CHECKLIST FOR RAPID RESPONSE

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1 CHECKLIST FOR RAPID RESPONSE Income Verification: All documentation must be no more than 30 days old. Copy of Social Security, SSI, SSDI benefit/check Copy of TAFDC Benefit/check Copy of Veteran s Benefit/check Copy of 2 consecutive unemployment checks Third party employment verification sheet (attached) Proof of Residency: Copy of Utility Bill Rent receipt Copy of your lease If Rental Arrears (Rent Owed) Needed: Copy of one year rental ledger Copy of eviction letter Copy of Notice to Quit/Summons & Complaint If Start-up Costs Needed (Security Deposit/1 st month): Copy of lease or letter from prospective landlord Copy of rental agent fee, if applicable Copy of documentation of subsidy (required only if applicant has a subsidy) If approved, the following are needed before a check can be released: Copy of inspection report for apartment Copy of 12 month lease Copy of de-leaded certification Documentation of homelessness (if currently homeless)

2 Stabilization Application APPLICANT NAME: Current Address: Home Phone: Alternate Phone: MEMBER S FULL NAME RELATIONSHIP BIRTHDATE AGE SEX S.S.# HEAD Is a change in the household composition expected? YES NO If yes, what type of change? When? Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Race of Household (Check All that apply) Optional White Black/African American Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native Native Hawaiin/Other Other Check All That Apply to You: Head of household is homeless in Somerville. Head of household currently working in Somerville. Presence of an adult or a child or a youth with a diagnosed disability including mental illness Presence of an adult or a child or a youth with a diagnosed substance abuse disorder Prior episode of homelessness in an EA shelter (DHCD Family shelter Not Eligible for Emergency Assistance benefits through DHCD (Family shelter) History of domestic violence At risk of homelessness and moving into shelter or place not meant for human habitation Recent economic hardship (death of primary provider, job loss, health crisis or other similar circumstances) None of the above applies to me or my family.

3 CIRCUMSTANCES (ALL questions must be answered) Please describe in detail all of the following: 1. What type of assistance are you in need of? 2. How much assistance do you need (financial amount)? By when? 3. The circumstances behind the need for assistance? 4. Have you received assistance from any other agency? Agency? When? Amount? Why?

4 MAINTENANCE (ALL questions must be answered) 1. How will you be able to pay your expenses after assistance? 2. Difficulties you expect in maintaining monthly expenses? 3. How much are you able to pay toward debt?

5 (Circle one) 1. Is any member of your household employed, part time, full-time YES NO or seasonal? 2. Does any member of your household expect to work during the YES NO next twelve months? 3. Does anyone in your household work for someone who pays them in cash? YES NO 5. Does any member of your household receive or expect to YES NO receive child support? 6. Does any member of your household receive or expect to YES NO receive alimony payments? 7. Is any member of your household entitled to child support YES NO payments that he/she is not receiving? 8. Is any member of your household not receiving alimony payments YES NO that he/she is entitled to receive? 9. Does any member of your household receive or expect to YES NO receive unemployment benefits? 10. Does any member of your household receive or expect to YES NO receive welfare payments (TAFDC, SSI or EAEDC)? 11. Does any member of your household receive or expect to YES NO receive Social Security benefits (SSDI or retirement)? 12. Does any member of your household receive or expect to YES NO receive an income from a pension or annuity? 13. Does any member of your household receive regular cash contributions from anyone not living in the household or from any agency? YES NO 14. Does any member of your household receive income from assets, YES NO including interest on checking or saving accounts, interest or dividends from certificates of deposits, stocks, bonds, or income from the rental of property? 15. Does any member of your household receive or expect to receive YES NO an earned income tax credit? 16. Do you own a home or any other real estate? YES NO 17. Have you sold or given away any real property or any other YES NO assets in the past two years?

6 Income: BUDGET INCOME MONTHLY AMOUNT WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY AMOUNT Job wages TAFDC, EAEDC SSI, SSDI Unemployment Child Support Food stamps Other Expenses: For ALL expenses paid. Under the Priority column Please number in numerical order (with 1 being the first bill you pay) how you pay your bills for the month, first (1), second (2), third (3), etc Priority Expense Paid to Monthly amount Weekly budget Rent Oil Heat Hot water Electricity Gas Water Home phone Cell phone Food Eating out Public Transportation Car payment Car insurance Auto Gas Childcare Back bills Cable Basic household (cleaning, laundry) Etc. (cigarettes, Other)

