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Data-Driven Impact & Measurable Results

Transparent outcomes that demonstrate how Housing First strategies deliver lasting stability while reducing crisis system costs

500+
Lives Housed
97%
Retention Rate
218%
ROI
$3.8M
Savings Per 100
New Orleans Success Story

Gov. Landry Initiative Results

Nine months of operation delivering unprecedented results in rapid rehousing and housing stability

500+
Individuals Housed

Complete journey from unsheltered to permanent housing

97%
Retention Rate

12-month housing stability across all placements

200
Center Capacity

Transitional shelter serving meals & resources

140+
Landlord Partners

Strong network providing quality housing

Complete Service Delivery Pipeline

Street Outreach

  • Built relationships with unsheltered individuals
  • Provided immediate resources (water, food, supplies)
  • Created detailed By-Name List

Transitional Center

  • 200-person capacity with 3 daily meals
  • Vital documents recovery (ID, birth cert, SSN)
  • Medical/mental health care coordination

Permanent Housing

  • PSH vouchers through Louisiana Housing Commission
  • HQS inspections (3.8 day average)
  • Move-in kits & furniture provisioning

Speed & Efficiency Comparison

GOAT Project Average 37-52 days

Street to permanent housing placement

National Average 120-180+ days

Traditional homeless service systems

HQS Inspection Time 3.8 days

vs. 10-14+ days national average

Why Speed Matters

  • Reduced Crisis System Use

    Every day unsheltered costs ~$95-150 in crisis services

  • Higher Acceptance Rates

    Quick placements mean people are more likely to say yes

  • Prevents Re-Traumatization

    Fewer nights on the street reduces trauma and health complications

  • Community Confidence

    Visible encampment reductions build public support

Cost Avoidance & ROI

Taxpayer Value & Economic Impact

Housing First strategies deliver measurable ROI by reducing expensive crisis system utilization while improving lives

Annual Crisis Costs (Per Person)

Emergency Room
$12,300

Average annual ER utilization for chronic homeless

Jail/Incarceration
$25K-45K

Cost per person in justice system annually

Emergency Shelter
$15K-25K

Annual emergency shelter operations cost

EMS Transport
$940-1,277

Per transport for high utilizers

Total Annual Crisis Cost $35K-55K

GOAT Housing Intervention

PSH Average Cost
$13,400

Permanent Supportive Housing per year

RRH Average Cost
$9,800

Rapid Rehousing per year

What's Included:

  • Housing voucher/rental assistance
  • Intensive case management (CTI model)
  • Clinical care coordination
  • Wraparound support services
  • Move-in costs & furniture
Net Annual Savings $21K-42K

40-72% reduction in costs per person

Return on Investment: Per 100 Clients Housed

Program Operating Cost
$1.2M

Full service delivery for 100 clients annually

Crisis System Savings
$3.8M

Avoided ER, jail, shelter, and EMS costs

Net Benefit to City/State
$2.6M

Pure savings returned to taxpayers

Total Return on Investment
218%

For every $1 invested, $2.18 returned in savings

Break-Even Point: 4.3 Months

Program recoups initial investment through crisis cost avoidance in less than 5 months

Health & Wellness Outcomes

Improved Health & Reduced Crisis Utilization

Housing stability leads to measurable improvements in physical and mental health outcomes

55-70%
Reduction

Emergency Room Visits

Dramatic decrease in ER utilization among housed clients with PCP connections and preventative care access.

Impact: Saves $6,765-$8,610 per person annually
48%
Reduction

Psychiatric Crises

Integrated behavioral health care and medication management reduce psychiatric emergency interventions significantly.

Impact: Better outcomes, less trauma, lower costs
35-50%
Reduction

Justice System Involvement

Stable housing with wraparound support reduces arrests and incarceration among formerly homeless individuals.

Impact: Saves $8,750-$22,500 per person annually
BEST PRACTICE
82%
Attendance

Telehealth Appointments

Virtual care eliminates transportation barriers, leading to exceptional appointment attendance rates.

Impact: Consistent care, better medication adherence
31%
Improvement

Medication Consistency

Medication counts, peer support, and stable housing environment increase treatment compliance.

