Homelessness

Kristina Smock Consulting works with social service agencies, foundations and local and state governments to support research, planning and policy related to homelessness.

Areas of expertise include:

  • ­ Local and state policy related to adult, family and youth homelessness

  • ­ Research and analysis to inform policy and planning

  • ­ Program development

  • ­ Program evaluation

SAMPLE PROJECTS

City of Roseburg, Homeless Population Study: Worked with the City of Roseburg to assess its strategies to address homelessness and provide policy options based on stakeholder interviews, best practices research and data analysis, 2018-19.

Homebuilders Foundation, Shelter Preservation Project: Coordinated research, stakeholder input and planning to address the maintenance and preservation needs of homeless shelter facilities, 2014-2015.

JOIN, Model Articulation and Training Development: Worked with outreach and retention staff to articulate JOIN's homeless outreach and retention models and develop interactive training workshops on the models, 2016-2018.

Metro Regional Government, Supportive Housing Services Implementation: Conducted research and data analysis and worked with jurisdictional leaders to develop policy documents and reports to support implementation of a regional ballot measure to fund homeless services, 2020-2023.

Metro Regional Government, Regional Long-term Rent Assistance Program: ­   Coordinated a tri-county workgroup responsible for developing policies and procedures and monitoring implementation for a new locally-funded rent assistance program, 2021-2023.

Multnomah County, Evaluation of Homeless Youth Continuum: Conducted annual Fidelity Scale Assessments of the Continuum’s implementation of the Assertive Engagement model, and worked with Continuum partners to develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation framework for the Continuum’s work, 2010-2016.

Portland Housing Bureau, Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness:  Coordinated bi-annual Homeless Street Counts and wrote comprehensive reports on homelessness in Portland/ Multnomah County, 2008-2015.

Washington County Department of Housing Services, Supportive Housing Services Implementation: Supported the development of internal systems, program standards, funding opportunities, procurement processes, contract templates, and technical writing, 2021-2023.