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Findings 4 findings

F1

The PIT data do not capture the total number of homeless R.1 : The jury recommends that by December 15, people living in San Francisco over the course of a year. Use of 2022, the Department (HSH) develop strategies this metric results in an inaccurate determination of the actual and methods, including using other existing data size of the population of homeless people in the city, which is sets to better quantify and profile the population key information for HSH’s strategic planning and program of people who are homeless. design.

F2

Key data and metrics about homelessness are not easily R.2 : The jury recommends that by March 15, accessible on the HSH website. Data is scattered across 2023, the Department create a user-friendly numerous dashboards and websites. portal and navigation system.

F3

Engaging City residents neighboring those sites where R.3 : The jury recommends that HSH both HSH plans to locate new shelters, drop-in centers, navigation communicate and collaborate with residents in centers, or safe sleeping sites early on in the development and those San Francisco neighborhoods where it siting process could promote more community acceptance and intends to establish facilities serving the endorsement of establishing those facilities, a prerequisite for unhoused. HSH should expand its staff and all development, especially projects serving homeless people. administrative capacities focused on community outreach and engagement to meet this recommendation.

F5

Despite compelling data showing that homelessness poses R.5a : The jury recommends that by September special challenges for older adults, HSH has failed to recognize 30, 2022, the Department incorporate older adults as a unique sub-population in its work to date. age-specific information into its baseline dataset of homeless demographic characteristics from the PIT, identifying that portion of the population that is over 50 years of age in particular.

Recommendations 1

R4

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Agency Responses 1

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR LONDON N. BREED

August 16, 2022 • 6 pages • 3 responses • Score: 0 (+0, 3, 0) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

F1

The PIT data do not capture the total number of homeless R.1 : The jury recommends that by December 15, people living in San Francisco over the course of a year. Use of 2022, the Department (HSH) develop strategies this metric results in an inaccurate determination of the actual and methods, including using other existing data size of the population of homeless people in the city, which is sets to better quantify and profile the population key information for HSH’s strategic planning and program...

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

Agree/ Disagree) [Response Due Date] A Progress Report about F1 The PIT data do not capture the total Department of Disagree partially While we agree that the Point in Time (PIT) Count does not capture the full the San Francisco number of homeless people living in Homelessness and experience of homelessness in any community, it is a federal requirement and Department of San Francisco over the course of a Supportive Housing provides a good year-over-year comparison of homelessness in our community.

F3

Engaging City residents neighboring those sites where R.3 : The jury recommends that HSH both HSH plans to locate new shelters, drop-in centers, navigation communicate and collaborate with residents in centers, or safe sleeping sites early on in the development and those San Francisco neighborhoods where it siting process could promote more community acceptance and intends to establish facilities serving the endorsement of establishing those facilities, a prerequisite for unhoused. HSH should ex...

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

Agree/ Disagree) [Response Due Date] A Progress Report about F3 Engaging City residents neighboring Department of Disagree partially We agree that earlier engagement with the community in advance of opening a the San Francisco those sites where HSH plans to locate Homelessness and new shelter or housing project could be helpful in ensuring that the project moves Department of new shelters, drop-in centers, Supportive Housing forward with community support.

F5

Despite compelling data showing that homelessness poses R.5a : The jury recommends that by September special challenges for older adults, HSH has failed to recognize 30, 2022, the Department incorporate older adults as a unique sub-population in its work to date. age-specific information into its baseline dataset of homeless demographic characteristics from the PIT, identifying that portion of the population that is over 50 years of age in particular.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

Agree/ Disagree) [Response Due Date] A Progress Report about F5 Despite compelling data showing Department of Disagree partially We have determined that HSH alone cannot resolve complex issues connected to the San Francisco that homelessness poses special Homelessness and aging.