July 14, 2011
July 13 - 15, 2011
February 10 - 11, 2011
September 18 - December 31, 2010
September 17, 2010
FY 2011 HUD Homeless Assistance Funding Scenarios
This policy brief quantifies the changes to funding allocations made by the HEARTH Act and demonstrates the impact of a "Hold-Harmless" funding scenario for FY 2011.
This policy brief quantifies the changes to funding allocations made by the HEARTH Act and demonstrates the impact of a "Hold-Harmless" funding scenario for FY 2011.
The HEARTH Academy
The Alliance’s Center for Capacity Building is hosting a HEARTH Academy to prepare communities to meet the ambitious performance expectations of the HEARTH Act, particularly the outcomes of reducing homelessness episodes and reducing new and return entries into homelessness.
The Alliance’s Center for Capacity Building is hosting a HEARTH Academy to prepare communities to meet the ambitious performance expectations of the HEARTH Act, particularly the outcomes of reducing homelessness episodes and reducing new and return entries into homelessness.
2010 Policy Guide
This policy guide provides information about the most important federal programs, policies, and legislation affecting homelessness.
This policy guide provides information about the most important federal programs, policies, and legislation affecting homelessness.
Form 990 (2009)
Form 990 Submitted to the IRS by the National Alliance to End Homelessness in 2009. The 990 is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by nonprofit organizations and provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances.
Form 990 Submitted to the IRS by the National Alliance to End Homelessness in 2009. The 990 is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by nonprofit organizations and provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances.
Effective Storytelling to Improve Advocacy
In this video, Laura Webb, Community Engagement Manager at Walden Sierra in Maryland, discusses how to most effectively utilize storytelling in advocacy efforts. She describes how to tell compelling stories, including where to find stories, how to edit them to fit an organization’s needs, and how to incorporate policy issues into storytelling.
In this video, Laura Webb, Community Engagement Manager at Walden Sierra in Maryland, discusses how to most effectively utilize storytelling in advocacy efforts. She describes how to tell compelling stories, including where to find stories, how to edit them to fit an organization’s needs, and how to incorporate policy issues into storytelling.
Alliance Online News: Alliance Hosts Upcoming Webinar on Youth Site Visit Campaign
Alliance Launches Youth Site Visit Campaign
Alliance Launches Youth Site Visit Campaign
Advocacy Update: Quarterly Report
This Quarterly Report includes updates on several different policy and advocacy initiatives, as well as a preview of upcoming opportunities.
This Quarterly Report includes updates on several different policy and advocacy initiatives, as well as a preview of upcoming opportunities.
Alliance Online News: Alliance Introduces Brand New Photo Contest
Alliance Launches First Ever Photo Contest
Alliance Launches First Ever Photo Contest
Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Paper on the Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which will provide $1.5 billion over the next five years to support implementation of evidence based home visiting programs that improve the health and development of very young at-risk children and reduce child abuse and neglect.
Paper on the Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which will provide $1.5 billion over the next five years to support implementation of evidence based home visiting programs that improve the health and development of very young at-risk children and reduce child abuse and neglect.
TANF Emergency Contingency Fund Extension
The Recovery Act provided $5 billion to reimburse states for increased costs of meeting the needs of low-income families in the TANF Emergency Contingency Funds (ECF). Unfortunately, the funds expire on September 20, 2010, so the Alliance urges Congress to extend the ECF.
The Recovery Act provided $5 billion to reimburse states for increased costs of meeting the needs of low-income families in the TANF Emergency Contingency Funds (ECF). Unfortunately, the funds expire on September 20, 2010, so the Alliance urges Congress to extend the ECF.
Legislative Priorities to End Homelessness Among Veterans
This two-pager provides four key legislative priorities for a comprehensive bill to address veterans homelessness. The Zero Tolerance for Homelessness Among Veterans Act of 2009 addresses all four priorities. This document was updated in August 2010.
This two-pager provides four key legislative priorities for a comprehensive bill to address veterans homelessness. The Zero Tolerance for Homelessness Among Veterans Act of 2009 addresses all four priorities. This document was updated in August 2010.
FY 2011 Appropriatons: Capitalize the National Housing Trust Fund
The Alliance strongly urges Congress to provide a $1 billion mandatory allocation for the National Housing Trust Fund and identify additional funding sources to reach its goal of creating 1.5 million affordable housing units over the next 10 years.
The Alliance strongly urges Congress to provide a $1 billion mandatory allocation for the National Housing Trust Fund and identify additional funding sources to reach its goal of creating 1.5 million affordable housing units over the next 10 years.
FY 2011 Appropriations: Housing Choice Vouchers
Approximately 2 million households receive rental assistance through Section 8 tenant-based rental assistance (Housing Choice Voucher program). Congress should fund all existing vouchers and 200,000 additional vouchers in FY 2011, including 10,000 new HUD-VASH Vouchers and 10,000 vouchers for the Administration's proposed housing and services Demonstration.
Approximately 2 million households receive rental assistance through Section 8 tenant-based rental assistance (Housing Choice Voucher program). Congress should fund all existing vouchers and 200,000 additional vouchers in FY 2011, including 10,000 new HUD-VASH Vouchers and 10,000 vouchers for the Administration's proposed housing and services Demonstration.
Capitol Hill Day 2010: Report and Summary
This report includes an overview of Capitol Hill Day 2010, a review of some of the key offices with which advocates met, and a summary of the impact that participants’ meetings have already had on federal policy.
This report includes an overview of Capitol Hill Day 2010, a review of some of the key offices with which advocates met, and a summary of the impact that participants’ meetings have already had on federal policy.
FY 2011 Appropriations: HUD's Homeless Assistance Grants
The HEARTH Act expands investments in solutions to homelessness. Congress should fund those investments without shifting significant resources from existing homeless assistance programs. The Homeless Assistance Grants program will require an increase of 28 percent to approximately $2.4 billion in FY 2011.
The HEARTH Act expands investments in solutions to homelessness. Congress should fund those investments without shifting significant resources from existing homeless assistance programs. The Homeless Assistance Grants program will require an increase of 28 percent to approximately $2.4 billion in FY 2011.
FY 2011 Appropriations: Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
Congress could offer necessary, crisis services for homeless youth by appropriating $165 million in fiscal year (FY) 2011 for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs.
Congress could offer necessary, crisis services for homeless youth by appropriating $165 million in fiscal year (FY) 2011 for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs.
Alliance Online News: New Web-Based Training Survey
Take the Online Training Survey!
Take the Online Training Survey!
Alliance Online News: Alliance Releases New Paper on Ending Family Homelessness
Alliance Releases Paper Focused on Family Homelessness
Alliance Releases Paper Focused on Family Homelessness
2010 Conference Presentations
| The Alliance is providing access to all presentations from the 2010 National Conference on Ending Homelessness as they become available.
| The Alliance is providing access to all presentations from the 2010 National Conference on Ending Homelessness as they become available.
Advocacy Update: House Approves McKinney, VASH Funding
House Approves $2.2 Billion for McKinney-Vento, $75 Million for VASH
House Approves $2.2 Billion for McKinney-Vento, $75 Million for VASH
Advocacy Update: VASH in Danger! Call NOW!
House May Cut VASH Program Today
House May Cut VASH Program Today
Ending Family Homelessness: Lessons From Communities
This paper provides an overview of family homelessness in the United States. It examines the key strategies that communities are implementing to respond to increased family housing instability and homelessness. It also discusses the need for federal leadership.
This paper provides an overview of family homelessness in the United States. It examines the key strategies that communities are implementing to respond to increased family housing instability and homelessness. It also discusses the need for federal leadership.
Alliance Online News: HUD, VA Announce New Homelessness Prevention Demo Program for Veterans
HUD, VA Announce $15 Million for New Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demo Program
HUD, VA Announce $15 Million for New Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demo Program
Advocacy Update: Big Day for McKinney Funding!!
House and Senate Committees Recommend Increases to McKinney Programs
House and Senate Committees Recommend Increases to McKinney Programs
News Alert: McKinney Funding Update
House and Senate Propose Increases to McKinney Funding
House and Senate Propose Increases to McKinney Funding
Policy Updates
| The Alliance offers updates on key pieces of homelessness and housing information in an easy-to-read chart. This table also includes the most recent T-HUD appropriations numbers.
| The Alliance offers updates on key pieces of homelessness and housing information in an easy-to-read chart. This table also includes the most recent T-HUD appropriations numbers.
Alliance Online News: Assisting Homeless Families with HPRP and TANF Resources
HUD and HHS Urge Providers to Help Homeless Families with HPRP and TANF Resources
HUD and HHS Urge Providers to Help Homeless Families with HPRP and TANF Resources
Advocacy Update: Calls Needed: Senate HUD Appropriations
Senate T-HUD Subcommittee to Mark Up FY 2011 Bill
Senate T-HUD Subcommittee to Mark Up FY 2011 Bill
Leadership Council: HPRP
Leadership Council: HPRP Report
Leadership Council: HPRP Report
HUD-HHS Joint TANF ECF, HPRP Guidance Letter
| This document is a "Dear Colleague" letter from Mercedes Marquez, Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development and Carmen Nazario, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. The letter offers guidance to local communities on how best to use Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) and TANF Emergency Contingency Fund (ECF) resources to end family homelessness.
| This document is a "Dear Colleague" letter from Mercedes Marquez, Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development and Carmen Nazario, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. The letter offers guidance to local communities on how best to use Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) and TANF Emergency Contingency Fund (ECF) resources to end family homelessness.
July 14 - 25, 2010
Alliance Online News: Live from the Conference
Live from the Conference
Live from the Conference
Virtual Discussion - July 22
On Thursday, July 22, the Alliance's Center for Capacity Building will host a virtual discussion about the federal Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
On Thursday, July 22, the Alliance's Center for Capacity Building will host a virtual discussion about the federal Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
HRI Spring/Summer Research Newsletter
Focus On Homeless Prevention
Focus On Homeless Prevention
Creating a High Performing Rural Continuum, Part II: Increasing Stakeholder Engagement, Strengthening Collaboration
On Thursday, June 24, the Alliance hosted "Creating a High Performing Rural Continuum, Part II: Increasing Stakeholder Engagement & Strengthening Collaboration," a webinar examining rural homelessness. Speakers provided an overview of their communities’ CoC infrastructures and services, as well as strategies to strengthen interagency coordination and collaboration to address key challenges in a rural CoC.
On Thursday, June 24, the Alliance hosted "Creating a High Performing Rural Continuum, Part II: Increasing Stakeholder Engagement & Strengthening Collaboration," a webinar examining rural homelessness. Speakers provided an overview of their communities’ CoC infrastructures and services, as well as strategies to strengthen interagency coordination and collaboration to address key challenges in a rural CoC.
Federal Policy Update Call: Preparing for Capitol Hill Day
On Tuesday, July 6, the Alliance advocacy team hosted this webinar to prepare state captains for Capitol Hill Day.
On Tuesday, July 6, the Alliance advocacy team hosted this webinar to prepare state captains for Capitol Hill Day.
