PSH PBV Signature Form

PSH PBV Signature Form

  • Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance HMIS Privacy Notice

    This Organization provides services for individuals and families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. This Organization participates in the MDHA Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and/or Coordinated Access System (CAS). The MDHA HMIS is used to collect basic information about clients receiving services from this Organization. This requirement was enacted to get a more accurate count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and to identify the need for different services. The MDHA CAS is used to connect individuals and families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness to the services they need. The HMIS is required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for agencies that receive HUD funding. HMIS is not electronically connected to HUD and is only used to share information by local authorized agencies. This Organization only collects information that is considered appropriate and necessary. The collection and use of all personal information are guided by strict standards of privacy and security. This Organization may use or disclose information from the MDHA HMIS and/or the MDHA CAS under the following circumstances: • To provide or coordinate services for an individual or household; • For functions related to payment or reimbursement for services; • To carry out administrative functions; • When required by law; • For research and/or evaluation; • For creating de-identified data; or • To prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual or the public in general A copy of the MDHA CoC Privacy Policy, describing allowable uses and disclosures of data collected for the purposes of the MDHA HMIS and/or the MDHA CAS, is available to all clients upon request. This privacy notice and the privacy policy may be amended at any time and those amendments may affect information obtained by the organization before the date of the change. Public Notice (Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 146) / Effective August 30, 2004
  • Contact Information Sheet

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  • Emergency/Alternate Contact

  • PSH PBV DHA Housing Program Information

    Thank you for your interest in Family Gateway’s Permanent Supportive Housing - Program Based Voucher program (PSH PBV). The PSH PBV program is supported by a partnership with vouchers from the Dallas Housing Authority (DHA). This program requires that each family (at least one adult with full custody of at least one child under the age of 18) be certified as literally homeless through the Coordinated Access System, and has a member with a documented disability upon application. Final eligibility for the program is certified by the Dallas Housing Authority and is subject to their screening process. The PSH PBV program prescribes to a Housing First mindset. This means that our agency works with you and your family to help you obtain housing with the least number of barriers. Once you and your family are housed, program compliance, sobriety, treatment etc. will never be grounds for program termination by Family Gateway. Service participation is voluntary, individualized, person-centered and directed. PSH PBV connects families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing through a tailored package of assistance that includes the use of rental assistance via a DHA voucher and targeted supportive services via a Family Gateway Housing Stability Case Manager to help households obtain permanent housing based on you and your family’s specific strengths and barriers for at least one year or longer if needed. Once you and your family feel you are ready to maintain your self-sufficiency without the assistance of Family Gateway you may be eligible for a standard Section 8 voucher from DHA, subject to their eligibility process. You may then use this voucher to move on to other housing that accepts Section 8 vouchers. For PSH PBV families, your rent calculation is determined by DHA and is outlined in your Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) contract. It will be either 30% of your income or $50 if you have zero income. It is very important that you demonstrate you and your family’s ability to pay rent each month to the leasing office, directly. Any changes in your income will need to be reported to DHA immediately to have your rent re-calculated. It is very important that you work with your case manager often on your housing stability plan and budget, so that we can help you continue to maintain your housing stability. You will be recertified for assistance annually by DHA, unless there are significant changes in your family.
  • What You Can Expect from Family Gateway

    - Assist family with developing a plan of action that will empower the family to become self-sufficient. - Assist in setting & accomplishing goals that are within reach. - Providing resources for the benefit of the family.
  • What Family Gateway Needs from You

    - Commit to attend case management appointments & other appointments set in the community. - Commit to setting goals & accomplishing the goals. - Abide by my Property Community Living Policies & TAA Lease Agreement
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  • Acknowledgment of Welcome Packet

    By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received, read & understand the information included in the Welcome & Orientation Packet.I agree to participate in the program through case management and perform responsibilities for successful involvement in the Family Gateway Program.
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  • Acknowledgment of Orientation

    By signing below, I acknowledge that I have attended orientation with Family Gateway staff.
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  • Consent for Release of Information

    I hereby authorize: Family Gateway, and any of its employees to obtain and/or discuss information regarding myself or my family with potential and/or past service providers. The disclosure of information authorized herein is made for the purpose of coordinating housing stability for the aforementioned family, and such disclosure shall be limited to the following specific types of information: social, mental, emotional and casework assessment. I acknowledge & understand that any information shared will only be shared with organizations that are working with Family Gateway for my benefit. I also understand that the information will be used as a means to assist me in creating a plan of action to begin work on my goals and objectives. Information may be shared for a period that does not expire, unless written request for expiration is given, regarding the welfare of the above-named client(s) and family. I understand that I may revoke this consent at any time except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance of such information. I give Family Gateway staff permission to share relevant information with partner organizations, which I and Family Gateway deem necessary to assist me in developing a community support system for my family to become self-sufficient.
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  • Release of Liability

    For and in consideration for me and my family, I hereby release and discharge Family Gateway, its directors, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from and all responsibility and liability for any injury, illness, or any claim of any sort whatsoever arising in connection with the care and maintenance of myself or my child(ren)or those that I am the Guardian over. In addition to this, Family Gateway has permission to transport me and /or any member of my family. Transportation assistance via Family Gateway staff is never a guarantee, and is at the sole discretion of the staff and their supervisor. I acknowledge and authorize Family Gateway staff/interns and agents/outside agencies transporting on behalf of Family Gateway to transport myself and any of the individuals below:
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  • Educational Release of Information

