CASH evaluation

The objectives of the evaluation were: 1. To provide insights into the current operations of CASH including successes, challenges and impacts of the program. [...] The findings are situated within the sociopolitical and economic context of housing in Greater Victoria to aid further understanding of the realities in which the CASH program operates and provide recommendations for improvements in access to housing for those who are experiencing homelessness. [...] Transparency of the CASH Process; 2) CASH is a ticket in a supported housing lottery; 3) CASH aims to be a fair and equitable process; 4) Lack of client engagement in the CASH process; and 5) Having CASH is better than not having CASH. [...] Lack of ability to meet program objectives stems from an intersection of three factors: a lack of affordable and supported housing, a lengthy referral and waitlisting process, and a general lack of understanding of the CASH program in the community. [...] The focus of the evaluation was to provide feedback to SIWG and the Coalition on the extent to which the CASH program objectives were met and provide recommendations for improvements to CASH to facilitate these objectives.