andy Tobin, Arizona State House of Representatives Joan Clark, Director, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records 1717 W. Jefferson, S/C 010A, Phoenix, AZ 85007  P.O. Box 6123, Phoenix, AZ 85005 Telephone (602) 542-5678  Fax (602) 542-5339  www.azdes.gov ARIZONA 2013 Homeless Lottery Funds Report Governor Janice K. Brewer Director Clarence H. Carter This report has been prepared pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-572 (E). Of the monies remaining in the state lottery fund each fiscal year after appropriations and deposits authorized in subsections A through F of this section, one million dollars or the remaining balance in the fund, whichever is less, is appropriated to the department of economic security for grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith based organizations, for homeless emergency and transitional shelters and related support services. The department of economic security shall submit a report on the amounts, recipients, purposes and results of each grant to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate on or before December 31 of each year for the prior fiscal year and shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state and the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records. 2 Background State resources made available to support the operations of homeless services consist of limited dollars provided to nonprofit organizations through the Homeless Coordination Office within the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Aging and Adult Services. With these funds, each year thousands of homeless men, women, and children are returned to productive, self-sufficient lives as tax paying citizens. Nonprofit service providers assist by making available safe shelter, meals, drug and alcohol dependency treatment, job training and preparation, temporary and permanent job placement, case management and assistance to return to permanent housing as rapidly as possible. Because present funding levels are insufficient for meeting the growing demands, A.R.S. § 5-572 (E), appropriates up to $1,000,000 for homeless services. It is well documented that effective homeless services result in reduced, long term expenditures for emergency health and public safety costs, resulting in safer communities:  Single adults accounted for 81 percent of the adult homeless population in Arizona during SFY 2013. Single adults who are homeless are much older than homeless adults with families. Fifty-one percent of single adults experiencing homelessness are 45 years old or older. Thirty-six percent of the single adult population is living with a physical or mental disability and often with both. Like the chronically homeless who make up a large portion of their ranks, single adults are frequent users of emergency rooms and hospital services.  Approximately 1,291 families (made up of 1,503 adults and 2,568 children) were counted on one night in January 2013 during the Annual Arizona Point in Time count. Twentythree percent of the adults in families were between the ages of 18 and 24 years old and the mean age range of homeless adults who are heads of households is between 25 and 34. In Maricopa County, 44 percent of homeless children are under the age of five.  During the summer of 2012, the studies and surveys sub-committee of the Arizona Commission on Homelessness and Housing (ACHH) conducted a statewide survey of over 1,300 person’s currently experiencing homelessness. Arizona State University’s (ASU’s) Morrison Institute for Public Policy was commissioned to analyze and report on the data that was gathered. Seventy-five percent of all respondents identified economic reasons as their reason for being homeless. Over 20 percent of those interviewed had some form of income but most, living on fixed income benefits like Social Security, unemployment, disability or other pensions etc., had incomes too small to support the expenses of independent living. Based on what we have learned from the survey and successful “Best Practices” around the country, our emphasis, going forward will be to rapidly move individuals and families into permanent housing and provide them with subsidies and individualized case management services to transition them from homelessness to independence. The Rapid Re-housing program has proven to be a more successful model than the current traditional congregate living models which require the individual or family to move at the conclusion of their program. “Best Practices” within the state and throughout the nation have shown that permanent housing supports the most 3 rapid return to self-sufficiency and independence at the most affordable cost to the community. Allocation of Funds The 2012 Lottery funds were utilized as part of the Coordinated Homeless Program for state fiscal year (SFY) 2013 contracts (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013). Appendix A is a detailed spreadsheet of the