States are required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to have incorporated 10 Year Plans to End Homelessness into their Continuum of Care. South Dakota is in the process of compiling a plan that will be representative of the true nature of the state. In order for it to be most reflective and comprehensive, we are asking for input from various entities across the state. Please respond to these questions based on your present knowledge.

Your timely attention to this survey is greatly appreciated!

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* 1. Please indicate your geographic location:

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* 2. Please indicate your primary role:

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* 3. Which population do you represent (please check only your primary area of focus):

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* 4. In your community, how pervasive is homelessness:

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* 5. What is the largest section of homeless in your community:

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* 6. Please tell us what factors contribute most to homelessness in your community (please check one):

  Does not Contribute Somewhat Contributes Definitely Contributes Not Sure
Lack of affordable housing (too expensive)
Lack of decent housing (doesn’t meet housing quality standards)
Insufficient income to afford a place
Low-paying jobs
Discontinuity of services or a lack of services in our community
Inadequate resources for people leaving institutions and services such as corrections, mental health hospitals, short-term housing, and foster care
Housing eligibility restrictions including poor rental and credit history, past criminal activity, or alcohol and drug use
Unexpected emergencies, such as a major health issue, or loss of a job, housing, or public assistance
Mental health
Domestic violence
Overcrowded or inadequate housing
Displacement as the result of eviction or foreclosure of housing, problems with property owners, or conflicts with other tenants

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* 7. Please select from the following answers that best describes your community (please check one):

  Not At All Somewhat Prepared Well Prepared Not Sure
How aware of homeless issues is your community?
How prepared is your community to address homelessness? (i.e. if I called you today, would you know what to do?)
What is your community’s current capacity to address homelessness? (i.e. are there adequate resources/referral options)

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* 8. What are the top 3 resources listed below that your community needs to address homelessness?

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* 9. If you are willing to assist in addressing homelessness, please leave your contact information below.

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* 10. Click the done button below and you have completed the survey! Thank you! You will not get a confirmation email. For further questions please contact Lisa Bondy at 605.773.3445 or lisab@sdhda.org.

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