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Fair Housing Board hears detailed briefing on coordinated entry, shelter limits and winter overflow plans
Summary
United Way and local providers told the Fair Housing Board that Lorain County’s coordinated entry is fielding hundreds of calls, both county shelters are at capacity and rapid rehousing now can cover up to six months of rent when funds permit; staff urged referrals and explained extreme-weather and hotel-voucher procedures.
United Way and local homelessness partners briefed the Fair Housing Board on the county’s coordinated entry system and current limits on shelter capacity, saying the system is prioritizing people by need while daily demand outstrips resources.
"Between the 2 shelters, we currently have a 114 shelter spaces. Today, they are both at capacity," said Wendy Dyer, program coordinator for Lorain County coordinated entry, describing how clients are entered into the HMIS/Clarity database, assessed with the HARP tool and prioritized for housing placements. She said coordinated entry fields calls and attempts to contact every person within 48 hours and has expanded live-call coverage to Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with walk-in intake now available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Presenters from United Way and partner agencies said the regional Balance…
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