Columbus, OH

Through a focus on prevention and regular performance measurement, family homelessness in Columbus, OH decreased by 46 percent between 1997 and 2004.

Spotlight

Toolkits | October 15, 2010
Columbus’ homeless assistance system is funded, managed, and evaluated by the community’s lead Continuum of Care (CoC) agency, the Community Shelter Board (CSB). CSB operates an outcomes-based funding model that uses measurable performance standards to monitor and evaluate agencies’ and system progress toward community goals. The performance standards reinforce an overall vision and strategy for improving the homeless services system and working toward the eventual elimination of homelessness.
Toolkits | October 14, 2010
The HEARTH Act requires communities meet new and aggressive goals to end homelessness. This document examines performance measurement and improvement tools and strategies that have helped Columbus, Ohio perform well on HEARTH outcomes.
Community Snapshot | August 4, 2006
Family homelessness in Columbus, OH decreased by 46 percent between 1997 and 2004.
Ten Year Plan | August 2, 2006
10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness: Columbus and Franklin County Implementation Plan

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Best Practice | September 24, 2008
Amethyst, Inc., in Columbus, Ohio, is a substance use treatment program that seeks to create a safe, supportive, nurturing, and woman-centered environment that encourages trust, bonding, and connection.