allocations by contract provider, county, and service. Allocation of SFY 2013 Lottery funds was made using a combination of Census data and reported number of persons experiencing homelessness to determine allocations for each of the three regions. This methodology was applied to existing contracts and resulted in an allocation of $519,329 to 11 contractors serving Maricopa County, an allocation of $156,685 to four contractors serving Pima County, an allocation of $256,722 to 12 contractors serving the Balance of State and an allocation of $67,264 to three contractors to implement statewide initiatives. Purposes and Results The majority of the funding (62 percent) was used to purchase additional bed nights of Emergency Shelter to serve 13,408 individuals and families. Contractors of Homeless Emergency Shelter provide immediate, short-term shelter to persons who are without shelter or a fixed place of residence. Emergency shelter may be provided for a period of up to 120 days. This service is intended to protect the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of eligible individuals and families. The basic service includes immediate short-term shelter, case planning and advocacy, and supportive intervention. Some contractors additionally provide enhanced (supportive) services that may include move-in assistance, transportation, childcare, meals, job training, and special needs. Twenty-six percent of the funds were used to purchase additional bed nights of Transitional Housing in order to serve 1,886 individuals and families. Contractors of Homeless Transitional Housing provide long-term shelter for a period of up to two years to people experiencing homelessness that are sufficiently stabilized to pursue some level of selfsufficiency, but may require additional supportive services. Ultimately, the goal of transitional housing is to facilitate movement to permanent housing. Types of transitional housing may be individual houses or apartments for independent living, or congregate housing facilities that may be supervised or unsupervised. This service includes shelter and a case management component to assist clients toward self-sufficiency and may include supportive services which can consist of move-in assistance, transportation, childcare, meals, and job training. Six percent of the funds were used to purchase Case Management/Outreach services to reach hundreds of hard to reach individuals and families who may be camping in remote areas or may have been turned away from the homeless housing system due to lack of space or resources. Contractors of Case Management/Outreach provide services to people experiencing homelessness and living in a non-residential setting, such as on the streets, in a car, or a structure not meant for human habitation. This service is intended to establish a relationship with an individual or family in order to enhance their functioning and/or integration into the community. When appropriate, the goal of the case management process is to assess the needs of a client and 4 to determine and assist in the incremental steps the client must take to move toward selfsufficiency. Six percent of the funds were used to purchase services from Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute to analyze and report on a survey of over 1,300 homeless persons currently living on the streets or in Emergency Shelters in order to understand their needs and remove barriers in order to improve access to services. Funds were also made available to the Arizona Commission on Homelessness and Housing through the Arizona Department of Housing to introduce the newly developed Housing Locator Tool. The Tool was designed to expedite movement of currently homeless individuals into appropriate permanent housing options and for use by Case Managers and Housing Specialists throughout the state. Conclusion It is estimated that over 40 percent of Arizonans currently experiencing homelessness are doing so for the first time. Many families who have been able to maintain self-sufficiency in the past are no longer able to do so. While the economy in Arizona is showing signs of improvement, it is unlikely that homelessness in the state will decrease significantly in the near future. The services of Emergency Shelter, Rapid Transition to Permanent Housing, and Case Management/Outreach will continue to be critical to individuals and families in temporary crisis. 5 Prepared by the Homeless Coordination Office Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Arizona Department of Economic Security 1789 West Jefferson Street P.O. Box 6123, Site Code 950A Phoenix, AZ 85007 This report and past reports can be accessed at https://www.azdes.gov/appreports.aspx?category=147&menu=28 State Homeless Coordination Office (602) 542-9949 Equal Opportunity Employer/Program  Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI & VII), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Department prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities, or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. The Department must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service or activity. For example, this means if necessary, the Department must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that the Department will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy, contact 602-542-4446; TTY/TDD Services: 7-1-1.  