Marlene Akas

The meeting included updates on the Aston opening, focusing on the path to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy and the variables affecting the timeline, such as door closures, stairwell exit doors, and fire alarm system upgrades. There was a discussion regarding the selection of participants and concerns about the program rules, specifically regarding alcohol and drug use. The CAT discussed and voted on the updated Good Neighbor Protocol. The group also discussed the date for the next meeting.

This meeting focused on the Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP), reviewing progress, and finalizing recommendations. Discussions included a DHS feasibility review of draft recommendations, considering cost implications, shelter system flow, and operational feasibility. Key areas of improvement were identified, including accountability, assessment, housing and financial assistance, program offerings, and data evaluation. Specific models were presented and discussed, such as the FRSP Bridge Model, FRSP TANF Model, and options for shared housing, DC Flex, and a Combined Benefit Model. The Task Force deliberated and voted on recommendations, including amendments related to assessment tools, case management, housing assistance, and program length. The final report included recommendations for program improvements, administrative changes, data and evaluation enhancements, and vision and values alignment.

The document outlines recommendations for the Family Re-housing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). The vision is to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing with individualized, family-centered services promoting dignity and independence. Key values include accountability, client-centeredness, collaboration, dignity, respect, empathy, empowerment, integrity, motivation, quality, and trauma-informed care. The recommendations cover cross-cutting improvements such as accountability, consistency, and transparency, as well as improvements to assessment and eligibility determination, housing and financial assistance, program services and offerings, and data and evaluation. The plan also proposes two program pathways: FRSP Bridge to TAH/PSH for families needing long-term subsidies and FRSP TANF Housing for families expected to be employed. Additional ideas to improve housing stability and sustainability are also explored.

This document contains annotated notes from the third meeting of the Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP) Task Force. Key discussion topics included presentations of the FRSP Bridge Model and the FRSP TANF Housing Model, both of which generated clarifying questions and additional written comments from participants. The meeting also involved task force deliberations, a straw poll, small group discussions focusing on a fixed-term concept, joint FRSP/TEP case management, and participant shares of housing costs. The discussions led to a final vote on forwarding concepts for feasibility review, including the two pathways, program improvements, and vision/values. The notes include feedback from task force members on various aspects of the proposed models and improvements.

The FRSP Task Force Meeting #2 focused on creating a vision and values statement for the FRSP program. Participants developed vision statements centered around safe, sustainable, and affordable housing, self-sufficiency, and pathways to economic independence. Core values identified included integrity, empathy, trauma-informed approaches, accountability, dignity and respect, empowerment, quality, client-centered care, and collaboration. The meeting also included discussions on integrating FRSP with TANF, bridging FRSP to PSH and TAH, outlining necessary services, eligibility criteria, and participant requirements for each pathway. A customer panel provided feedback on program services and expectations.