Sheltering Needs Q.

Cherokee County

Sheltering Needs Q.

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ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOUR AGENCY WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL.
Cherokee County is undertaking a study of homeless and sheltering issues. This study is designed to assess the complex issues of homelessness and help determine the need for shelter in the county.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY, HOMELESS REFERS TO ANYONE WHO IS TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY WITHOUT A HOME, REGARDLESS OF THE REASONS. THIS INCLUDES YOUTH AND BATTERED WOMEN.

We would appreciate your assistance in providing us with relevant data for the study. Thank you.

1. In your estimation, does Cherokee County need a homeless shelter and why?

2. If yes, who should be served, what services should be provided, and how long would you estimate homeless persons should be allowed to stay?

3. Where (geographic location) in Cherokee County would you recommend a shelter be located?

4.Please prioritize the following categories of homeless which you believe to be most in need. Rank them from 1 (most needy) to 10 (least needy).

     Battered women and children     _____
     Women with children     _____
     Unaccompanied minors     _____
     Elderly (60+ years)     _____
     Potentially homeless     _____
     Single women     _____
     Single men     _____
     Intact families     _____
     Extended families     _____
     Men and children     _____

5. If you feel the county needs a shelter, describe the ideal shelter in regard to type of sleeping capacity and program services.

TYPE OF SHELTER AND SLEEPING CAPACITY
     (If you believe the county should have a shelter of the type listed below, indicate by placing a check next to the type most needed. Then list the total beds which you feel could remain occupied for that type of shelter.)
                                                           TYPE        SIZE
a. Crisis shelter (<30 days)                 _____       _____
b. Emergency shelter (30-60 days)     _____       _____
c. Intermediate shelter (2-6 months)    _____       _____
d. Transitional shelter (6+ months)       _____       _____

PROGRAM SERVICES
     (Check services which should be3 offered either on site or as a referral to an existing agency for the shelter listed above.)
                                                    ON-SITE     REFERRAL
   Transportation                             _____          _____
   Substance abuse counseling         _____          _____
   Career/job training                      _____          _____
   Search for permanent shelter       _____          _____
   Child care                                   _____          _____
   Therapy                                      _____          _____
   Education (GED, tutoring, etc.)      _____          _____
   Medical/dental                             _____          _____
   Other (please be specific)             _____          _____

6. Should existing programs be strengfthened, thereby eliminating the need for a shelter? Yes _____ No _____

7. Are there any other sheltering alternatives you would recommend?

8. Are there any local trends in homelessness identified based on past or present information?

9. Are there any recommendations / suggestions to help improve the service to homeless persons in Cherokee County? Include comments you may have regarding gaps in service.

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