7 Asset Information: List the type and source of any family assets. Provide both the current cash value and the estimated annual income from the asset. Household Member Name Type and Source of Asset (e.g. checking, savings, investments) Cash Value of Asset Annual Income from Asset Landlord Verification: List your current landlord. If you are staying in a shelter, with family or friends provide information for the most recent landlord information prior to homelessness. Landlord s Name: Address: Telephone Number: Are you homeless or about to become homeless due an eviction? Yes No If answered yes, submit a copy of the Notice to Quit. What is the asking rent for your apartment? Do you receive rental assistance? Section 8 MVRP Yes No Do you reside in public housing? Yes No Are there any utilities included in your rent? Yes No List utilities included in rent: Has your landlord raised your rent recently? Yes No If yes when? By how much was the rent raised? How many bedrooms in your current living situation? How many members of your family are living with you currently? (Do not include yourself) IF approved for funding from the Rapid Response Program, would you be willing to participate in a follow-up survey? This survey is voluntary and the answer below will not have any effect on decisions made in regards to applicant eligibility for the Rapid Response Program. YES, I am willing to participate in a follow-up survey if I receive funding from the Rapid Response Program NO, I am not willing to participate in a follow-up survey if I receive funding from the Rapid Response Program

8 Application Certification and Release of Information: I/We certify the information that I have given in this application is true and correct, and I/We understand that any false statement or misrepresentation may result in the rejection of my application. I/We authorize the Somerville Homeless Coalition to make inquires to verify the information that I have provided in this application. I/We authorize the Somerville Homeless Coalition to discuss this application with the Somerville Housing Assistance Committee. I understand that my records cannot be disclosed without my written consent and that I may revoke this consent at any time, although I recognize some actions may have already been taken on my behalf. I also understand that the information so released will be held in the strictest confidence by its recipient. I understand that this release form is valid for one year from the date it is signed. Head of Household Signature Date Co-Head of Household Signature Date Other member of household over age 18 Date Other member of household over age 18 Date

9 HUD Participant TouchPoint Date: / / Name: Completed by: Universal Elements At what point is this data being collected? ( ) Intake (At Program Enrollment) ( ) Program Exit ( ) Mid-Program (At least annual) Program Start Date (use this date for the Date Taken of the Intake) / / This client is... ( ) A Head of Household ( ) An adult who is receiving service as part of a family, but is not the Head of Household ( ) A single adult ( ) An unaccompanied youth ( ) A child receiving services as part of a family Housing Status ( ) Literally Homeless ( ) Imminently losing their housing ( ) Unstably housed and at-risk of losing their housing ( ) Stably housed Is the client chronically homeless?

10 Prior to entry into this program, where did the client stay last night? ( ) Place not meant for habitation (e.g., a vehicle, an abandoned building, bus/train/subway station/airport or anywhere outside) ( ) Emergency shelter, including hotel or motel paid for with emergency shelter voucher ( ) Transitional housing for homeless persons (including homeless youth) ( ) Safe Haven ( ) Permanent Housing for formerly homeless persons (such as SHP, S+C or SRO Mod Rehab) ( ) Psychiatric hospital or other psychiatric facility ( ) Substance abuse treatment facility or detox center ( ) Hospital (non-psychiatric) ( ) Jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility ( ) Rental by client, no ongoing housing subsidy ( ) Rental by client, with VASH housing subsidy ( ) Rental by client, with other (non-vash) housing subsidy ( ) Owned by client, no ongoing housing subsidy ( ) Owned by client, with housing subsidy ( ) Staying or living in a family member's room, apartment or house ( ) Staying or living in a friend's room, apartment or house ( ) Hotel or motel paid for without emergency shelter voucher ( ) Foster care home or foster care group home ( ) Other ( ) Client Refused Please specify Other prior residence Length of stay at prior residence ( ) One week or less ( ) More than a week, but less than a month ( ) More than three months, but less than one year ( ) One year or longer ( ) One to three months Zip Code of last permanent address where the client lived for at least 90 days Zip Code Quality ( ) Full or Partial Zip Code Reported

11 Has the client been continuously homeless for at least one year? How many times has the client been homeless in the past three years? ( ) 0 ( ) 1 (homeless only this time) ( ) 2 ( ) 3 ( ) 4 or more ( ) Client Refused ( ) Client Doesn t Know ( ) Data not collected Number of months the client has been homeless in the past three years? Total number of months continuously homeless prior to project entry? Employment and Income Is the client currently receiving earned income? Is the client currently receiving income from any source? Types of cash income received (check all that apply) [ ] Earned Income [ ] Unemployment Insurance [ ] Supplemental Security Income (SSI) [ ] Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) [ ] Veteran's Disability Payment [ ] Private Disability Insurance [ ] Worker's Compensation [ ] Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (or use local program name)

12 [ ] General Assistance (GA) (or use local program name) [ ] Retirement Income from Social Security [ ] Veteran's Pension [ ] Pension from a Former Job [ ] Child Support [ ] Alimony or Other Spousal Support [ ] Other Source Earned Income Amount: Unemployment Insurance Amount: Supplemental Security Insurance or SSI Amount: Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) Amount: Veteran's Disability Amount: Private Disability Insurance Amount: Worker's Compensation Amount: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)(or local name) Amount: General Assistance (GA) (or local name) Amount: Retirement Income from Social Security Amount: Veteran's Pension Amount: Pension from a Former Job Amount: Child Support Amount: Alimony or Other Spousal Support Amount: Other Income Source (defined): Other Source Amount: Total Monthly Income:

