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Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro

Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF FARO. LAPs & RAPs II. 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008. Municipality of Faro 1.2. Territorial Characteristics. Figure 1. Location in Europe. Location : Southwest Iberian Peninsula

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Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro

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  1. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF FARO LAPs & RAPs II 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  2. Municipality of Faro • 1.2. Territorial Characteristics Figure 1. Location in Europe. Location: Southwest Iberian Peninsula Area: 92,142 km2 Population: 10,617,575 (resident pop. 31/12/2007) Capital: Lisbon District Capitals: Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Évora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu Autonomous Regions: Madeira and Azores Source: http://www.guiageo-europa.com/mapas.htm Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  3. Municipality of Faro • 1.2.Territorial Characterisation Figure 2. Location of the city of Faro A district capital, Faro is a major attraction for people and services. Although Faro, due to its geomorphology, has traditionally been a place of passage for those travelling to and from the east and west of the Algarve, the increasing population of its outlying parishes has accentuated mobility, into the centre and within the city, as well as out of the city and within urban areas located outside the municipality. Source: Plano de Mobilidade Sustentável do Concelho de Faro (2008). CCDR Algarve Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  4. Municipality of Faro • 1.2.Territorial Characterisation With an area of 201.9 km2, approximately 4% of the total area of the Algarve, it has a resident population of 58,664 inhabitants[1], approximately 14% of the resident population of the Algarve. This municipality has 6 parishes and 63 localities. São Pedro (Faro), Sé (Faro) and Montenegro are considered primarily urban areas; Santa Bárbara de Nexe and Conceição de Faro are fairly urban areas and only Estoi can be considered predominantly rural[2]. [1] Source: INE. Anuário Estatístico 2006. [2] See INE urban areas typologies. Figure 3. Administrative Division of the Municipality of Faro Source: INE Census 2001 Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  5. Municipality of Faro. • 1.2. Sociodemographic Characteristics Resident Pop.: (INE, Census 2001) 58,051 inhabitants Population Density: (INE, Census 2001) 287.5 inhab/km2 INE, Anuários 2006 Resident Pop. = 58,664 inhabitants Population Density = 290.5 inhab/Km2 + 3% (01/06) Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  6. Municipality of Faro. • 1.2. Sociodemographic Characteristics Figure 3. Population according to major age groups, in 2001 Total pop. Resident Children and Young People Working Population Elderly Population 0-14 15-64 65 and over Total % Total % Total % FARO 58,051 8,295 14.3 40,521 69.8 9,235 15.9 Conceição de Faro 3,751 581 15.5 2,528 67.4 642 17.1 Estoi 3,538 457 12.9 2,286 64.6 795 22.5 Santa Bárbara de Nexe 4,119 550 13.4 2,651 64.4 918 22.3 São Pedro (Faro) 12,761 1,748 13.7 8,892 69.7 2,121 16.6 Sé (Faro) 28,546 4,175 14.6 20,264 71.0 4,107 14.4 Montenegro 5,336 784 14.7 3,900 73.1 652 12.2 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística – Portugal. Census 2001. Data Processing – In Loco Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  7. Municipality of Faro: Characteristics of Homeless People. • Concept of Homeless • According to the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless – FEANTSA –, the homeless are “all those who do not have their own or rented accommodation, as well as those who live in unsuitable accommodation and do not have bonds with their community”. • In other words, the concept covers situations in which the common factors are a lack of resources (poverty) and social breakdown in access to decent personal accommodation, recognising that the homeless are not only in a situation of homelessness, but are also in a situation of weakness and extreme social exclusion. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  8. Municipality of Faro: Characteristics of Homeless People. • Data • 2.1. Instituto de Segurança Social (2005); National Study on the Homeless. • According to a study carried out by the Social Security Institute on homeless people in Portugal, a majority are citizens of Portuguese nationality, male, unmarried and of working age (between 30 and 50) and with a poor education. Family breakdown (conflicts, separations, divorce and death) head the list of problems associated with their homelessness (25%), followed by health problems (23%) related to drug abuse, alcoholism, physical or mental illness. 27% are unemployed and 17% have housing debts. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  9. Municipality of Faro: Characteristics of Homeless People. • 2.2. Ambifaro (2007), Study of the homeless population of the municipality of Faro • Faro is no different from other cities in Portugal and the homeless situation is a visible reality. Under the Interregnum III A Programme (Guadiana III Project), Ambifaro conducted a study of the characteristics of the homeless population in the city, in order to increase knowledge of the issue and to create a foundation for identification of new forms of social intervention with this population. