Tools for Local Action
This toolkit was created as a part of the Opening Doors Across America Initiative.
Opening Doors Across America is a call to action to states and communities to join the national effort to prevent and end homelessness by following specific steps that will ensure goals are accomplished and resources are used wisely.
The toolboxes below each contain a set of resources to help local communities begin or enhance their efforts to prevent and end homelessness.
A Guide to Developing a State Interagency Council
Specific information about how to establish a Council, tips on effective structure, and details on needed partnerships to ensure success.
Local and Community Strategic Planning
A step by step guide to develop and begin implementation of a community strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.
Using Data to Get Measurable Results
A set of tools on best practices to use available data to track your progress and assess strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Retooling Crisis Response Systems
We have collected eleven resources from our partners to help communities transform their homeless services into rapid response systems that work quickly and effectively to prevent homelessness whenever possible and rapidly re-house those who do become homeless.
Building the Permanent Supportive Housing Pipeline
We have collected a set of resources from our partners that address everything about developing a permanent supportive housing pipeline from leadership and collaboration to financing ideas, building community support, and legal issues.
Using Medicaid to Fund Supportive Services
Securing funding through Medicaid can at times seem confusing, however Medicaid is a valuable source of funding for supportive services of various types. We have collected some great resources focused on using Medicaid to fund services for people experiencing homelessness.
State Resources
