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Performance Measures for Homelessness Prevention a. A reduction in the number of homeless households involving families with children (a priority need for homeless assistance within the local Continuum of Care community). b. Expected Outcome:At least 35%of participants assisted will remain in permanent housing six(6) months after the last assistance provided under ESG. Performance Measures for Homeless Rapid Re-housing a. A reduction in the number of homeless households involving families with children,both sheltered and unsheltered(a priority need for homeless assistance within the local Continuum of Care community). b. Expected Outcome:At least 35%of participants assisted will remain in permanent housing six(6) months after the last assistance provided under ESG. 3.20 — Emergency Shelter Standards The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program establishes minimum standards for safety, sanitation, and privacy in emergency shelters funded with ESG. In December 2019, the local BOS Regional Planning Council reviewed and approved the following emergency shelter standards: Administration&Organizational Requirements: 1. The shelter shall not require clients to participate in religious services or other forms of religions expression. 2. The shelter shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,or national origin. Shelters serving families shall also not discriminate on the basis of the sex or age of the children or the size of the family,except where limited by facility. 3. The shelter's Board of Directors shall consist of voluntary (unpaid) members, with the possible exception of the agency's CEO or Director. 4. The shelter's Board of Directors shall meet at least on a quarterly basis and set overall policy for the shelter. 5. The shelter shall have a secure storage space for confidential documents relating to clients and personnel. City of South Bend - ESG Policies and Procedures Manual 19