Free language assistance services are available for DES clients upon request. 6 Appendix A Arizona Department of Economic Security 2013 Homeless Lottery Funds Allocation Allocation by Service CONTRACTOR COUNTY 2013 Allocation Special Projects Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Case Management Total % $37,957.99 $25,000.00 3.80% 2.50% STATEWIDE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS (ASU) ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING MULTI MULTI STATEWIDE $37,957.99 $25,000.00 $62,957.99 $37,957.99 $25,000.00 $62,957.99 $62,957.99 6.30% $4,305.77 $4,305.77 0.43% $30,737.95 $30,737.95 $267.93 $40,526.25 $18,507.67 $30,785.11 $1,081.49 $410.45 $17,205.60 $13,121.84 $16,817.70 $9,543.22 $15,259.29 $12,406.84 $11,126.73 $5,148.00 $19,406.40 $14,369.98 3.07% 0.03% 4.05% 1.85% 3.08% 0.11% 0.04% 1.72% 1.31% 1.68% 0.95% 1.53% 1.24% 1.11% 0.51% 1.94% 1.44% $261,028.22 26.10% RURAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL MULTI $4,305.77 CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVING FLAGSTAFF COCONINO $30,737.95 $267.93 $40,526.25 $18,507.67 $30,785.11 $1,081.49 $410.45 $17,205.60 $13,121.84 $16,817.70 $9,543.22 $15,259.29 $12,406.84 $11,126.73 $5,148.00 $19,406.40 $14,369.98 BISBEE COALITION CAHRA COCHISE PINAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES COCONINO CATHOLIC CHARITIES YAVAPAI CROSSROADS MISSION GOOD NEIGHBOR ALLIANCE THE SALVATION ARMY-WHITE MTN. CATHOLIC CHARITIES COCONINO CATHOLIC CHARITIES YAVAPAI CROSSROADS MISSION NEW HOPE RANCH COCONINO YAVAPAI YUMA COCHISE NAVAJO COCONINO YAVAPAI YUMA APACHE OLD CONCHO APACHE S/S INTERAGENCY COUNCIL MOHAVE TMM FAMILY SERVICES GRAHAM TMM FAMILY SERVICES COCHISE WOMEN'S TRANSITION PROJECT COCHISE TOTAL RURAL COUNTIES $267.93 $40,526.25 $18,507.67 $30,785.11 $1,081.49 $410.45 $17,205.60 $13,121.84 $16,817.70 $9,543.22 $15,259.29 $12,406.84 $11,126.73 $5,148.00 $19,406.40 $14,369.98 $108,784.50 $117,200.00 $35,043.72 Appendix A Arizona Department of Economic Security 2013 Homeless Lottery Funds Allocation Allocation by Service CONTRACTOR COUNTY 2012 Allocation Special Projects Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Case Management Total % MARICOPA NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY BRIDGES CATHOLIC CHARITIES W VALLEY CENTRAL AZ SHELTER SVS. CITY OF PHOENIX A NEW LEAF THE SALVATION ARMY UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS A NEW LEAF CATHOLIC CHARITIES W VALLEY FLORENCE CRITTENTON NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS A NEW LEAF SAVE THE FAMILY St. VINCENT de PAUL UMOM New Day Centers TOTAL MARICOPA COUNTY MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA MARICOPA $3,692.94 $5,985.35 $6,239.54 $151,621.58 $28,488.60 $54,343.25 $17,970.78 $145,509.27 $6,427.30 $2,697.98 $6,699.35 $6,493.35 $5,808.56 $24,391.10 $21,027.09 $31,932.70 $3,692.94 $5,985.35 $6,239.54 $151,621.58 $28,488.60 $54,343.25 $17,970.78 $145,509.27 $6,427.30 $2,697.98 $6,699.35 $6,493.35 $5,808.56 $24,391.10 $21,027.09 $31,932.70 $404,173.02 $105,477.43 $9,678.29 $3,692.94 $5,985.35 $6,239.54 $151,621.58 $28,488.60 $54,343.25 $17,970.78 $145,509.27 $6,427.30 $2,697.98 $6,699.35 $6,493.35 $5,808.56 $24,391.10 $21,027.09 $31,932.70 $519,328.74 0.37% 0.60% 0.62% 15.16% 2.85% 5.43% 1.80% 14.55% 0.64% 0.27% 0.67% 0.65% 0.58% 2.44% 2.10% 3.19% 51.93% Appendix A Arizona Department of Economic Security 2013 Homeless Lottery Funds Allocation Allocation by Service CONTRACTOR COUNTY 2012 Allocation Special Projects Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Case Management Total % $6,147.35 $5,147.57 $6,147.35 $5,147.57 $5,000.00 $32,137.83 $66,616.22 $4,049.94 $9,294.27 $12,434.79 $15,857.08 0.61% 0.51% 0.50% 3.21% 6.66% 0.40% 0.93% 1.24% 1.59% $11,294.92 $156,685.05 15.67% PIMA OUR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION, INC. CPSA OUR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. PRIMAVERA OUR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. OUR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. PRIMAVERA FND SALVATION ARMY / TUCSON PIMA PIMA PIMA PIMA PIMA PIMA PIMA PIMA PIMA $6,147.35 $5,147.57 $5,000.00 $32,137.83 $66,616.22 $4,049.94 $9,294.27 $12,434.79 $15,857.08 $5,000.00 $32,137.83 $66,616.22 $4,049.94 $9,294.27 $12,434.79 $15,857.08 TOTAL PIMA COUNTY GRAND TOTAL - ALL COUNTIES (a) $103,754.05 $62,957.99 % (rounded) (a) The three Arizona counties not receiving funds include Greenlee, La Paz and Santa Cruz. 6% $616,711.57 62% $41,636.08 $264,313.51 26% $56,016.93 6% $1,000,000.00 100%