Alliance Online News: House HUD Appropriations Numbers
Hill Update: House T-HUD Committee Marks Up FY 2011 Bill
Hill Update: House T-HUD Committee Marks Up FY 2011 Bill
HPRP Per Household Spending Chart
This interactive chart shows per household prevention and rapid re-housing spending for the thirteen cities profiled in the Alliance's Quarterly Leadership Council HPRP Report: January - March 2010.
This interactive chart shows per household prevention and rapid re-housing spending for the thirteen cities profiled in the Alliance's Quarterly Leadership Council HPRP Report: January - March 2010.
Advocacy Update: House T-HUD Numbers Out!
House T-HUD Subcommittee Marks Up FY 2011 Bill
House T-HUD Subcommittee Marks Up FY 2011 Bill
Doubled Up State by State Map
The Alliance research brief Economic Bytes: Doubled up in the United States estimates that there are 4.8 million people living in a housing unit with extended family, friends, and other non-relatives due to economic hardship, earning no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level. This map shows how many of the 4.8 million reside in each state.
The Alliance research brief Economic Bytes: Doubled up in the United States estimates that there are 4.8 million people living in a housing unit with extended family, friends, and other non-relatives due to economic hardship, earning no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level. This map shows how many of the 4.8 million reside in each state.
Advocacy Update: House McKinney Action Needed Now
House T-HUD Subcommittee Expected to Mark Up FY 2011 Bill on Thursday
House T-HUD Subcommittee Expected to Mark Up FY 2011 Bill on Thursday
Data on Homelessness Among African American Veterans
Presentation by Alliance staff member M William Sermons during the African American Homeless Veterans workshop at the 2010 Annual Conference of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV.
Presentation by Alliance staff member M William Sermons during the African American Homeless Veterans workshop at the 2010 Annual Conference of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV.
What is "sustainable" housing cost burden? Implications for HPRP
Increasingly, communities and programs are providing homeless and at-risk families with short term rental assistance. In assessing which families to help, one of their primary concerns is to help families that will be able to sustain their housing once the short subsidy ends. To inform their choices about whom to help, this Fact Sheet examines the level of housing cost burden that poor families typically carry.
Increasingly, communities and programs are providing homeless and at-risk families with short term rental assistance. In assessing which families to help, one of their primary concerns is to help families that will be able to sustain their housing once the short subsidy ends. To inform their choices about whom to help, this Fact Sheet examines the level of housing cost burden that poor families typically carry.
C.A.T.C.H.: Ending Homelessness in Boise, ID
This short video profiles the C.A.T.C.H. program in Boise, ID and the public-private partnership that made it possible.
This short video profiles the C.A.T.C.H. program in Boise, ID and the public-private partnership that made it possible.
Annual Report 2009
This document outlines the Alliance's activities and accomplishments in 2009.
This document outlines the Alliance's activities and accomplishments in 2009.
Alliance Online News: Federal Strategic Plan and AHAR Released
USICH Releases Federal Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
USICH Releases Federal Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
Federal Plan: 2010 - 2015 Count Projections
This interactive chart illustrates the Alliance's understanding of the necessary reductions in homelessness, as measured during January point-in-time counts, that correspond to the goals set forth in the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness' Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness.
This interactive chart illustrates the Alliance's understanding of the necessary reductions in homelessness, as measured during January point-in-time counts, that correspond to the goals set forth in the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness' Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness.
Alliance Online News: U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to Release Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to Release Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to Release Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
Virtual Discussion - June 24, 2010
On Thursday, June 24, the Alliance's Center for Capacity Building will host a virtual discussion about the federal Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
On Thursday, June 24, the Alliance's Center for Capacity Building will host a virtual discussion about the federal Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
Model State Act for Unaccompanied Runaway and Homeless Youth
| Youth experiencing homelessness require specialized care but few states offer the resources required to serve this vulnerable population. The Alliance provides two sample legislative texts for local advocates to propose to state legislators.
| Youth experiencing homelessness require specialized care but few states offer the resources required to serve this vulnerable population. The Alliance provides two sample legislative texts for local advocates to propose to state legislators.
Alliance Online News: New HPRP Report
Alliance Releases Second HPRP Quarterly Report
Alliance Releases Second HPRP Quarterly Report
Advocacy Update: Senate May Consider NHTF This Week
Urge Your Senators to Fund NHTF and TANF ECF
Urge Your Senators to Fund NHTF and TANF ECF
Adams County, WA
Homelessness: Break the Cycle; A Ten Year Plan for Adams County
Homelessness: Break the Cycle; A Ten Year Plan for Adams County
Baton Rouge, LA
Restoring Hope, Happiness, and Healing
Restoring Hope, Happiness, and Healing
LInn County, OR
There's No Place Like Home: A Ten Year Plan to Address Issues Surrounding Housing and Homelessness
There's No Place Like Home: A Ten Year Plan to Address Issues Surrounding Housing and Homelessness
Virginia Beach, VA
The City of Virginia Beach's Ten Yar Plan to End Homelessness
The City of Virginia Beach's Ten Yar Plan to End Homelessness
Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness
Rensselaer County Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness
Topeka, KS
Topeka/Shawnee County Homeless Task Force 10 Year Plan, Objectives, and Action Steps
Topeka/Shawnee County Homeless Task Force 10 Year Plan, Objectives, and Action Steps
Williston, ND
Williston Plan to End Homelessness
Williston Plan to End Homelessness
Stevens County, WA
Stevens County 10 Year Housing Plan
Stevens County 10 Year Housing Plan
Tallahassee, FL
Caring for our Neighbors: A 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Tallahassee
Caring for our Neighbors: A 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Tallahassee
Turtle Mountain, ND
Ten Year Strategic Plan to end Homelessness
Ten Year Strategic Plan to end Homelessness
Grant County, WA
A 10 Year Plan to End Hoemlessness in Grant County
A 10 Year Plan to End Hoemlessness in Grant County
Lubbock, TX
10 Year Plan to end Chronic Homelessness
10 Year Plan to end Chronic Homelessness
Lynn, MA
A Strategy to End Chronic Homelessness in Lynn, Massachusetts Ten Year Action Plan
A Strategy to End Chronic Homelessness in Lynn, Massachusetts Ten Year Action Plan
South East Texas
Ending Homelessness: South East Texas 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ending Homelessness: South East Texas 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
Southeast Minnesota
Heading Home Southeast Minnesota
Heading Home Southeast Minnesota
St. Clair County, IL
Ten Year Plan to end Chronic and Other Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to end Chronic and Other Homelessness
Stamford/Greenwich, CT
Homelessness 2007 Stamford/Greenwich Connecticut: A Ten Year Plan. Different Time Different Place
Homelessness 2007 Stamford/Greenwich Connecticut: A Ten Year Plan. Different Time Different Place
Fayetteville and Cumberland County, NC
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Harrisburg and Dauphin County, PA
Home Run: The Capital Area's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in the County of Dauphin and the City of Harrisburg
Home Run: The Capital Area's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in the County of Dauphin and the City of Harrisburg
Lee County, FL
L.I.F.E. Lee's Investment For Everyone: Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Our Community
L.I.F.E. Lee's Investment For Everyone: Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Our Community
Kittitas County, WA
The Kittitas County Homelessness Prevention and Reduction Plan
The Kittitas County Homelessness Prevention and Reduction Plan
Laredo, TX
Identify, Assist and Congrol: A 10 Year Plan to Eliminate Chronic Homelessness 2006-2016
Identify, Assist and Congrol: A 10 Year Plan to Eliminate Chronic Homelessness 2006-2016
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa's Strategic Plan to end Chronic Homelessness by 2010
Tulsa's Strategic Plan to end Chronic Homelessness by 2010
Washington County, OR
A Road Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Road Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
Alliance Online News: Tax Extenders Bill Passes the House!
Tax Extenders Bill Passes the House!
Tax Extenders Bill Passes the House!
Comments on Definition of "Homeless" Rule
| The Alliance has prepared draft comments on HUD's proposed rule to change the definition of "homeless" as part of the HEARTH Act. The proposed rule was published in April and final comments are due to HUD by June 21.
| The Alliance has prepared draft comments on HUD's proposed rule to change the definition of "homeless" as part of the HEARTH Act. The proposed rule was published in April and final comments are due to HUD by June 21.
Quarterly Leadership Council HPRP Report: January - March 2010
| The Alliance released the second Quarterly Leadership Council Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Report, which documents the progress of 13 cities implementing their HUD-funded prevention and rapid re-housing programs.
| The Alliance released the second Quarterly Leadership Council Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Report, which documents the progress of 13 cities implementing their HUD-funded prevention and rapid re-housing programs.
Capitol Hill Day 2010 Policy Priorities
Each year, the Alliance develops a set of key policy priorities for Capitol Hill Day, which is held in conjunction with the annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness in July.
Each year, the Alliance develops a set of key policy priorities for Capitol Hill Day, which is held in conjunction with the annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness in July.
Alliance Online News: Structuring Prevention Efforts Online Training
New Online Training: Structuring Your Prevention Efforts
New Online Training: Structuring Your Prevention Efforts
Structuring Your Prevention Efforts
This online training is designed to introduce some basic concepts necessary to design a prevention program. The training covers outreach strategies, explains the importance of targeting services, offers ideas for assessment and financial assistance plans, and examines program evaluation.
Advocacy Update: House Vote TOMORROW on NHTF, TANF ECF
Urge Congress to Fund NHTF and TANF ECF
Urge Congress to Fund NHTF and TANF ECF
Letter to Chairman McDermott on Passage of TANF Emergency Contingency Fund
On Friday, May 21, 2010, the Alliance sent this letter to Chairman McDermott of the House Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee. It urges him to
On Friday, May 21, 2010, the Alliance sent this letter to Chairman McDermott of the House Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee. It urges him to
Advocacy Update: NHTF, TANF ECF May Pass
Urge Congress to Fund NHTF and TANF ECF
Urge Congress to Fund NHTF and TANF ECF
Alliance Online News: Working with Landlords Training
New Online Training: Working with Landlords
New Online Training: Working with Landlords
Economy Bytes: Doubled Up in the United States
| In the first of our Economy Bytes series, the Alliance presents the state of doubled-up families. The brief examines the implications of the increase in doubled-up families and reflects on the how the situation speaks to the recession’s impact of homelessness.
| In the first of our Economy Bytes series, the Alliance presents the state of doubled-up families. The brief examines the implications of the increase in doubled-up families and reflects on the how the situation speaks to the recession’s impact of homelessness.
Capitol Hill Day 2010
Advocates are gearing up for Capitol Hill Day, July 12-14, 2010. Advocates from across the country will meet with Members of Congress to urge them to make ending homelessness a federal priority. This contains all of the information you need to participate!
Advocates are gearing up for Capitol Hill Day, July 12-14, 2010. Advocates from across the country will meet with Members of Congress to urge them to make ending homelessness a federal priority. This contains all of the information you need to participate!
Strategies for Working with Landlords and Finding Housing for Clients
This interactive, web-based training provides participants with an overview of how to find landlords and track and document the success of your landlord outreach strategies, as well as tools for maintaining your partnership with landlords for the long-term.
