OKC Diversion and Rapid Exit program creates pathways to avoid homelessness

Summary:

– The Key to Home Partnership and Catholic Charities launched a one-year pilot to prevent long-term homelessness .

– Diversion and Rapid Exit helps those newly homeless find quick housing alternatives and may provide one-time financial aid.

– Program aims to divert 750 people annually and balance OKC’s homeless response system.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Key to Home Partnership and Catholic Charities have launched a one-year pilot program that attacks homelessness at the onset to quickly return people to stable housing.

“Here we can reduce the number of people coming into the system by meeting them at the front door,” said Jamie Caves, strategy implementation manager for Key to Home.

The new Diversion and Rapid Exit program complements Key to Home’s efforts that support ch