Referral for
Chronically Homeless Unsheltered Households
Documenting Length of Time Homeless:
Shelter stays can be verified by LICH, using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database.
Time living unsheltered must be documented by a third party in most cases (street outreach team, drop-in center/food pantry, police, business owners, and others that directly observe you to be living on the street for a period of time).
For households in DV shelters, shelters should provide third party letters to The Safe Center LI at the time of referral.
Documenting a Permanent Disability:
Recent copy of SSI awards letter that states in the letter that it is for disability and/or, there is a "DI" coder on the top right of the letter.
A third party letter from a medical professional that is able to treat and diagnose your disability. The letter must clearly state the following about the disability and how it impacts you:
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Is expected to be long-continuing or of indefinite duration; and
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Substantially impedes their ability to live independently; and
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Could be improved by the provision of more suitable housing conditions.