This interactive, web-based training provides participants with an overview of how to find landlords and track and document the success of your landlord outreach strategies, as well as tools for maintaining your partnership with landlords for the long-term.
Alliance Online News: New Website Launches
Alliance Launches New Website
Alliance Launches New Website
Changes in the HUD Definition of “Homeless”
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a draft regulation to implement changes to the definition of homelessness contained in the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. The new definition is outlined here.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a draft regulation to implement changes to the definition of homelessness contained in the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. The new definition is outlined here.
Take Five! Q & A with Adolfo Carrion, Jr.
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Advocacy Update: Quarterly Report
Gearing up for the July Conference and Capitol Hill Day; McKinney-Vento Appropriations Update; Veterans Homelessness Legislation; Sign onto National Letter from NHTF Campaign
Gearing up for the July Conference and Capitol Hill Day; McKinney-Vento Appropriations Update; Veterans Homelessness Legislation; Sign onto National Letter from NHTF Campaign
Targeting, Outcomes, and Evaluation in a Family Rapid Re-Housing System: Strategies from Cincinnati, OH
In May 2010, the Alliance hosted a webinar discussing how Cincinnati developed its family rapid re-housing system goals and outcomes, its approach to stakeholder engagement, and its approach to targeting, accountability, and evaluation.
In May 2010, the Alliance hosted a webinar discussing how Cincinnati developed its family rapid re-housing system goals and outcomes, its approach to stakeholder engagement, and its approach to targeting, accountability, and evaluation.
Ten Year Plan Database
This interactive spreadsheet serves as a database of the 234 Plans that have been collected by the Alliance.
This interactive spreadsheet serves as a database of the 234 Plans that have been collected by the Alliance.
Alliance Online News: Alameda County Reduces Homelessness
Alameda County Reduces Family Homelessness by 37 Percent
Alameda County Reduces Family Homelessness by 37 Percent
Community Snapshot: Alameda County, CA
Family homelessness declined by 37 percent in Alameda County, CA between 2003 and 2009. This "Community Snapshot" examines the key initiatives that led to this and other outcomes.
Family homelessness declined by 37 percent in Alameda County, CA between 2003 and 2009. This "Community Snapshot" examines the key initiatives that led to this and other outcomes.
Ten Year Plan Locator Map
This map serves as a geographic database of the 234 state, regional, and local ten year plans to end homelessness that have been collected by the Alliance.
This map serves as a geographic database of the 234 state, regional, and local ten year plans to end homelessness that have been collected by the Alliance.
The Decennial Census and Homelessness
This short brief provides a description of the official methods of including people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. decennial census and, when available, the results of those efforts. Additionally, the fact sheet includes a brief look into the enumeration of populations similar to those we consider homeless today.
This short brief provides a description of the official methods of including people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. decennial census and, when available, the results of those efforts. Additionally, the fact sheet includes a brief look into the enumeration of populations similar to those we consider homeless today.
Advocacy Update: McKinney Thanks and Congressional Briefing
Thank Your Senators; Briefing to Launch New Congressional Caucus on Homelessness
Thank Your Senators; Briefing to Launch New Congressional Caucus on Homelessness
Creative Giving
Helping end homelessness can be a fun and creative venture! Find out how you can get creative and use your talents and interests to support the work of the Alliance.
Alliance Online News: Webinar on Cincinnati's Rapid Re-Housing System
Alliance Hosts Webinar on Targeting, Outcomes, and Evaluation in a Family Rapid Re-Housing System
Alliance Hosts Webinar on Targeting, Outcomes, and Evaluation in a Family Rapid Re-Housing System
Reapproaching HUD as a Funder for Homeless Youth Housing and Services: Reauthorized McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program
This issue brief outlines changes in appropriations and authorization language for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance program and focuses on how these changes may benefit homeless youth. Changes in program eligibility will allow agencies to offer housing, rapid re-housing, and services designed to facilitate family reunification and prevent youth from running away.
This issue brief outlines changes in appropriations and authorization language for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance program and focuses on how these changes may benefit homeless youth. Changes in program eligibility will allow agencies to offer housing, rapid re-housing, and services designed to facilitate family reunification and prevent youth from running away.
April 22, 2010
Alliance Online News: Awards Ceremony
Awardee Spotlight for Annual Awards Ceremony: Virgin Mobile
Awardee Spotlight for Annual Awards Ceremony: Virgin Mobile
Webinar: Creating a High Performing Rural CoC, Part 1: Building Political Will
In April 2010, the Alliance presented a webinar on building political will in a rural CoC. Speakers discussed their experiences raising awareness about homelessness in the state’s rural areas.
In April 2010, the Alliance presented a webinar on building political will in a rural CoC. Speakers discussed their experiences raising awareness about homelessness in the state’s rural areas.
Summary: S. 1547, the Zero Tolerance for Veterans Homelessness Act of 2009
This one-pager provides a brief overview of S. 1547, the Zero Tolerance for Homeless Veterans Act of 2009. S. 1547 was incorporated into another veterans' bill in January 2010 and passed by the Senate VA Committee.
This one-pager provides a brief overview of S. 1547, the Zero Tolerance for Homeless Veterans Act of 2009. S. 1547 was incorporated into another veterans' bill in January 2010 and passed by the Senate VA Committee.
FY 2011 Senate McKinney-Vento Appropriations Congressional Sign-On Letter
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and Charles Schumer (D-NY) circulated a "Dear Colleague" letter urging the Senate THUD Appropriations Subcommittee to include $2.4 billion for HUD's McKinney programs in FY 2011.
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and Charles Schumer (D-NY) circulated a "Dear Colleague" letter urging the Senate THUD Appropriations Subcommittee to include $2.4 billion for HUD's McKinney programs in FY 2011.
Sample Email for Getting Senators to Sign onto FY 2011 McKinney Dear Colleague Letter
A sample letter that can be used to urge your Senators to sign-on to a letter asking for $2.4 billion in funding for the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Program in the FY2011 budget.
A sample letter that can be used to urge your Senators to sign-on to a letter asking for $2.4 billion in funding for the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Program in the FY2011 budget.
Sample Talking Points: FY 2011 McKinney Appropriations Senate Congressional Sign-On Letter
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Olympia Snowe, (R-ME), and Charles Schumer (D-NY) are circulating a McKinney Appropriations Congressional Sign-on Letter in the Senate. This document contains sample talking points that advocates can use to ask their Senators to sign onto this letter.
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Olympia Snowe, (R-ME), and Charles Schumer (D-NY) are circulating a McKinney Appropriations Congressional Sign-on Letter in the Senate. This document contains sample talking points that advocates can use to ask their Senators to sign onto this letter.
Advocacy Update: Senate McKinney Letter Deadline
REMINDER: Senate McKinney Appropriations Letter Dealine, April 22
REMINDER: Senate McKinney Appropriations Letter Dealine, April 22
Alliance Online News: News Alert - HEARTH Regulations on Definition of Homelessness
HUD Releases Draft HEARTH Act Regulations on Definition of Homelessness
HUD Releases Draft HEARTH Act Regulations on Definition of Homelessness
Testimony to the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Written testimony to the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Written testimony to the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Take Five! Q & A with Dan Schulman
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Take Five! Q & A with Martha Kegel
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Advocacy Update: Senate McKinney Sign-On Letter
Seeking Signatures on Senate McKinney-Vento Appropriations Letter; Sign National Letter from NHTF Campaign
Seeking Signatures on Senate McKinney-Vento Appropriations Letter; Sign National Letter from NHTF Campaign
Alliance Online News: New Domestic Violence Best Practice
Alliance Publishes New Best Practice on Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Alliance Publishes New Best Practice on Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
The Keys: Spring 2010
The Center for Capacity Building puts out quarterly newsletter outlining the activities, developments, and tools offered by the Center. This is The Keys: Rapid Re-Housing Clinic Series, the spring 2010 edition of the newsletter.
The Center for Capacity Building puts out quarterly newsletter outlining the activities, developments, and tools offered by the Center. This is The Keys: Rapid Re-Housing Clinic Series, the spring 2010 edition of the newsletter.
DASH's Empowerment Project: Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
This best practice document profiles the Empowerment Project of the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), a domestic violence survivor housing and service agency in Washington, DC that provided a transition-in-place program that provided families with time-limited rental assistance and case management.
This best practice document profiles the Empowerment Project of the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), a domestic violence survivor housing and service agency in Washington, DC that provided a transition-in-place program that provided families with time-limited rental assistance and case management.
Beyond Planning: Denver, CO
| Denver, CO has experienced tremendous success in implementing its Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, much of which can be attributed to a few core practices. A slate of those practices are examined here.
| Denver, CO has experienced tremendous success in implementing its Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, much of which can be attributed to a few core practices. A slate of those practices are examined here.
Alliance Online News: Increase in Elderly Homelessness Predicted
Alliance's New Aging Report Predicts Increase in Elderly Homelessness
Alliance's New Aging Report Predicts Increase in Elderly Homelessness
M William Sermons Radio Interview about Elderly Homelessness
M Williams Sermons, director of the Homelessness Research Institute at the Alliance to End Homelessness, on why the aging baby boomer generation may make up a large amount of a new population of seniors living in poverty. KCBS Radio, San Francisco.
M Williams Sermons, director of the Homelessness Research Institute at the Alliance to End Homelessness, on why the aging baby boomer generation may make up a large amount of a new population of seniors living in poverty. KCBS Radio, San Francisco.
Demographics of Homelessness Series: The Rising Elderly Population
There is some troubling evidence that homelessness is increasing among elderly adults. In this report, the Homelessness Research Institute presents this evidence and projects that homelessness among the elderly population will increase by 33 percent by 2020, and more than double by 2050.
There is some troubling evidence that homelessness is increasing among elderly adults. In this report, the Homelessness Research Institute presents this evidence and projects that homelessness among the elderly population will increase by 33 percent by 2020, and more than double by 2050.
Rapid Re-Housing Online Training Series, Part 2: Rapid Re-Housing Program Design and Planning
This online training, which includes both an audio and visual component, is the second in a series on rapid re-housing. It covers the program design and planning aspects of rapid re-housing, including assessment, design, and evaluation.
This online training, which includes both an audio and visual component, is the second in a series on rapid re-housing. It covers the program design and planning aspects of rapid re-housing, including assessment, design, and evaluation.
Rapid Re-Housing Online Training Series, Part 1: Introduction to Rapid Re-Housing
This online training, which includes both an audio and visual component, is the first in a series on rapid re-housing. It covers the basics of rapid re-housing, including defining rapid re-housing, doing rapid re-housing, and common questions on the topic.
This online training, which includes both an audio and visual component, is the first in a series on rapid re-housing. It covers the basics of rapid re-housing, including defining rapid re-housing, doing rapid re-housing, and common questions on the topic.
Advocacy Update: Thank Your Members of Congress
March 31, 2010
March 31, 2010
Alliance Online News: DC Conference Registration Opens
Alliance Opens Conference Registration for Annual DC Conference
Alliance Opens Conference Registration for Annual DC Conference
Using TANF to Support and Improve Efforts to End Family Homelessness
The TANF program is an important resource for homeless advocates and planners to be using to help homeless and low-income families. States use TANF resources for a host of supports for low-income families.
