Evaluation of the SafetyNet Methadone Programme in the Dublin Simon Emergency Shelter that was undertaken after six months of programme implementation in order to evaluate its impact. Methods included interviews with staff and clients of the shelter, assessment of drug use and social functioning before and after commencing treatment and an analysis of quantitative shelter and nursing data.
Evaluation of Transitional Housing and Support Services in Dublin
Evaluation of Transitional Housing and Support Services Funded Under the Homeless Agency Arrangements in the Dublin Area
The Homeless Agency is coming to the end of the three year term of its original Action Plan and Pricewaterhouse Coopers was engaged to undertake an evaluation of the performance against the Action Plan. This was a follow on from an evaluation undertaken by PwC in September 2002.
The report reviews food services in Dublin and makes recommendations on their future purpose, funding and operation. It outlines a profile of food centres in Dublin in terms of food and other services offered and the people who use them. It also assesses the nutritional value of food served in food centres.
The Evaluation of Homeless Services 2008 Series, is published by the Homeless Agency Partnership as part of the evidence base produced in 2008 that helps us better understand how well we are working towards achieving and realising our 2010 vision to end long-term homelessness and the need to sleep rough in Dublin, set out in our action plan A Key to the Door. Together with Counted In, 2008 and the Review of Finance and Expenditure for Homeless Services in Dublin, the Homeless Agency Partnership has used the evidence base from these three reports to generate a detailed number of recommendations for action.
In Spring 2004, a case and care management initiative was launched between the Homeless Agency (the Agency) and five outreach teams. The initiative targeted nine of the most challenging rough sleepers known to the outreach teams. As this initiative progressed, problems were encountered in accessing suitable stable accommodation appropriate to the needs of the rough sleepers. Therefore, the Homeless Agency launched a three-month Rough Sleepers Case Management Pilot Project which involved the case management of clients.