MAPS Housing Assessment launched; pilot partners sought

Dr. Larissa Karuranga, MAPS Housing Specialist, said the MAPS Housing initiative has reached several milestones and launched the MAPS Housing Assessment for provider feedback and pilot participation.

"The housing assessment is now live. It's open to more providers if you would like to participate. So please contact me and schedule a short session to discuss the assessment," Dr. Karuranga said. She described three other milestones: a completed housing demographic survey, a MAPS Housing Roundtable with providers and community partners, and planning for a Housing Independence Trial that will test apartment, single-family, and dorm-style living options. She also said the team recently presented a budget proposal to DDA and fiscal for review.

Staff asked interested providers to contact Dr. Karuranga to schedule a short session to review the assessment and join the pilot. The assessment has already been amended based on initial provider feedback.