The TANF program is an important resource for homeless advocates and planners to be using to help homeless and low-income families. States use TANF resources for a host of supports for low-income families.
Congressional Briefing: Policy Solutions to Chronic Homelessness
On March 23, 2010, the Alliance and the Corporation for Supportive Housing co-hosted a Congressional Briefing entitled, "Policy Solutions to Chronic Homelessness." This resource includes information on the speakers and materials from the briefing.
On March 23, 2010, the Alliance and the Corporation for Supportive Housing co-hosted a Congressional Briefing entitled, "Policy Solutions to Chronic Homelessness." This resource includes information on the speakers and materials from the briefing.
Alliance Online News: New Chronic Homelessness Policy Brief
Alliance Publishes New Policy Brief on Chronic Homelessness
Alliance Publishes New Policy Brief on Chronic Homelessness
FY 2011 Appropriations: Housing and Services for Homeless Persons Demonstration
The Alliance urges Congress to support the Administration's FY 2011 request for a Housing and Services for Homeless Persons Demonstration. The request includes $85 million from HUD's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to be combined with services provide through SAMHSA, Medicaid, and TANF programs within HHS.
The Alliance urges Congress to support the Administration's FY 2011 request for a Housing and Services for Homeless Persons Demonstration. The request includes $85 million from HUD's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to be combined with services provide through SAMHSA, Medicaid, and TANF programs within HHS.
Chronic Homelessness: Policy Solutions
This brief examines chronic homelessness and provides an overview of key strategies used to reduce chronic homelessness, including permanent supportive housing, prevention, and targeting.
FY 2011 Appropriations: HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program
The National Alliance to End Homelessness urges Congress to make ending homelessness among veterans a top priority, and provide $75 million for Section 8 vouchers for the HUD-VASH program in fiscal year 2011, enough to house approximately 10,000 veterans.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness urges Congress to make ending homelessness among veterans a top priority, and provide $75 million for Section 8 vouchers for the HUD-VASH program in fiscal year 2011, enough to house approximately 10,000 veterans.
FY 2011 McKinney Appropriations House Congressional Sign-On Letter
On March 2, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Geoff Davis (R-KY) began circulating a McKinney-Vento appropriations Congressional Sign-On Letter in the House. The letter requests that McKinney-Vento programs receive a funding level of $2.4 billion in FY 2011.
On March 2, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Geoff Davis (R-KY) began circulating a McKinney-Vento appropriations Congressional Sign-On Letter in the House. The letter requests that McKinney-Vento programs receive a funding level of $2.4 billion in FY 2011.
Advocacy Update: RHYA Appropriations and McKinney Update
March 22, 2010
March 22, 2010
Building a Rapid Re-Housing System: Strategies from Trenton/Mercer County, NJ
This March 2010 webinar included an overview of Trenton/Mercer County's vision for ending homelessness, the strategies they developed to reduce homelessness, and how they are using both Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds and other funding streams to create a comprehensive Housing First system.
This March 2010 webinar included an overview of Trenton/Mercer County's vision for ending homelessness, the strategies they developed to reduce homelessness, and how they are using both Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds and other funding streams to create a comprehensive Housing First system.
FY 2011 RHYA House Congressional Sign-On Letter
Congressional Sign-On Letter for FY 2011 RHYA and EHCY Appropriations
Congressional Sign-On Letter for FY 2011 RHYA and EHCY Appropriations
Alliance Online News: Rural CoC Critical Success Factors
New Paper Examines Success Factors for Rural CoCs
New Paper Examines Success Factors for Rural CoCs
Critical Success Factors in High Performing Rural Continuums of Care
The Alliance conducted in-depth interviews with representatives from four rural CoCs. Based on these interviews, the Alliance has identified five critical success factors for making progress toward ending homelessness, implementing Ten Year Plans, and meeting the housing and service needs of homeless families and individuals in rural areas.
The Alliance conducted in-depth interviews with representatives from four rural CoCs. Based on these interviews, the Alliance has identified five critical success factors for making progress toward ending homelessness, implementing Ten Year Plans, and meeting the housing and service needs of homeless families and individuals in rural areas.
Volunteers of America's Home Free: Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
This best practice document profiles Home Free, a domestic violence survivor service agency in Portland, OR that provides an array of services for families impacted by violence. Currently, the program provides rapid re-housing assistance to 80 to 100 households annually.
This best practice document profiles Home Free, a domestic violence survivor service agency in Portland, OR that provides an array of services for families impacted by violence. Currently, the program provides rapid re-housing assistance to 80 to 100 households annually.
Advocacy Update: McKinney and RHYA Deadlines
March 15, 2009
March 15, 2009
Sample Email for Getting Representatives to Sign onto FY 2011 McKinney Dear Colleague Letter
A sample letter that can be used to urge your Congressional representatives to sign-on to a letter asking for $2.4 billion in funding for the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assitance Program in the FY2011 budget.
A sample letter that can be used to urge your Congressional representatives to sign-on to a letter asking for $2.4 billion in funding for the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assitance Program in the FY2011 budget.
Plug and Play Test 3-19-10
Plug and Play Test
Plug and Play Test
Alliance Online News: Final Geography of Homeless
Alliance Publishes Geography of Homelessness Brief
Alliance Publishes Geography of Homelessness Brief
Geography of Homelessness
Each community has been classified into one of five categories, ranging from completely urban to completely rural. This report analyzes various aspects of the homeless population in each category.
Each community has been classified into one of five categories, ranging from completely urban to completely rural. This report analyzes various aspects of the homeless population in each category.
Take Five! Q & A with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Advocacy Update: House McKinney Sign-On Letter
March 3, 2010
March 3, 2010
Sample Talking Points: FY 2011 McKinney Appropriations House Congressional Sign-On Letter
On March 2, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Geoff Davis (R-KY) began circulating a McKinney Appropriations Congressional Sign-on Letter in the House. This document contains sample talking points that advocates can use to ask their Representatives to sign onto this letter.
On March 2, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Geoff Davis (R-KY) began circulating a McKinney Appropriations Congressional Sign-on Letter in the House. This document contains sample talking points that advocates can use to ask their Representatives to sign onto this letter.
Alliance Online News: New HPRP Report
Alliance Releases First Quarterly Leadership Council HPRP Report
Alliance Releases First Quarterly Leadership Council HPRP Report
Quarterly Leadership Council HPRP Report: October - December 2009
In conjunction with a group of 11 cities from across the country, the Alliance has created a quarterly report on the status of HPRP. It examines how the 11 communities are spending their HPRP funds, as well as the results of their January 2009 point-in-time counts.
In conjunction with a group of 11 cities from across the country, the Alliance has created a quarterly report on the status of HPRP. It examines how the 11 communities are spending their HPRP funds, as well as the results of their January 2009 point-in-time counts.
Cost Savings with Permanent Supportive Housing
This interactive stacked bar chart illustrates the relative costs of permanent supportive housing and homelessness (prior to supportive housing) in five different communities: Portland, ME; New York, NY; Rhode Island; Portland, OR, and Denver, CO.
This interactive stacked bar chart illustrates the relative costs of permanent supportive housing and homelessness (prior to supportive housing) in five different communities: Portland, ME; New York, NY; Rhode Island; Portland, OR, and Denver, CO.
Winter 2010 Research Newsletter
Focus On Homeless Youth
Focus On Homeless Youth
The Road Home: Questions and Answers from February 2010 Webinar on Using HPRP and TANF to Re-House Families
This document contains answers to questions asked during the February 2010 webinar, "Adopting a Housing First Approach: Using HPRP and TANF to Re-House Families in Salt Lake City, UT."
This document contains answers to questions asked during the February 2010 webinar, "Adopting a Housing First Approach: Using HPRP and TANF to Re-House Families in Salt Lake City, UT."
Alliance Online News: New Homelessness Pulse Report
HUD Releases Third Homelessness Pulse Report
HUD Releases Third Homelessness Pulse Report
FY 2011 Appropriations: SAMHSA Homeless Services Programs
The Alliance recommends that Congress provide $120 million in funding in FY 2011 for SAMHSA Homeless Services programs, which fund mental health and substance use treatment services for homeless populations.
The Alliance recommends that Congress provide $120 million in funding in FY 2011 for SAMHSA Homeless Services programs, which fund mental health and substance use treatment services for homeless populations.
FY 2011 Appropriations: PATH Recommendation
This one-pager provides background information on SAMHSA's Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. It also explains the Alliance's recommendation that in FY2011 the PATH program receive at least $75 million in appropriations.
This one-pager provides background information on SAMHSA's Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. It also explains the Alliance's recommendation that in FY2011 the PATH program receive at least $75 million in appropriations.
Webinar: Adopting a Housing First Approach - Using HPRP and TANF to Re-House Families in Salt Lake City
On February 18, 2010, the Alliance hosted a webinar that explored how TANF Emergency Contingency Funds and Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds are being used by The Road Home in Salt Lake City to re-house families experiencing homelessness.
On February 18, 2010, the Alliance hosted a webinar that explored how TANF Emergency Contingency Funds and Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds are being used by The Road Home in Salt Lake City to re-house families experiencing homelessness.
Alliance Online News: Virtual Discussion in HPRP Implementation
Alliance to Host Virtual Discussion on HPRP Implementation
Alliance to Host Virtual Discussion on HPRP Implementation
February 11 - 12, 2010
Alliance Online News: Using HPRP and TANF Webinar
Alliance to Host Webinar on Using HPRP and TANF to Re-House Families
Alliance to Host Webinar on Using HPRP and TANF to Re-House Families
Alliance Recommendations for the Federal Plan to End Homelessness
This is the Alliance's guidance to the US Interagency Council on Homelessness on what should be included in the Federal Plan to End Homelessness.
Alliance Online News: President Releases FY 2011 Budget Request
President Releases FY 2011 Budget Proposal
President Releases FY 2011 Budget Proposal
President's FY 2011 Budget Rundown
This document provides a brief rundown on funding for homeless and housing programs that were included in President Obama's FY 2011 budget proposal.
This document provides a brief rundown on funding for homeless and housing programs that were included in President Obama's FY 2011 budget proposal.
President's FY 2011 Budget Chart
This chart highlights numerous homelessness and housing federal programs. For each program, it shows how much funding was appropriated in FY 2009 and FY 2010, as well as how much President Obama requested in his FY 2011 budget proposal. The chart also notes whether the President's Proposal represents an increase or decrease and by how much.
This chart highlights numerous homelessness and housing federal programs. For each program, it shows how much funding was appropriated in FY 2009 and FY 2010, as well as how much President Obama requested in his FY 2011 budget proposal. The chart also notes whether the President's Proposal represents an increase or decrease and by how much.
FY 2011 McKinney Campaign: Sample Letter
Advocates are welcome to use this sample letter as a model for letters sent to their Members of Congress. The letter encourages Congress to provide $2.4 billion for McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Grants in FY 2011.