Impact: Better health outcomes, fewer relapses
60-100%
Reduction

Encampment Size

Direct-to-housing model closes encampments in 4-6 weeks with sites staying clear through maintenance protocols.

Impact: Public space reactivation, reduced complaints

Broader Community Benefits

Public Complaints Decreased

50-68%

Reduction in 311 calls and community complaints related to unsheltered homelessness after encampment closures.

City Expenditure Savings

$2.1M-4.3M

Per 100 clients housed through avoided crisis system costs, cleanup operations, and emergency response.

Landlord Network Growth

140+

Engaged landlords with 94% lease compliance and risk mitigation fund reducing turnover by 60%.

Public Safety Improvement

35-50%

Reduction in justice system involvement improves community safety and reduces police resource strain.

Growth Projections

3-Year National Expansion Model

Scalable, replicable model ready for deployment across multiple cities with projected impact of 2,550 lives transformed

Y1
Placements
300

Year 1: Pilot Deployment

Initial deployment with proven model replication in 1-2 new cities beyond New Orleans.

Program Cost $3.6M
Crisis Savings $11.4M
Net Benefit $7.8M
  • Infrastructure setup
  • Landlord network building
  • Staff hiring & training
EXPANSION PHASE
Y2
Placements
750

Year 2: Strategic Growth

Aggressive expansion to 3-4 additional jurisdictions with proven operational excellence.

Program Cost $9.0M
Crisis Savings $28.5M
Net Benefit $19.5M
  • Multi-city coordination
  • Technology platform scaling
  • Regional partnerships
Y3
Placements
1,500

Year 3: Full Scale

Mature operations across 6-8 jurisdictions with established infrastructure and best practices.

Program Cost $18.0M
Crisis Savings $57.0M
Net Benefit $39.0M
  • National brand recognition
  • Policy advocacy influence
  • Sustainable operating model

3-Year Cumulative Impact

2,550
Lives Transformed
$30.6M
Total Investment
$96.9M
Crisis Cost Savings
$66.3M
Net Benefit

Conservative estimate based on New Orleans pilot results

Actual savings may exceed projections as operational efficiencies improve and systems integrate

Priority Expansion Cities

Dallas, TX Oklahoma City, OK Atlanta, GA Denver, CO Cleveland, OH Hartford, CT Sacramento, CA
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Transparency & Accountability

How We Measure & Report Impact

Data-driven accountability with real-time dashboards, HMIS integration, and comprehensive outcome tracking

HMIS Integration

Complete Homeless Management Information System integration through nonprofit partner ensures data consistency and CoC compliance.

  • Universal data definitions
  • HUD reporting compliance
  • Coordinated entry tracking
LIVE DATA

Kanban Dashboard

Visual pipeline showing clients moving through each of the 7 stages with SLA compliance tracking and high-acuity flags.

  • Stage-by-stage client tracking
  • Median time-in-stage metrics
  • SLA compliance percentages

Risk Tier System

Color-coded client risk assessment for case prioritization ensuring high-acuity individuals receive intensive support.

Low Risk Moderate High Risk Critical

SBAR Communication

Standardized incident reporting (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) for critical escalations.

  • Medical emergency protocols
  • Crisis intervention documentation
  • Professional communication standards

Quarterly Outcome Reports

Comprehensive outcome tracking including housing retention, health improvements, and cost avoidance calculations.

  • 12-month stability reviews
  • Crisis system utilization tracking
  • ROI verification

Veteran-Specific Tracking

Separate reporting for veteran outcomes, VA coordination, and HUD-VASH placement timelines.

  • HUD-VASH placement metrics
  • VA benefit activation rates
  • Veteran stability outcomes

Reporting Schedule & Stakeholder Communication

Real-Time

  • Kanban dashboard updates
  • SBAR incident reports
  • Critical escalations

Quarterly

  • Outcome reports to funders
  • CoC performance metrics
  • Client success stories

Annually

  • Comprehensive impact report
  • Financial audit & ROI analysis
  • Strategic planning review

Privacy Protected: All reporting maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and HUD standards

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