Learn About Homelessness
Homelessness Program Model Comparisons
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to build, promote, and support collaborative approaches to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time in Colorado. OHI’s vision is to advance a broad continuum of solutions that combines affordable housing with accessible services so no one languishes in homelessness.
Two Program Model Examples
- Street Outreach
- Street outreach programs can help to identify and help those who feel unsafe in, or are otherwise unable to come into traditional shelters.
- See possible funding programs
- Emergency Shelter
- Emergency Shelter means any facility with the primary purpose to provide a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Emergency Shelter provides a safe place for those experiencing homelessness to stay temporarily.
DOH's Role in Homelessness
- Increase & preserve Colorado’s inventory of affordable housing.
- Managing rental assistance vouchers.
- Create & support collaborative approaches to end homelessness.
- Regulate the construction & installation of factory-built structures.
Key Goals
- Stop homelessness before it starts.
- Identify individuals at risk & ensure they are safe.
- Coonect people with supports they need to quickly exit homelessness.
- Create access to long-term structural solutions.
Cross-cutting Approaches
- Leading with Equity
- Real-time, Person-specific Data
- Housing Focused
- Cross-sector Partnerships