Advocates are welcome to use this sample letter as a model for letters sent to their Members of Congress. The letter encourages Congress to provide $2.4 billion for McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Grants in FY 2011.
FY 2011 McKinney Campaign: Sample Action Alert
Advocates are welcome to use this sample action alert as a model for encouraging their network to send letters to their Members of Congress to encourage them to provide $2.4 billion for McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Grants in FY 2011.
Advocates are welcome to use this sample action alert as a model for encouraging their network to send letters to their Members of Congress to encourage them to provide $2.4 billion for McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Grants in FY 2011.
Join us in urging Congress to TAKE ACTION in 2010
Many communities have reduced the number of people who are homeless by using efficient, solution-focused interventions. In the midst of the current recession, adequate federal resources are needed to continue making progress and combat a potential surge in homelessness. Join us in urging Congress to TAKE ACTION in 2010.
Many communities have reduced the number of people who are homeless by using efficient, solution-focused interventions. In the midst of the current recession, adequate federal resources are needed to continue making progress and combat a potential surge in homelessness. Join us in urging Congress to TAKE ACTION in 2010.
Alliance Online News: USICH Announces Deputies
USICH Announces New Deputies
USICH Announces New Deputies
Webinar: Increasing McKinney-Vento Funding in FY 2011
On January 26, the Alliance and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) hosted a call to kick off the McKinney-Vento appropriations campaign for FY 2011.
On January 26, the Alliance and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) hosted a call to kick off the McKinney-Vento appropriations campaign for FY 2011.
FY 2011 McKinney-Vento Appropriations Advocacy Campaign: Letter Writing Contest Rules
To kick off the FY 2011 McKinney-Vento appropriations campaign, the Alliance is launching a letter writing contest. We want to know who can organize their colleagues, members, friends, family, and / or clients to FAX and EMAIL the MOST LETTERS to their Senators and Representatives by February 22. Winners of the contest will be invited to Washington, DC for a Capitol Hill Day event in late March to meet with their Congressional offices in person. See below for details!
To kick off the FY 2011 McKinney-Vento appropriations campaign, the Alliance is launching a letter writing contest. We want to know who can organize their colleagues, members, friends, family, and / or clients to FAX and EMAIL the MOST LETTERS to their Senators and Representatives by February 22. Winners of the contest will be invited to Washington, DC for a Capitol Hill Day event in late March to meet with their Congressional offices in person. See below for details!
FY2011 Hearth Funding Scenarios
This interactive chart quantifies the changes to funding allocations made by the HEARTH Act and demonstrates the impact of several FY2011 funding scenarios, including two different "Hold-Harmless" scenarios. The table shows funding activity under 4 different scenarios.
This interactive chart quantifies the changes to funding allocations made by the HEARTH Act and demonstrates the impact of several FY2011 funding scenarios, including two different "Hold-Harmless" scenarios. The table shows funding activity under 4 different scenarios.
Multi-Year Homeless Count Map
This Interactive Map presents the results of all point-in-time counts that have been conducted by local communities across the country from 2005 to 2008 and reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This Interactive Map presents the results of all point-in-time counts that have been conducted by local communities across the country from 2005 to 2008 and reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Leadership Council Prevention Questions
For Members of the Leadership Council
For Members of the Leadership Council
Fact Sheet: Chronic Homelessness
Although chronic homelessness represents a small share of the overall homeless population, chronically homeless people use up more than 50 percent of the services. The most successful model for housing people who experience chronic homelessness is permanent supportive housing using a Housing First approach.
Although chronic homelessness represents a small share of the overall homeless population, chronically homeless people use up more than 50 percent of the services. The most successful model for housing people who experience chronic homelessness is permanent supportive housing using a Housing First approach.
Developing a Housing First Approach Sytstem-Wide: Alameda County, CA
On January 21, 2010, the Alliance hosted a Webinar highlighting the efforts of Alameda County, CA to adopt a Housing First approach across its entire homelessness assistance system. Key strategies and lessons were discussed.
On January 21, 2010, the Alliance hosted a Webinar highlighting the efforts of Alameda County, CA to adopt a Housing First approach across its entire homelessness assistance system. Key strategies and lessons were discussed.
Campaign: Increasing McKinney Funding in FY 2011
The Alliance is kicking off an advocacy campaign to increase funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants in FY 2011.
The Alliance is kicking off an advocacy campaign to increase funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants in FY 2011.
Alliance Online News: Webinar on President's FY 2011 Budget
Alliance to Host Webinar on President's FY 2011 Budget Request
Alliance to Host Webinar on President's FY 2011 Budget Request
Fact Sheet: Youth Homelessness
The issue of youth homelessness has gained some traction lately, in both the news and among community activists. This fact sheets goes over what is and isn't known about youth homelessness, including data, relevant issues, and possible solutions.
The issue of youth homelessness has gained some traction lately, in both the news and among community activists. This fact sheets goes over what is and isn't known about youth homelessness, including data, relevant issues, and possible solutions.
Fact Sheet: Rural Homelessness
The number of people who experience rural homelessness is unknown, but the last national count of homeless people found that 9 percent live in rural areas. The same structural factors that contribute to urban homelessness—lack of affordable housing and inadequate income—also lead to rural homelessness. One of the most important strategies in ending rural homelessness is prevention.
The number of people who experience rural homelessness is unknown, but the last national count of homeless people found that 9 percent live in rural areas. The same structural factors that contribute to urban homelessness—lack of affordable housing and inadequate income—also lead to rural homelessness. One of the most important strategies in ending rural homelessness is prevention.
Ten Year Plan Timeline
This timeline, released in conjunction with A Shifting Focus: What's In Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness, documents the evolution of 10-year plans from the development of the first plan in 1998 to the present.
Webinar: President's FY 2011 Budget Proposal
On February 2, the Alliance will host a webinar on the President's FY 2011 budget. The webinar is designed to provide an overview of the federal budget process and an analysis of the Administration’s proposed funding levels for federal low-income housing and targeted homeless programs.
On February 2, the Alliance will host a webinar on the President's FY 2011 budget. The webinar is designed to provide an overview of the federal budget process and an analysis of the Administration’s proposed funding levels for federal low-income housing and targeted homeless programs.
Fact Sheet: What is a Continuum of Care?
This resource explains what a Continuum of Care is, as well as details the necessary parts of a Continuum of Care (CoC) and how to plan a CoC. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development began to require communities to submit a single application for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants in 1995. In 2009, there were 461 CoCs.
This resource explains what a Continuum of Care is, as well as details the necessary parts of a Continuum of Care (CoC) and how to plan a CoC. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development began to require communities to submit a single application for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants in 1995. In 2009, there were 461 CoCs.
Convince Congress to Provide Additional HPRP Funding
Use these tools to help convince your Member of Congress to take action to ensure that Congress includes an additional $1 billion for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) in any jobs package.
Use these tools to help convince your Member of Congress to take action to ensure that Congress includes an additional $1 billion for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) in any jobs package.
Advocacy Update: Quarterly Report
January 14, 2009
January 14, 2009
Alliance Online News: New HPRP Media Stories Map
Alliance Publishes Interactive Tool on HPRP Media Stories
Alliance Publishes Interactive Tool on HPRP Media Stories
2010 Advocacy Calendar
This calendar provides a timeline and key dates in 2010 for advocates wishing to work on federal homelessness and housing policy.
This calendar provides a timeline and key dates in 2010 for advocates wishing to work on federal homelessness and housing policy.
2009 National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness Program Journal
This program journal was for the 2009 National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness, which was held February 12-13, 2009 in San Diego, CA.
This program journal was for the 2009 National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness, which was held February 12-13, 2009 in San Diego, CA.
2009 Annual Conference Program Journal
This program journal was for the 2009 National Conference on Ending Homelessness, which was held in Washington DC on July 29-31, 2009.
This program journal was for the 2009 National Conference on Ending Homelessness, which was held in Washington DC on July 29-31, 2009.
Fact Sheet: Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an immediate cause of homelessness for many women and children. In November 2006, over 22,000 victims of domestic violence—12,000 children and 10,000 adults—received housing services from 1,243 domestic violence service providers.
Domestic violence is an immediate cause of homelessness for many women and children. In November 2006, over 22,000 victims of domestic violence—12,000 children and 10,000 adults—received housing services from 1,243 domestic violence service providers.
Fact Sheet: What Can We Do About Homelessness?
This document goes over why homelessness is an important issue and what we can do about homelessness as a community. The document goes over the major issues around homelessness, including the number of homeless people in the United States as well as local and national efforts to address homelessness.
This document goes over why homelessness is an important issue and what we can do about homelessness as a community. The document goes over the major issues around homelessness, including the number of homeless people in the United States as well as local and national efforts to address homelessness.
Homelessness Fact Sheet for High School Students
January 2010
January 2010
Homelessness Fact Sheet for Middle School Students
January 2010
January 2010
Webinar PowerPoint and Recording: Homelessness Services Initiatives
In preparation for Capitol Hill Day at the Alliance’s Annual Conference, the Alliance is hosted two webinars to provide participants with information about the 2009 Capitol Hill Day Policy Agenda.
In preparation for Capitol Hill Day at the Alliance’s Annual Conference, the Alliance is hosted two webinars to provide participants with information about the 2009 Capitol Hill Day Policy Agenda.
Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas II
This November 13, 2009 webinar explored issues with HPRP implementation that are particular to rural areas. Specifically, program design and data collection challenges were discussed. It was the second Alliance webinar to focus on HPRP implementation issues in rural areas.
This November 13, 2009 webinar explored issues with HPRP implementation that are particular to rural areas. Specifically, program design and data collection challenges were discussed. It was the second Alliance webinar to focus on HPRP implementation issues in rural areas.
Understanding the McKinney-Vento Assistance Act
Steve Berg, vice President of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains the history of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs and what we can expect in the future.
Steve Berg, vice President of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains the history of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs and what we can expect in the future.
Fact Sheet: What is a Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness?
In 2000, the National Alliance to End Homelessness released A Plan, Not a Dream: How to End Homelessness in Ten Years. Drawing on research and innovative programs from around the country, the plan outlined key strategies in addressing the issue locally, which cumulatively can address the issue nationally. Since the release of this blueprint, over 300 communities have undertaken efforts to end homelessness and over 180 communities have completed plans to end homelessness.
In 2000, the National Alliance to End Homelessness released A Plan, Not a Dream: How to End Homelessness in Ten Years. Drawing on research and innovative programs from around the country, the plan outlined key strategies in addressing the issue locally, which cumulatively can address the issue nationally. Since the release of this blueprint, over 300 communities have undertaken efforts to end homelessness and over 180 communities have completed plans to end homelessness.
Charles King's Remarks at White House HIV/AIDS Summit
These opening remarks were given by Charles King, President and CEO of Housing Works, Inc. at a White House Summit on Housing and HIV/AIDS in December 2009.
These opening remarks were given by Charles King, President and CEO of Housing Works, Inc. at a White House Summit on Housing and HIV/AIDS in December 2009.