13 Did the client receive Non-cash benefits from any source in the past 30 days? (i.e. Food Stamps (SNAP), Health Coverage, Public Housing, etc.) Select all Non-Cash Benefits that apply [ ] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Previously known as Food Stamps) [ ] MEDICAID Health Insurance Program (or use local name) [ ] MEDICARE Health Insurance (or use local name) [ ] State Children's Health Insurance Program (or use local name) [ ] Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) [ ] Veteran's Administration (VA) Medical Services [ ] TANF Child Care Services (or use local name) [ ] TANF Transportation Services (or use local name) [ ] Other TANF-Funded Services (or use local name) [ ] Section 8, Public Housing, or other ongoing Rental Assistance [ ] Temporary Rental Assistance [ ] Other Source Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Amount (Food Stamps or Money for Food or a Benefits Card Amount) Describe Other Non-Cash Benefits Health Insurance Info Is the client currently covered by health insurance? ( ) Client doesn t know ( ) Client Refused ( ) Data not collected List all types of Health Insurance Client is Covered by:

14 Health Information Does the client have a physical disability? Is the clients physical disability expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impair ability to live independently? Is the client currently receiving services or treatment for his/her physical disability? Does the client have a developmental disability? Is the clients developmental disability expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impair ability to live independently? Is the client currently receiving services or treatment for his/her developmental disability? Does the client have a chronic health condition (heart or lung disease, diabetes, arthritis, traumatic brain injury, dementia, cancer, stroke, etc.)?

15 Is the client currently receiving services or treatment for his/her chronic health condition? Is the client's chronic health condition expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impair ability to live independently? Does the client have HIV/AIDS? Is the client currently receiving services or treatment for HIV/AIDS? Does the client have a mental health problem? Is the client's mental health problem expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impairs his/her ability to live independently? Is the client currently receiving services or treatment for his/her mental health problem? Does the client have a serious mental illness? ( )Yes ( )No

16 Does the client have a substance abuse problem? ( ) Alcohol Abuse ( ) Drug Abuse ( ) Both Alcohol and Drug Abuse Is the client's substance abuse problem expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impairs his/her ability to live independently? Is the client currently receiving services or treatment for his/her substance abuse problem? Does the client have a Disabling Condition? ( ) Client Refused Is the client a victim or survivor of domestic violence? When was the last episode of domestic violence? / /

17 SHC Somerville Homeless Coalition Support, Housing, Community P.O. Box , Somerville, MA P: F: TTY : Homeless Prevention Case Management Supportive Housing Family & Adult Shelter Project SOUP Dear Employer: Date: Board of Directors President Thomas White Vice President Adam Hornstine Treasurer Wesley Blair Clerk Roberta Rubin Jeffrey Bernstein Dia Black Amy Checkoway Tom Cornu Conrad Crawford Laura Gitelson Rachel Heller Michelle Kinberg Mark Levine Gisela Margotta Richard Rawal Diane Sullivan Thalia Tringo Lars Unhjem Jeffrey Waxman Executive Director Mark Alston- Follansbee Chief Operating Officer Warren McManus Deputy Director Michael Libby, LCSW Director of Programs Lisa Davidson Director of Development Kathryn Benjamin The Somerville Homeless Coalition is required by federal regulation to verify the income, from all sources, for residents applying for admission or continued occupancy in our housing programs. We are requesting your cooperation in supplying the information, requested below, from your files. We assure you this information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. A stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your use in returning this for to us. Thank you Warning: Section 101 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code makes it a criminal offense to make willful false statements or misrepresentation to any Department or Agency of the U.S. as to any matter with its jurisdiction. To be completed by Employer: Date Employment Began: Date Employment Ended: Has Employment Been Continuous: ( ) YES ( ) NO If No Please Explain Was Employee Terminated: ( ) YES ( ) NO If YES Please Explain Compensation Information Before Deductions: 1) Hourly Wages: 2) # Hours/Week: 3) Weekly Gross Wages: Overtime Information: 1) Hourly Overtime Wages: 2) # Overtime Hours/Week: 3) Is Overtime Seasonal? ( ) YES ( ) NO 4) # of Weeks of Overtime/Year: Increase Wage Information: 1) Next Hourly Increase: 2) Effective Date of Raise: Comments: ` Additional Compensation Information: 10) Tips/Week: 11) Bonuses Commissions or Other Types: Comments: Compulsory Payroll Deductions For Health Insurance: {EMPLOYER S SIGNATURE AND TITLE} {DATE} To Be Completed By Applicant/Resident/Participant/Employee: I hereby authorize the release of the information requested above to The Somerville Homeless Coalition EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE DATE Print Name Social Security Number Date of Birth Mailing Address Including City, State, Zipcode Stay connected with us on Facebook and Twitter.