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  10. Municipality of Faro: Characteristics of Homeless People. • 2.2. Ambifaro (2007), Study of the homeless population of the municipality of Faro - Profile of the homeless. • Mainly male and unmarried; • Relatively young adults (aged 30 to 44); • Most of Portuguese nationality; • Most do not have local roots (they are from other districts in the country) • Previously had a profession, but now unemployed. They currently earn money by assisting vehicle parking and through begging, as strategies to earn sufficient for daily survival; • They have poor education levels; • Relatively recent experience of homelessness; • They spend nights in abandoned buildings and the former mill; Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  11. Municipality of Faro: Characteristics of Homeless People. • 2.2. Ambifaro (2007), Study of the homeless population of the municipality of Faro - Profile of the homeless (cont.) • Reasons for their homelessness: Alcoholism/Drug Abuse; Unemployment; Financial Problems; Family Problems; • Most maintain contact with relatives; • Most have already requested support from local institutions – particularly for financial support, food and support for rehabilitation; • Significant number have had legal problems. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  12. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases Social Action Department of Faro Municipal Council Graph 1. Nationality Figure 4 Gender Male 21 Female 4 Table 5 (3) Netherlands (1) Moldova (1) UK (1) Romania (1) Russia (1) Ukraine (1) Czech Rep. Age Varies between 33 and 64 average age 50 Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  13. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases Graph 2. Marital status Table 6. Labour Status Unemployed 5 Long-term unemployed 15 Pensioner 2 Other Situation 3 Total 25 Table 7. Main Source of Income Car parking 4 RSI 5 Pension 2 Begging 7 Odd jobs 7 Total 25 Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  14. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases Table 8. Length of time as Homeless vs Length of Residence in the Municipality of Faro Length of time as homeless Length of residence in the municipality of Faro Less than 1 year as homeless Between 1 year and 5 years as homeless More than 5 years as homeless Other situation Total Less than 1 year 6 3 9 Between 1 year and 5 years 14 14 More than 5 years 1 1 Always lived in Faro 1 1 Total 6 17 2 0 25 Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  15. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases 1.3. Primary causes 1.4. Type of Support Provided • Food • Clothing • Hygiene • Accommodation • Rehabilitation • Integration into social welfare facilities (Homes, Cat, …) • Documents • Return to country of origin • Mediation in Family Reconciliation Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  16. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Working Group for the Homeless Population (Coordination and Intersectoral Approach); • Refectory/Shower Facilities (SCM and MAPS) • “Porto de Abrigo” Integration Community (CVP) • Temporary Housing Centre (MAPS) • Food Bank - Algarve Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  17. Municipality of Faro. • 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Working Group for the Homeless Population (Coordination and Intersectoral Approach) Given the Multiple factors and the Multidimensional nature of intervention with the Homeless, particularly with regard to the involvement of sectors and agents whose work converges towards configuration, minimisation of losses and/or overcoming/eradicating the phenomenon, the DAS/CMF created a working group for the Homeless Population (Discussion of Cases and Intervention Plan). Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  18. Municipality of Faro. • 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Working Group for the Homeless Population (Coordination and Intersectoral Approach) • Objectives: • Horizontal and vertical coordination between the different agents, programmes and initiatives • Elimination/Reduction of overlaps and redundancies, as well as gaps in attention (under/ over action) • Dispute resolution and empowerment of the actions of those involved, by transmitting a vision of complementarity of actions and not opposition or threat • Outlining of common criteria approved by the group for all interventions Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  19. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases i) Working Group with the Homeless Population Coordination and Intersectoral Approach PARTNERS Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  20. Municipality of Faro. • 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Working Group for the Homeless Population (Coordination and Intersectoral Approach) Methodology: The operationalisation of this group is achieved through a gateway that can be any of the components of the group (Parish, CDSS, Municipal Council, security forces, and others). The Social Action Department of the municipal council is informed, and coordinates notices of meetings and logistics. The notices of meetings (addressed to all partners) include identification of the homeless person for gathering any personal information available. After presentation of the case and depending on the dominant issue, a case manager is appointed and the responsibilities and tasks of the agents social involved are defined. The group has met monthly (and whenever necessary holds extraordinary meetings), and at the start of each meeting a review is made of the cases raised in the previous session. