Types of Homelessness
The term for someone staying in an emergency shelter or on the streets
What is literally homeless?
This program offers long-term rental assistance and supportive services
What is Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)?
A common legal barrier that makes it hard to rent an apartment
What is a criminal record?
Name three (3) agencies that provide a year-round shelter facility in the Mid Shore jurisdiction
What is...
DCS Family Shelter
DCS Men's Shelter
Martin's House and Barn
Talbot Interfaith Shelter
The third planet from the sun
What is Earth?
A short-term intervention focused on resolving immediate housing crises for those experiencing literal homelessness
What is Rapid Re-Housing (RRH)?
The lack of this basic item can prevent someone from accessing services or benefits and some private shelters
What is an ID or identification?
What is the Housing Commission of Talbot?
People who move frequently between friends' and/or family members' homes without a permanent place are know as this
What is couch surfing or at-risk of homelessness?
This alternate voucher helps low-income individuals and families afford housing in the private market
What is a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)?
These costs often prevent people from moving into housing even if they find a unit
What are a security deposit or move-in fees?
Youth experiencing homelessness can go to this program
What is the Unaccompanied Youth Program or His Hope Ministries?
The type of homelessness referring to someone with multiple episodes or long-term homelessness
What is chronic homelessness?
This model prioritizes housing without preconditions like sobriety or treatment
What is Housing First?
Trauma and mental health issues can affect someone's ability to stay housed. This approach is key in supporting them
What is trauma-informed care/approach?
Name the agency that manages housing vouchers for four of the five Mid Shore counties (except for Queen Anne's County)
What is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development?
This federal department defines homelessness in four categories, including imminent risk and fleeing violence
What is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
This HUD and DHCD program funds local efforts to end homelessness
What is the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program?
The acronym for the colors of the rainbow
What is ROYGBIV?
This seasonal program opens extra shelters during extreme weather
What is a warming shelter, cooling center and/or emergency weather response?