PUBLIC-NONPROFIT COLLABORATION AND POLICY IN HOMELESS SERVICES : management, measurement, and... impact

This book examines public-nonprofit collaborations in the context of federal homeless policy. Communities across the U.S. are expected to create local homeless service networks, known as Continuums of Care (CoCs), in order to respond to their incidence of homelessness. It leverages unique, original and national data and applies collaborative governance theories to develop a systematic understanding of network governance and leadership, health care services for those experiencing homelessness, and measuring impact of collaborative activities. The book offers a connected and comprehensive understanding of public-nonprofit collaboration in a homeless policy field and management strategies to lead and assess cross-sector arrangements. Preface Acknowledgments Contents List of Figures List of Tables 1 Homeless Policy and Collaboration in America Defining Homelessness Factors Explaining Homelessness in America Multilevel Policies Shaping Homeless Response Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Federal Strategic Plan State Priorities References 2 Designing Collaboration Networks and the Role of Nonprofit Organizations Collaborative Applicants: CoC Leading Agencies Role of Nonprofit Organizations in CoC Homeless Networks Membership of CoC Program References 3 Managing Collaborations and the Network Governance Network Governance Factors Associated with Form of Governance References 4 Collaborative Leadership and Individual Champions Views on Leaders from the Frontlines Developing Subject Matter Expertise Nurture a Culture of Both Competition and Collaboration Shared & Inclusive Leadership Be Agile Be Smart with Data References 5 Cross-Sector Collaboration for Homeless Medical Services Medical Service Needs of the Homeless Federal Legislation and State Law in Service of Homeless Health Care Homeless Emergency Discharge Coordination CoC Healthcare Service Capacities References 6 Measuring Effective Collaboration and the Factors that Matter Effective Collaboration in Social Services Factors Influencing Effective Collaboration Nonprofit Leadership in Public Service Networks Network Leading Experience Membership of Network Collaboration Role of Leadership in Collaboration References 7 Conclusion Appendix 1: Leadership in Collaboration Survey Section 1: Continuum of Care Section 2: Collaboration Outcome Section 3: Style of Leadership Section 4: This Final Section is Focused on Learning More About You Index This book offers a comprehensive understanding of public-nonprofit collaboration in a homeless policy field and management strategies to lead and assess cross-sector arrangements. The book demonstrates how the federal policy intention is realized through the local homeless service networks, known as Continuums of Care (CoCs) programs. It leverages unique, original, and national data and applies collaborative governance theory to develop a systematic understanding of public service networks and leadership, health care services for those experiencing homelessness, and measuring impact of collaborative activities. Hee Soun Jang, PhD. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas, USA. Jesus N. Valero, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Utah, USA