Working to achieve rapid re-housing with low-income adults experiencing short-term homelessness can be challenging. This is because they typically have severely limited incomes due to lack of public benefits and low wages from work, and often do not qualify for any type of housing assistance. Participants will explore rapid re-housing services focused on single adults experiencing homelessness. Speakers will offer tips for addressing challenges in assessing, targeting, and evaluating outcomes. Special consideration will be given to how to move people off a short-term subsidies.

1. HPRP Innovative Strategies for Housing Single Adults Abode Services Rapid Re-housing Program Alameda County, CA Sage B. Foster, MA, MPH National Conference on Ending Homelessness Hyatt Regency Hotel, Washington , DC July 12-14,2010

4. Of the 185 households served by Rapid Re-housing (11/2/09-6/30/10), 50% have been single adults.

5. Of the single adults served, 50% are between 15%-30% of AMI.

8. Distribute updated affordable housing lists

9. Target safe neighborhoods with well maintained properties

10. Individuals have 60 days from intake to move in

12. Shared Housing

13. Room rental in private home

14. Subsidized housing

15. Very affordable private market housing

16. Senior housing

18. Have shelter staff prepare necessary documentation for the intake appointment

19. Maintain a presence at community events

20. Share success stories with funders and media