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  21. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Refectory/Shower Facilities (SCM) • These social facilities are currently provided in the municipality by the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Faro, although only very recently, and meals only cover lunches, with capacity for 24 seats and without any cooperation agreement. In addition there are Shower and Laundry Facilities. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  22. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • “Porto de Abrigo” Integration Community (CVP) • Construction is taking place of the Portuguese Red Cross (Faro Delegation) facility which will be an Integration Community known as “Porto de Abrigo”, under the 5.6 Operational Programme for Employment, Training and Social Development measure of QCA III (POEFDS). • This is a social response that the Portuguese Red Cross intends to implement in the municipality and its main objective will be to provide temporary accommodation and responses for some of the basic needs of the floating, homeless population. This project includes the following actions: • Creation of a residence that can house the floating/homeless population without economic and social resources, for a limited period of time, with capacity for 16 people. • Creation of a Refectory, with an estimated capacity for 48 meals daily. • Creation of Laundry and Ironing Services, for care of clothes. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  23. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Temporary Housing Centre (MAPS) • The Aids Support Movement (Movimento de Apoio à Problemática da Sida) offers this social response in the municipality of Faro, with maximum capacity for 9 users, all through cooperation agreements. This institution contributes essentially to social development in connection with HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, sexuality and homelessness. • In the field of integration, it intends to increase the temporary accommodation capacity from 9 to 20 places, to meet the existing demand, particularly the need for temporary accommodation among older people. This response includes an increase in the refectory, shower facility, laundry and personal care facilities offered (Plan of Activities for 2007). • A license application has been made for another Temporary Accommodation Centre, the Centro de Alojamento Temporário Guadiana, under the management of the Movimento de Apoio à Problemática da Sida, created under an application submitted to and promoted by the Faro Municipal Council, under the Interreg III A Programme – Project Guadiana I and with an maximum accommodation capacity of 9 users and ideal capacity of 5 users. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  24. 2.3 Characteristics of the Homeless Population in the City of Faro - 1st Half of 2008 – Active Cases 1.4. Intervention Model (Good Practices) • Food Aid • In the municipality of Faro, in 2007, there were 34 associations/non-profit entities that organised the distribution of food products in particular through the recently created Algarve Food Bank (Banco Alimentar do Algarve - 2007) and the Food Aid Programme for the Needy (PCAAC - Programa de Ajuda Alimentar a Carenciados). • Of those 34 associations/non-profit entities, 24 received Aid from the Algarve Food Bank (managed by Associação Pró-Partilha do Algarve), and through PCAAC (managed by the Faro District Social Security Centre) 19 associations/entities received food in a 1st Stage of distribution and 15 in a 2nd stage. • The PCAAC can implement food aid as a beneficiary and/or agent, according to the data provided by Faro CDSS, and in 2007 931 users benefitted from the support in the 1st Stage through beneficiary entities, and around 8,945 users through intermediary entities, with a total of 9,876 users. In the 2ne stage 323 user benefitted from this support through beneficiary entities and 1,260 users through entities intermediary, totalling 2,060 users. The sum total for support through PCAAC in 2007 was 11,936 support initiatives in the form of food for families/inhabitants of the municipality of Faro. Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  25. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

  26. Annex A – List of entities ADZH – Association of Development of Historical Areas C. Paroquial – São Luis Parish Centre; São Pedro Parish Centre; Sé Parish Centre CDSS – District Social Security Centre CS Faro – Faro Health Centre GATO – Substance Abuser Aid Group HCF – Faro Central Hospital IDT – Drug and Drug Abuse Institution IEFP Institute for Employment and Vocational Training JF S. Pedro – São Pedro Parish Council JF Sé – Sé Parish Council MAPS – Aids Support Movement Civil Protection PSP – Public Security Police SCM – Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Faro SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Border and Immigration Control Service) Integrated Intervention with the Homeless in the Municipality of Faro LAPs & RAPs II - 2nd Peer Review - Prague, 3 October 2008

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