9978-09 Appropriating $2,463,435 from Community Development (Fund 212), defraying expenses of CED

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St. Joseph County Housing Consortium Homeless Needs (91.205 (b) and 91.215 (c)) *Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook Homeless Needs- The jurisdiction must provide a concise summary of the nature and extent of homelessness in the jurisdiction, (including rural homelessness and chronic homelessness where applicable), addressing separately the need for facilities and services for homeless persons and homeless families with children, both sheltered and unsheltered, and homeless subpopulations, in accordance with Table lA. The summary must include the characteristics and needs of low-income individuals and children, (especially ,extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered. In addition, to the extent information is available, the plan must include a description of the nature and extent of homelessness by racial and ethnic group. A quantitative analysis is not required. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates. [Insert additional narrative discussing Table 1A.] According to the 2000 U.S. Census of Population and Housing Report, St. Joseph County consists of approximately 266,000 persons, 26,200 of whom live below the poverty level. The county population is 80% White, 11% African Americans, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 2% Native American and other origins. Statistics show that a disproportionate number of persons living in poverty are minorities (approximately 9,000 below the poverty level) and/or minority families (approximately 2,000 below the poverty level). These demographic trends closely parallel those of the homeless population, of which families are the fastest growing segment. Priority Homeless Needs 1. Using the results of the Continuum of Care planning process, identify the jurisdiction's homeless and homeless prevention priorities specified in Table lA, the Homeless and Special Needs Populations Chart. The description of the jurisdiction's choice of priority needs and allocation priorities must be based on reliable data meeting HUD standards and should reflect the required consultation with homeless assistance providers, homeless persons, and other concerned citizens regarding the needs of homeless families with children and individuals. The jurisdiction must provide an analysis of how the needs of each category of residents provided the basis for determining the relative priority of each priority homeless need category. A separate brief narrative should be directed to addressing gaps in services and housing for the sheltered and unsheltered chronic homeless. 2010-2014 Housing and Community Development Plan 46