    I/we am/are the parent(s) and/ or legal guardian(s) for the child(ren) below. As the parent/guardian of the children listed below, I, do hereby give Family Gateway Center full authorization to verify the attendance of my child(ren) on a and discuss school related information such as immunizations, behavior, suspensions, homework assignments, etc., while we are Guests of any of Family Gateway’s programs.
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  • Consent for the Taking and Use of Photographs, Tape Recordings, Television, Web/Internet Film and Motion Pictures

    I/we understand that there will be several times during my stay at Family Gateway that there will be activities where photographs, video recordings, media, and/television may be present. I also understand that I am able to revoke this permission with respect to materials, photographs, pictures, programs or recordings which have not already been created by a notice in writing delivered to the Family Gateway of such revocation. Please make your selection below.
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  • Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect

    Under the Child Protective Services Act, mandated reporters are required to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. The employees of Family Gateway are considered mandated reporters, under this law. The employees of Family Gateway are not required to discuss their suspicions with parents prior to reporting the matter to the appropriate authorities, nor are they required to investigate the cause of any suspicious marks, behavior or condition prior to making a report. Under the Act, mandated reporters can be held criminally responsible if they fail to report suspected abuse or neglect. We take this responsibility very seriously and will make all warranted reports to the appropriate authorities. The Child Protective Services Act is designed to protect the welfare and best interest of all children. As mandated reporters, the staff of Family Gateway cannot be held liable for reports made to Child Protective Services which are determined to be unfounded, provided the report was made in “good faith.” Causes for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect include, but are not limited to: - Unusual bruising, marks, or cuts on the child’s body; - Severe verbal reprimands; - Improper clothing relating to size, cleanliness, season; - Transporting a child without appropriate child restraints (e.g. car seats, seat belts,etc.); - Dropping off or picking up a child while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol - Not providing appropriate meals including a drink for your child; - Leaving a child unattended for any amount of time; - Failure to attend to the special needs of a disabled child; - Sending a sick child to school over medicated to hide symptoms, which wouldtypically require the child to be kept at home until symptoms subside. - Children who exhibit behavior consistent with an abusive situation.
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  • Family Rights & Responsibilities, Involuntary/Voluntary Program Exits, & Grievance Policies

    I have downloaded and reviewed the full PDF packet, including the Family Rights & Responsibilities, Involuntary/Voluntary Program Exits, and Grievance Policies on pages 9-14.
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  • Statement of Commitment

    Family Gateway PSH Case Manager commits to do the following: - Assist family with developing a plan of action that will empower the family to become self-sufficient. - Assist in setting & accomplishing goals that are within reach. - Providing resources for the benefit of the family. - Provide case management, guidance & support to the family throughout their duration in the program. - Advocate to help client maintain/gain permanent stable housing. As a participant in the program, I will commit to the following: - Provide all documentation and information needed to create a personal plan of action. - Commit to attend appointments & other appointments set in the community. - Commit to attend all Annual Renewal Appointments with Property & Program to remain in good standing - Commit to setting goals & accomplishing the goals. - Commit to taking out time to meet and work with the case manager to work toward self-sufficiency. - Ensure that I will contact the case manager when I encounter any problems that would hinder my participation in the program. - Abide by my Property Community Living Policies & TAA Lease Agreement. By providing your signature, you are agreeing to fulfill your responsibilities above, as well as acknowledge the receipt of Family Gateway's participant policies.
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  • Permanent Supportive Housing Agreement: Apartment Furniture, Fixtures, & Furnishings

    Prelude: Resident(s) accepts the apartment, fixtures, and furniture as is, except for conditions materially affecting health or safety of ordinary persons. Resident(s) will not remove Owners fixtures or furniture from the apartment for any purpose. All furniture and furnishings provided to you when you move into your apartment is provided by Family Gateway, Inc. Family Gateway is not held responsible if your furniture is broken, torn or destroyed. Nor will Family Gateway replace your furniture if it is broken, torn or destroyed. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this and agree to abide by the conditions, as stated above, and acknowledge that ownership of furniture provided by Family Gateway is automatically transferred to Head of Household upon accepting of furnishings.
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  • Disclosure of Lead Based Paint Hazards

    LEAD WARNING STATEMENT: Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose heath hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Family Gateway must disclose the presence of knownlead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Participants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
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  • Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act

    Please download the full PDF packet and review the Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act on pages 18-29.
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  • Enrollment Services & Assessment

  • Part 1: Basic Information

  • Part 2: Homelessness

  • Part 3: Household Resources

  • Include any income from these sources: Earned income, unemployment insurance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Veteran's disability payment, private disability insurance, worker's compensation, TANF, general assistance, Social Security retirement income, Veteran's pension, pension from a former job, child support, alimony or other spousal support, etc.
  • Part 4: Household Needs

    For the questions below, please list household members, the condition, and any services or treatment for each category.
  • Housing Assessment Tool

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