Alliance Online News: House Approves $1B for NHTF
December 22, 2009
December 22, 2009
Alliance Online News: FY 2010 Spending Bills Passed
December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
HPRP Community Profile: Alameda County, CA
Each community receiving HPRP funds is responsible for designing its program based on its distinct needs, and many are taking this unique opportunity to transform their homelessness assistance systems. This community profile examines Alameda County, CA's efforts to use HPRP to transform its homelessness assistance system.
Each community receiving HPRP funds is responsible for designing its program based on its distinct needs, and many are taking this unique opportunity to transform their homelessness assistance systems. This community profile examines Alameda County, CA's efforts to use HPRP to transform its homelessness assistance system.
Testimony of Nan Roman at Congressional Briefing on Ending Family Homelessness December 2009
These are the remarks made by Nan Roman, Alliance President and CEO, at the Alliance's Congressional Briefing entitled "Ending Family Homelessness" on December 4, 2009.
These are the remarks made by Nan Roman, Alliance President and CEO, at the Alliance's Congressional Briefing entitled "Ending Family Homelessness" on December 4, 2009.
Letter to OMB Regarding FY 2011 RHYA Appropriations
The Alliance recently signed a letter to the Director of the Office on Management and Budget (OMB) urging a $35 million increase in funding to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Transitional Living Program (TLP) for the President’s proposed FY 2011 budget. This increased federal appropriation would expand housing options to 3,000 new youth annually.
The Alliance recently signed a letter to the Director of the Office on Management and Budget (OMB) urging a $35 million increase in funding to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Transitional Living Program (TLP) for the President’s proposed FY 2011 budget. This increased federal appropriation would expand housing options to 3,000 new youth annually.
Alliance Online News: Virtual Discussion - Rural HPRP
December 8, 2009
December 8, 2009
Jobs Bill Recommendation: $1 Billion to Expand HPRP
Any new jobs bill should expand funding for HUD’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) by $1 billion, to create 2,500 additional jobs in community agencies, provide temporary rent payments that will fund additional jobs in the housing industry, and stabilize housing for 200,000 additional homeless or near-homeless families, giving them a fighting chance to become or remain employed.
Any new jobs bill should expand funding for HUD’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) by $1 billion, to create 2,500 additional jobs in community agencies, provide temporary rent payments that will fund additional jobs in the housing industry, and stabilize housing for 200,000 additional homeless or near-homeless families, giving them a fighting chance to become or remain employed.
Testimony of Kay Moshier McDivitt, County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Remarks at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Congressional Briefing on Friday, December 4, 2009.
Remarks at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Congressional Briefing on Friday, December 4, 2009.
Testimony of Bob Pulster, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
Remarks at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Congressional Briefing on Friday, December 4, 2009.
Remarks at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Congressional Briefing on Friday, December 4, 2009.
Community Snapshot: Wichita, KS
Between 2005 and 2008, chronic homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County decreased by 61 percent. Learn how they accomplished their success.
Between 2005 and 2008, chronic homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County decreased by 61 percent. Learn how they accomplished their success.
Congressional Briefing: Speaker Bios
Congressional Briefing: Speaker Bios
Congressional Briefing: Speaker Bios
Congressional Briefing: Ending Family Homelessness
On December 4, 2009, the Alliance hosted a Congressional Briefing. Staff representing nearly 30 Congressional offices heard speakers provide information about the success that they have had in using solution-focused strategies, like prevention and rapid re-housing, to reduce homelessness among families. Speakers asked Congress to support their efforts by acting on specific federal policy priorities.
On December 4, 2009, the Alliance hosted a Congressional Briefing. Staff representing nearly 30 Congressional offices heard speakers provide information about the success that they have had in using solution-focused strategies, like prevention and rapid re-housing, to reduce homelessness among families. Speakers asked Congress to support their efforts by acting on specific federal policy priorities.
Increase Access to Affordable Housing for Extremely Low Income Families
Congress should increase access to affordable housing for extremely low income families by providing a $1 billion mandatory allocation for the National Housing Trust Fund this year and funding 200,000 new Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in FY 2011.
Congress should increase access to affordable housing for extremely low income families by providing a $1 billion mandatory allocation for the National Housing Trust Fund this year and funding 200,000 new Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in FY 2011.
TANF Reauthorization Should Prevent and End Family Homelessness
TANF reauthorization is an ideal opportunity to make TANF an effective tool that more communities can use to end family homelessness. This paper outlines the Alliance's policy priorities for TANF reauthorization.
TANF reauthorization is an ideal opportunity to make TANF an effective tool that more communities can use to end family homelessness. This paper outlines the Alliance's policy priorities for TANF reauthorization.
Extending the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
The Alliance urges Congress to include $1 billion in any upcoming job-creation bill to extend the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP).
The Alliance urges Congress to include $1 billion in any upcoming job-creation bill to extend the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP).
Federal Policy Priorities to End Family Homelessness
This is a list of federal policies to prevent and end homelessness that the Alliance urges Congress to move forward as quickly as possible.
This is a list of federal policies to prevent and end homelessness that the Alliance urges Congress to move forward as quickly as possible.
Alliance Online News: Urban Homelessness
December 1, 2009
December 1, 2009
The Keys: Fall 2009 Edition
This is the Fall 2009 and inaugural edition of The Keys. This quarterly newsletter is put out by the Center for Capacity Building at the Alliance.
This is the Fall 2009 and inaugural edition of The Keys. This quarterly newsletter is put out by the Center for Capacity Building at the Alliance.
Homelessness In Major Cities, 2005 to 2007
The bar charts illustrate how homelessness increased overall and among families in Major Cities at the same time that homelessness decreased overall and among the chronic and family subpopulations in other Urban CoCs.
The bar charts illustrate how homelessness increased overall and among families in Major Cities at the same time that homelessness decreased overall and among the chronic and family subpopulations in other Urban CoCs.
Advocacy Update: NHTF Call-In Days
November 30, 2009
November 30, 2009
Geography of Homelessness, Part 4: Examining Urban Homelessness
This is the fourth in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the population experiencing homelessness and the homeless assistance system in the United States. It examines the homeless population in urban areas, and further categorizes urban areas into five subcategories.
This is the fourth in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the population experiencing homelessness and the homeless assistance system in the United States. It examines the homeless population in urban areas, and further categorizes urban areas into five subcategories.
Virtual Discussion Questions: November 12, 2009
This document provides a summary to the November 12, 2009 Virtual Discussion on HPRP Implementation. It contains 26 questions asked during the Virtual Discussion, along with the responses given by Alliance staff.
This document provides a summary to the November 12, 2009 Virtual Discussion on HPRP Implementation. It contains 26 questions asked during the Virtual Discussion, along with the responses given by Alliance staff.
Alliance Online News: New Accountability Matrix
November 24, 2009
November 24, 2009
Back on Track: Supporting Youth Reentry from Out-of-Home Placement to the Community
This issue brief is jointly published by members of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition to raise awareness around reentry services nationally. It outlines the concept of reentry services in theory and practice, offers a review of federal policy previously enacted to support reentry, suggests opportunities for improvements in public policy, and reviews promising initiatives.
This issue brief is jointly published by members of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition to raise awareness around reentry services nationally. It outlines the concept of reentry services in theory and practice, offers a review of federal policy previously enacted to support reentry, suggests opportunities for improvements in public policy, and reviews promising initiatives.
Fall 2009 Research Newsletter
Fall 2009
Fall 2009
Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas II
This November 13, 2009 webinar explored issues with HPRP implementation that are particular to rural areas. Specifically, program design and data collection challenges were discussed. It was the second Alliance webinar to focus on HPRP implementation issues in rural areas.
This November 13, 2009 webinar explored issues with HPRP implementation that are particular to rural areas. Specifically, program design and data collection challenges were discussed. It was the second Alliance webinar to focus on HPRP implementation issues in rural areas.
Housing First Partnership and Accountability Matrix
This tool is designed to help communities identify possible partners and accountable agencies within their Housing First system based on the three main outcomes of a Housing First system: prevention of homelessness, reduction in the length of time of homelessness, and decreased recidivism.
This tool is designed to help communities identify possible partners and accountable agencies within their Housing First system based on the three main outcomes of a Housing First system: prevention of homelessness, reduction in the length of time of homelessness, and decreased recidivism.
Alliance Online News: Free Conference Registration Drawing
November 17, 2009
November 17, 2009
Testimony to the Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Written testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Concerning ending veterans' homelessness.
Written testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Concerning ending veterans' homelessness.
Veterans Data Update 2008
In association with Veterans Day 2009, the Alliance released an update to the veterans report: Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans. New data from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows that while the number of homeless veterans seems to have decreased, the need for more proactive intervention and action grows.
The HEARTH Act: Changes to HUD's Homeless Assistance Programs
This presentation provides an easy-to-follow overview of the impact of the HEARTH Act on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs. The presentation lays out how things are under the current McKinney-Vento programs and how they will be once HEARTH Act implementation is complete.
This presentation provides an easy-to-follow overview of the impact of the HEARTH Act on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs. The presentation lays out how things are under the current McKinney-Vento programs and how they will be once HEARTH Act implementation is complete.
Alliance Online News: New Homeless Veterans Update
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
Veterans Map and Lookup Table, 2008
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 131,230 veterans were homeless on a given night in 2008. This map shows how many veterans are estimated to be homeless in each state.
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 131,230 veterans were homeless on a given night in 2008. This map shows how many veterans are estimated to be homeless in each state.
Perspectives on Youth Housing and Advocacy Efforts
This presentation by Rich Hooks Wayman of the Alliance at the 2009 National Homeless Youth Month Summit provides an overview of how many youth are homeless, youth housing models, the cost of youth housing, federal funding for youth housing, and other information.
This presentation by Rich Hooks Wayman of the Alliance at the 2009 National Homeless Youth Month Summit provides an overview of how many youth are homeless, youth housing models, the cost of youth housing, federal funding for youth housing, and other information.
Veterans Campaign Media Tips & Tools
This document provides information to help advocates answer questions from reporters regarding veterans homelessness and includes tips for local media outreach.
This document provides information to help advocates answer questions from reporters regarding veterans homelessness and includes tips for local media outreach.
Sample Local Pitch (Veterans Media Campaign)
Media campaign participants should use the sample pitch to "sell" their story to reporters.
Media campaign participants should use the sample pitch to "sell" their story to reporters.
Sample Local Press Release (Veterans Media Campaign)
Media campaign participants should include local information in this sample press release, which should be forwarded to reporters on November 10.
Media campaign participants should include local information in this sample press release, which should be forwarded to reporters on November 10.
Veterans Campaign Editorial Memo
This is the Alliance's memo to media assignment editors regarding the Data Update to Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans.
This is the Alliance's memo to media assignment editors regarding the Data Update to Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans.
Veterans Media Campaign Power Point Presentation
This is the presentation of the Veterans Media Campaign webinar on November 2. It contains information regarding the Data Update to Vital Missions: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans, as well as information to assist advocates with local media outreach.
