HPRP Program Models

This section highlights model HPRP programs that are preventing homelessness, diverting people from shelter, and rapidly re-housing those who become homeless.
Many communities have implemented best practices in the design of their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) assistance. Other communities already had best practice models in place prior to the creation of HPRP. Highlighted below are models of community-based and statewide programs that are preventing homelessness, diverting people from shelter, and rapidly re-housing those who become homeless.

Spotlight

Best Practice  |  March 20, 2009
Many communities have in place best practices which can be funded through HUD’s new Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing Fund. Highlighted below are model community-based and statewide programs, which are preventing homelessness, diverting people from shelter, and rapidly re-housing those who become homeless. Provided are the programs’ focus (noted under its name) and websites, and Alliance Audio Conferences, Best Practice write-ups, and National Conference presentations pertaining to the program.

Library Resources

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Webinar  |  May 5, 2010
In May 2010, the Alliance hosted a webinar discussing how Cincinnati developed its family rapid re-housing system goals and outcomes, its approach to stakeholder engagement, and its approach to targeting, accountability, and evaluation.
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Webinar  |  February 19, 2010
On February 18, 2010, the Alliance hosted a webinar that explored how TANF Emergency Contingency Funds and Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds are being used by The Road Home in Salt Lake City to re-house families experiencing homelessness.
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Webinar  |  January 5, 2010
This November 13, 2009 webinar explored issues with HPRP implementation that are particular to rural areas. Specifically, program design and data collection challenges were discussed. It was the second Alliance webinar to focus on HPRP implementation issues in rural areas.
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Best Practice  |  December 14, 2009
Each community receiving HPRP funds is responsible for designing its program based on its distinct needs, and many are taking this unique opportunity to transform their homelessness assistance systems. This community profile examines Alameda County, CA's efforts to use HPRP to transform its homelessness assistance system.
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Other  |  September 17, 2009
Congress allocated $25 million for a Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration to serve homeless families. The experience of the 23 communities that received grants awards under the Demonstration can be an important resource for communities developing Rapid Re-Housing programs to serve families using HPRP or other funding resources. This resource collects information about what the Demonstration grantees are doing.
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Webinar  |  June 23, 2009
In June 2009, the Alliance and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) co-hosted a webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas." Speakers explored the unique challenges that rural communities face as they implement their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) plans. They also delved into new and significant opportunities to address these challenges through effective program design and collaborative strategies.