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FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS <br />Question 1: ls the homelessness problem in Kittitas County better, worse, or the <br />same than 5 years ago? Why? <br />Question 2: ln a community survey, behavioral health services and job training <br />and employment services were listed as priorities for individuals experiencing <br />homelessness. Does this resonate with you? Are these priorities? Why or why <br />not? <br />Question 3: Unwillingness to participate and limited availability are listed as the <br />top barriers to accessing services. How can we address these barriers? (For <br />people with lived experience: What are your barriers to accessing services? What <br />was successful/what worked well?) <br />Question 4: With limited resources in Kittitas County, what would you prioritize to <br />address homelessness? <br />Question 5: Previous priorities have included increasing affordable housing, <br />increasing shelter and other support services, preventing homelessness, <br />improving the homeless response system, and expanding community <br />engagement, awareness, and education. Are these still priorities or have they <br />shifted? <br />Question 6: What should be the key messages to the community about <br />homelessness and people experiencing homelessness? How can we effectively <br />share this information? <br />19