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Final 4.15.11 <br /> 22 <br />d. Some gender and race data was reported by some agencies but results were very inconclusive. <br />III. Barriers to Service Agencies indicated lack of housing is a barrier, either in the form of extended emergency housing (up to 30 days), transitional housing, or affordable housing. Agencies reported specific problems with a lack of housing for single males and females and large families, clean and sober housing and individuals with eligibility challenges such as criminal histories, poor rent history, low incomes, etc. Lack of transportation was mentioned as a barrier as was funding limitations within the agencies. <br />IV. What has changed in Kittitas County since the inception of the 10-Year <br />Plan and subsequent funding released to agencies? <br /> Housing availability has expanded, although not enough to meet the needs. Specific projects that have helped the housing situation and mentioned specifically were NOVA and Polaris (Hopesource), HEARTH and RIETH (EnTrust) and the 24/7 Hotline (Housing Authority). <br /> Respondents also mentioned the confusion that can arise from having all of these programs as eligibility for each program varies with the agency and the source of funding. <br /> Respondents felt that there was greater awareness of the homeless issue in our county since the inception of the 10-Year Plan. <br /> It was apparent that some respondents were not aware of the totality of services available in our county. <br /> I was apparent that agencies need more information from each other about the services and resources that are available, at least the persons who completed the surveys were uninformed in some areas. <br />V. Have you referred clients to any of the following Kittitas County <br />Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee funded programs? Data indicated that agencies were referring to all of the funded programs except for Habitat for Humanity, to address homeless issues in the county. Habitat for Humanity does not target homeless families for its programs. <br />VI. How important are the following programs in affectively addressing <br />homelessness in Kittitas County? Data indicated a positive perception of the programs funded in the past two years. The programs receiving the highest ratings are those programs that provide services to single adults and to the population of adults have drug issues, criminal histories, and other issues that do not qualify them for any of the other programs. The exception is Habitat for Humanity, an agency that does not target homeless families for their programs.