This is the presentation of the Veterans Media Campaign webinar on November 2. It contains information regarding the Data Update to Vital Missions: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans, as well as information to assist advocates with local media outreach.
Veterans Federal Policy Priorities
This brief lists the Alliance's legislative priorities to end homelessness among veterans.
This brief lists the Alliance's legislative priorities to end homelessness among veterans.
Alliance Online News: HPRP Implementation Virtual Discussion
November 3, 2009
November 3, 2009
November 3 - 5, 2009
Neighborhood Stabilization Fund Resources
Click here for more information about the Neighborhood Stabilization program, which provides funds to communities that have high rates of foreclosure and vacant properties. At least 25 percent of the funding must be used to provide housing, including permanent supportive housing, to people below 50 percent of area median income. This resource includes a fact sheet on how communities can use the funding, as well as links to additional resources.
Click here for more information about the Neighborhood Stabilization program, which provides funds to communities that have high rates of foreclosure and vacant properties. At least 25 percent of the funding must be used to provide housing, including permanent supportive housing, to people below 50 percent of area median income. This resource includes a fact sheet on how communities can use the funding, as well as links to additional resources.
Homeless Youth and Sexual Exploitation: Research Findings and Practice Implications
Homeless youth surviving day-to-day on the streets are at constant risk of solicitation and sexual exploitation. Homeless youth are far more likely to be physically and sexually victimized than their peers who are housed, and they are more likely to experience repeated episodes of sexual assaults. This publication reviews the research and practice implications for community-based services.
Homeless youth surviving day-to-day on the streets are at constant risk of solicitation and sexual exploitation. Homeless youth are far more likely to be physically and sexually victimized than their peers who are housed, and they are more likely to experience repeated episodes of sexual assaults. This publication reviews the research and practice implications for community-based services.
Alliance Online News: Helpful HPRP Resources
October 27, 2009
October 27, 2009
Annual Report 2008
The National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Report, 2008.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Report, 2008.
Alliance Online News: Poppe Named USICH Executive Director
October 20, 2009
October 20, 2009
Advocacy Update: Veterans Media Campaign and REDUCE Act
October 19, 2009
October 19, 2009
Summary of S. 1781, the REDUCE Act
The REDUCE Act, S. 1781, would create a demonstration program that would allow service providers to reimburse Medicaid for coordinated care management and community support services. The program targets Medicaid beneficiaries with complex medical and behavior health conditions who frequently rely on emergency health care services.
The REDUCE Act, S. 1781, would create a demonstration program that would allow service providers to reimburse Medicaid for coordinated care management and community support services. The program targets Medicaid beneficiaries with complex medical and behavior health conditions who frequently rely on emergency health care services.
Legislative Text of REDUCE Act, S. 1781
This is a copy of the legislative text of S. 1781, the Reduce Emergency Department Utilization through Coordination and Empowerment (REDUCE) Act.
This is a copy of the legislative text of S. 1781, the Reduce Emergency Department Utilization through Coordination and Empowerment (REDUCE) Act.
Alliance Online News: Veterans Media Campaign
October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009
Testimony to the House Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support for the Committee of Ways and Means
Written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support of the Committee of Ways and Means Concerning the response of the "safety net" to the recession.
Written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support of the Committee of Ways and Means Concerning the response of the "safety net" to the recession.
The Services for Ending Long Term Homelessness Act (SELHA)
SELHA would authorize funding for a flexible array of services in permanent supportive housing, focused on helping people move toward recovery and self sufficiency.
SELHA would authorize funding for a flexible array of services in permanent supportive housing, focused on helping people move toward recovery and self sufficiency.
Alliance Online News: Video Fact Sheet on Data
October 6, 2009
October 6, 2009
Alliance Online News: Geography of Homelessness, Part 3 - Subpopulations
September 29, 2009
September 29, 2009
Geography of Homelessness, Part 3: Subpopulations by Geographic Type
This is the third in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the population experiencing homelessness and the homeless assistance system in the United States. It examines the geographic distributions of homeless subpopulations and subgroups.
This is the third in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the population experiencing homelessness and the homeless assistance system in the United States. It examines the geographic distributions of homeless subpopulations and subgroups.
Alliance Online News: News Alert - HUD Releases 2009 CoC NOFA
September 25, 2009
September 25, 2009
Letter to Senator Baucus on Inclusion of Home Visiting Language in Health Care Reform Legislation
This September 24, 2009 letter from the Alliance and the National Center on Family Homelessness was sent to Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. The letter thanks Senator Baucus for including a provision that provides states with funds to support the creation or expansion of home visiting programs in the Chairman’s Mark of the Senate Finance Committee’s health care reform proposal.
This September 24, 2009 letter from the Alliance and the National Center on Family Homelessness was sent to Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. The letter thanks Senator Baucus for including a provision that provides states with funds to support the creation or expansion of home visiting programs in the Chairman’s Mark of the Senate Finance Committee’s health care reform proposal.
Alliance Online News: New Community Snapshot on Quincy, MA
September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009
Excerpts from Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Dane County, WI
This document provides a status update as of 2008 on Dane County, WI's efforts to meet the goals of its plan to prevent and end homelessness.
This document provides a status update as of 2008 on Dane County, WI's efforts to meet the goals of its plan to prevent and end homelessness.
Overview of Dane County, WI's Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
This document provides a brief overview of Dane County, WI's plan to prevent and end homelessness.
This document provides a brief overview of Dane County, WI's plan to prevent and end homelessness.
Progress Report on Grant Funded Housing First Program for Families in Dane County, WI
This document provides an overview of the progress being made by Dane County, WI on a Housing First program funded by a grant from the Henry J. Predolin Foundation.
This document provides an overview of the progress being made by Dane County, WI on a Housing First program funded by a grant from the Henry J. Predolin Foundation.
Dane County, WI Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Dane County, WI to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Dane County, WI to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Kalamazoo County, MI Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Kalamazoo County, MI to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Kalamazoo County, MI to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Community Snapshot: Quincy, MA
Between 2005 and 2008, chronic homelessness in Quincy, MA decreased by 50 percent. Learn how they accomplished their success.
Between 2005 and 2008, chronic homelessness in Quincy, MA decreased by 50 percent. Learn how they accomplished their success.
Clallam and Whatcom County, WA Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Presentation
This presentation provides an overview of Clallum and Whatcom County, WA's plans to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Grant.
This presentation provides an overview of Clallum and Whatcom County, WA's plans to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Grant.
Clallam and Whatcom County, WA Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Clallam and Whatcom County, WA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Clallam and Whatcom County, WA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Greater New Orleans, LA Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Greater New Orleans, LA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Greater New Orleans, LA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Mercer County, NJ Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Presentation
This presentation provides an overview of Mercer County, NJ's plans to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Grant.
This presentation provides an overview of Mercer County, NJ's plans to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Grant.
Trenton/Mercer County, NJ Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Trenton/Mercer County, NJ to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Trenton/Mercer County, NJ to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Allegheny County, PA Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Allegheny County, PA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Allegheny County, PA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Lancaster City and County, PA Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Lancaster City and County, PA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Lancaster City and County, PA to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Austin/Travis County, TX Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Summary
This document provides a summary of the plan by Austin/Travis County, TX to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
This document provides a summary of the plan by Austin/Travis County, TX to use its Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration grant.
Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration Program
Congress allocated $25 million for a Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration to serve homeless families. The experience of the 23 communities that received grants awards under the Demonstration can be an important resource for communities developing Rapid Re-Housing programs to serve families using HPRP or other funding resources. This resource collects information about what the Demonstration grantees are doing.
Congress allocated $25 million for a Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration to serve homeless families. The experience of the 23 communities that received grants awards under the Demonstration can be an important resource for communities developing Rapid Re-Housing programs to serve families using HPRP or other funding resources. This resource collects information about what the Demonstration grantees are doing.
Advocacy Update: Section 8 and Health Reform
September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
Alliance Online News: New 2008 Income and Poverty Data
September 15, 2009
September 15, 2009
CCD Letter to Secretary Sebelius
This September 15, 2009 letter from the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) TANF Task Force was sent to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. It outlines the Task Force’s principles for TANF reauthorization.
This September 15, 2009 letter from the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) TANF Task Force was sent to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. It outlines the Task Force’s principles for TANF reauthorization.
National Foster Care Coalition Housing Policy Platform
In this policy platform, the National Foster Care Coalition makes numerous recommendations about housing supports that should be made available to youth transitioning from foster care.
In this policy platform, the National Foster Care Coalition makes numerous recommendations about housing supports that should be made available to youth transitioning from foster care.
Medicaid Reform: Organizational Sign-On Letter
The Alliance and the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare sent a letter, which was endorsed by over 200 local, state, and national organizations, to U.S. House and Senate members of leadership to ensure final health reform legislation includes provisions to improve access and quality of health care for people experiencing homelessness.
The Alliance and the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare sent a letter, which was endorsed by over 200 local, state, and national organizations, to U.S. House and Senate members of leadership to ensure final health reform legislation includes provisions to improve access and quality of health care for people experiencing homelessness.
Annual Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2009 - Congressman Al Green
This video includes a series of remarks made in July 2009, at the Annual Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, D.C. Congressman Al Green of Texas appears in this clip.
Annual Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2009 - Secretary Shaun Donovan
This video includes a series of remarks made in July 2009, at the Annual Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, D.C. Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan is featured in this clip.
Annual Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2009 - Adolfo Carrion, Dennis Culhane
This video includes a series of remarks made in July 2009, at the Annual Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, D.C. Speakers in this clip include White House Director of Urban Affairs Adolfo Carrion, acclaimed scholar Dennis Culhane, and Alliance president Nan Roman.
Annual Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2009 - Barb Poppe, Jim Ryczek, Sen. Jack Reed
This video includes a series of remarks made in July 2009, at the Annual Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, D.C. Speakers in this clip include Barb Poppe, Jim Ryczek, Sen. Jack Reed, and Alliance board member Irene Mabry-Moses.
Alliance Online News: Update on Analysis of Community Plans
September 8, 2009
September 8, 2009
A Shifting Focus: What's New in Community Plans to End Homelessness
This Data Update provides an updated content analysis of the 234 completed community plans to end homelessness. In addition to illustrating of the growth of 10-year plans, this update will compare the content of earlier (first 90 plans) and later plans (144).
This Data Update provides an updated content analysis of the 234 completed community plans to end homelessness. In addition to illustrating of the growth of 10-year plans, this update will compare the content of earlier (first 90 plans) and later plans (144).
Federal Policy Agenda: Housing for Homeless Street Youth
This policy brief outlines the Alliance's policy recommendations for ending homelessness for 50,000 street youth through the provision of supportive housing, rental assistance, and services for specific sub-populations of street youth.
This policy brief outlines the Alliance's policy recommendations for ending homelessness for 50,000 street youth through the provision of supportive housing, rental assistance, and services for specific sub-populations of street youth.
Geography of Homelessness, Introduction
The Alliance launched a multi-part series called the "Geography of Homelessness", which examines rates of homelessness in rural, urban, and mixed areas. The first part of this ongoing series explains the goals and parameters of the project.
