Housing First Program

• Over 30 families were housed under the Housing First Program with all moving into permanent independent housing within 24 months. All received supportive services on a 24/7 basis during those 24 months. With their Case Managers, they prepared and worked on their Family Improve-ment Plan. A mentoring program was started to support the families.
• In addition, LHOT, in collaboration with the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is expanding the Housing First program to a countywide one that serves individuals. A grant was awarded that will provide housing for up to 22 persons, 10 of whom are from Longmont.
• The Longmont Housing Authority is master leasing 10 studio units at the Briarwood Apartments to agencies that serve the homeless. They then rent the units to persons who are homeless on a short-term or long-term basis. Case management of the residents is provided by the leasing agency. 66 persons were assisted since October 1, 2007.