The Alliance launched a multi-part series called the "Geography of Homelessness", which examines rates of homelessness in rural, urban, and mixed areas. The first part of this ongoing series explains the goals and parameters of the project.
Ending Homelessness with HPRP
Norm Suchar, senior policy analyst for the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program and the nation's changing approach to addressing homelessness in the country.
Norm Suchar, senior policy analyst for the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program and the nation's changing approach to addressing homelessness in the country.
Alliance Online News: Geography of Homelessness, Part 2
September 1, 2009
September 1, 2009
Health Care and the Homeless
Peggy Bailey, program and policy analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains how health care fits into discussions about homelessness, and outlines the Alliance's priorities in the health care reform debate.
Peggy Bailey, program and policy analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains how health care fits into discussions about homelessness, and outlines the Alliance's priorities in the health care reform debate.
What is HPRP?
Norm Suchar, senior policy analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program and it's potential to transform the homeless systems in the country.
Norm Suchar, senior policy analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, explains the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program and it's potential to transform the homeless systems in the country.
Highest CoC Homeless Population and Rates
This interactive tool shows the communities with the largest homeless populations and highest rates of homelessness.
This interactive tool shows the communities with the largest homeless populations and highest rates of homelessness.
Geography of Homelessness, Part 2: Prevalence of Homelessness
This is the second in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the population experiencing homelessness and the homeless assistance system in the United States. It evaluates how rates of homelessness in rural areas compare to rates in urban areas.
This is the second in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the population experiencing homelessness and the homeless assistance system in the United States. It evaluates how rates of homelessness in rural areas compare to rates in urban areas.
Alliance Online News: Adopting a Housing First Approach
August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009
Advocacy Update: Medicaid Improvements in Health Reform
August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009
Organizational Change: Adopting a Housing First Approach
This document outlines the key strategies of a Housing First approach - it can help organizations that are planning to use HPRP resources to shift their organization's approach toward a Housing First model.
Medicaid Improvements In Health Reform: Sign-on Letter
The National Alliance to End Homelessness and National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare are circulating an organizational sign-on letter urging House and Senate leadership to consider two critical Medicaid provisions in health care reform.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness and National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare are circulating an organizational sign-on letter urging House and Senate leadership to consider two critical Medicaid provisions in health care reform.
Capitol Hill Day 2009: Summary and Report
Capitol Hill Day provides people who attend the Alliance’s Annual Conference with an opportunity to take part in federal advocacy by meeting with their U.S. Senators and Representatives. This Summary and Report includes a list of the 2009 Capitol Hill Day Federal Policy Priorities, a report of the Hill Day activities, and a summary of the impact advocates had on each of the policy priorities before and during the conference.
Capitol Hill Day provides people who attend the Alliance’s Annual Conference with an opportunity to take part in federal advocacy by meeting with their U.S. Senators and Representatives. This Summary and Report includes a list of the 2009 Capitol Hill Day Federal Policy Priorities, a report of the Hill Day activities, and a summary of the impact advocates had on each of the policy priorities before and during the conference.
Alliance Online News: State Mental Health Agencies Report
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Defining the Spectrum of Youth Housing
This short brief provides information on the spectrum of structural variations of youth housing models, including host homes, community-based group homes, shared housing, supervised apartments, scattered-site housing, and dormitories. It also defines programmatic service delivery variations, including foyer employment-focused housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and host homes.
This short brief provides information on the spectrum of structural variations of youth housing models, including host homes, community-based group homes, shared housing, supervised apartments, scattered-site housing, and dormitories. It also defines programmatic service delivery variations, including foyer employment-focused housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and host homes.
Federal Funding for Homelessness Assistance Programs, Including for Youth
This brief fact sheet provides information on how much the federal government appropriated in fiscal year 2009 for general homeless assistance programs and for dedicated youth homeless assistance programs.
This brief fact sheet provides information on how much the federal government appropriated in fiscal year 2009 for general homeless assistance programs and for dedicated youth homeless assistance programs.
Federal Funding for Affordable Housing, Including for Youth
This short fact provides information on how much the federal government appropriated on fiscal year 2009 on special population affordable housing, rental assistance programs, public housing, and youth housing.
This short fact provides information on how much the federal government appropriated on fiscal year 2009 on special population affordable housing, rental assistance programs, public housing, and youth housing.
Strategies of State Mental Health Agencies to Prevent and End Homelessness
This is an issue brief presenting the ways state mental health agencies can work cooperatively with community members and lawmakers to prevent and end homelessness for those afflicted with severe mental illness. Key strategies are examined in this brief, as well as case studies of states that have successfully implemented some of these strategies.
This is an issue brief presenting the ways state mental health agencies can work cooperatively with community members and lawmakers to prevent and end homelessness for those afflicted with severe mental illness. Key strategies are examined in this brief, as well as case studies of states that have successfully implemented some of these strategies.
Strategies of State Mental Health Agencies to Prevent and End Homelessness
For this paper, mental health officials in 10 states shared innovative approaches to building political will and creating affordable housing for clients who need mental health services. The paper provides examples of how states: engaged governors and mayors, created housing positions within the mental health agency, partnered with other state agencies and organizations, participated in plans to end homelessness, provided housing technical assistance throughout the state, leveraged state resources and used data to promote programs.
For this paper, mental health officials in 10 states shared innovative approaches to building political will and creating affordable housing for clients who need mental health services. The paper provides examples of how states: engaged governors and mayors, created housing positions within the mental health agency, partnered with other state agencies and organizations, participated in plans to end homelessness, provided housing technical assistance throughout the state, leveraged state resources and used data to promote programs.
Housing Resources and a National Housing Agenda for Homeless Youth
Access a variety of resources regarding a national youth housing policy agenda, including information on federal funding, youth housing proposals, and other documents. This resource also includes a number of youth housing resources, including information on the spectrum of youth housing and other topics. Also included are a external links to useful resources.
Access a variety of resources regarding a national youth housing policy agenda, including information on federal funding, youth housing proposals, and other documents. This resource also includes a number of youth housing resources, including information on the spectrum of youth housing and other topics. Also included are a external links to useful resources.
Alliance Online News: Expert Q&A with Secretary Sebelius
August 11, 2009
August 11, 2009
Summer 2009 Research Newletter
Summer 2009
Summer 2009
Alliance Online News: New HPRP Guides
August 4, 2009
August 4, 2009
Presentation on 2008 AHAR
HUD Released the 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress on July 9, 2009. The AHAR research team (Alvaro Cortes, Abt Associates; Jill Khadduri, Abt Associates; Dennis Culhane, University of Pennsylvania) presented the results at the 2009 National Conference on Ending Homelessness. These are the slides from that Presentation.
HUD Released the 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress on July 9, 2009. The AHAR research team (Alvaro Cortes, Abt Associates; Jill Khadduri, Abt Associates; Dennis Culhane, University of Pennsylvania) presented the results at the 2009 National Conference on Ending Homelessness. These are the slides from that Presentation.
TANF Recipients Living with a Disability: Policy Framework, Prevalence, and Service Strategies
This presentation by LaDonna Pavetti with Mathematica Policy Research was made for the July 16 webinar, "Serving Parents and Children with Disabilities in the TANF Program."
This presentation by LaDonna Pavetti with Mathematica Policy Research was made for the July 16 webinar, "Serving Parents and Children with Disabilities in the TANF Program."
Serving Parents and Children with Disabilities in the TANF Program
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities TANF Task Force hosted a webinar that offered an overview on how the TANF program is serving families that include a person with a disability on July 16, 2009. Featured speakers included LaDonna Pavetti, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. and Elizabeth Lower-Basch, Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP). How the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund and TANF reauthorization in 2010 can improve services to parents and children with disabilities was also discussed.
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities TANF Task Force hosted a webinar that offered an overview on how the TANF program is serving families that include a person with a disability on July 16, 2009. Featured speakers included LaDonna Pavetti, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. and Elizabeth Lower-Basch, Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP). How the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund and TANF reauthorization in 2010 can improve services to parents and children with disabilities was also discussed.
TANF in the "Great Recession" and Beyond
This presentation by Elizabeth Lower-Basch of the Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) was made for the July 16 webinar, "Serving Parents and Children with Disabilities in the TANF Program."
This presentation by Elizabeth Lower-Basch of the Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) was made for the July 16 webinar, "Serving Parents and Children with Disabilities in the TANF Program."
Ending Youth Homelessness Before It Begins: Prevention and Early Intervention Services for Older Adolescents
This issue brief identifies proven interventions from the fields of child welfare, community mental health, and juvenile justice, and it promotes their use as a model for youth homelessness prevention and early intervention. It is directed at community planners and youth advocates, who should view these services as critical components of a service and housing spectrum that can end youth homelessness.
This issue brief identifies proven interventions from the fields of child welfare, community mental health, and juvenile justice, and it promotes their use as a model for youth homelessness prevention and early intervention. It is directed at community planners and youth advocates, who should view these services as critical components of a service and housing spectrum that can end youth homelessness.
Take Five! Q & A with Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Creating a Continuum of Youth Housing
This presentation by Mark Kroner, Director of the Lighthouse Training Institute at Lighthouse Youth Services Inc., provides an overview of how to create a spectrum of youth housing and a comprehensive transition system.
This presentation by Mark Kroner, Director of the Lighthouse Training Institute at Lighthouse Youth Services Inc., provides an overview of how to create a spectrum of youth housing and a comprehensive transition system.
Framing New Policy for Youth Housing: Going to Scale to Meet National Demand
This presentation by the Alliance provides information on how to respond to the national youth housing demand through focusing limited appropriations and recognizing varying demand for housing services by youth subpopulations. It makes policy recommendations for HUD and HHS regarding the provision of housing and services.
This presentation by the Alliance provides information on how to respond to the national youth housing demand through focusing limited appropriations and recognizing varying demand for housing services by youth subpopulations. It makes policy recommendations for HUD and HHS regarding the provision of housing and services.
Funding for Youth Housing Programs
This presentation by Roxana Torrico, Senior Consultant at the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, provides an overview of how to tap into federal housing resources, including FUP, HPRP, CDBG, and child welfare funding.
This presentation by Roxana Torrico, Senior Consultant at the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, provides an overview of how to tap into federal housing resources, including FUP, HPRP, CDBG, and child welfare funding.
Homelessness Prevention: Creating Programs that Work
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has published this guide and companion to help organizations create a homelessness prevention program or improve an existing prevention program.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has published this guide and companion to help organizations create a homelessness prevention program or improve an existing prevention program.
Rapid Re-Housing: Creating Programs that Work
The Alliance has published this guide to help organizations develop Rapid Re-Housing programs.
The Alliance has published this guide to help organizations develop Rapid Re-Housing programs.
HPRP Guide for Homeless Youth
This presentation by the Alliance provides information on how to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to provide housing for homeless and at-risk youth.
This presentation by the Alliance provides information on how to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to provide housing for homeless and at-risk youth.
Perspectives from Australia on Youth Housing
This presentation by Michael Coffey of YAA in Australia was presented at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in July 2009. It provides an Australian perspective on the issue of housing for homeless youth.
This presentation by Michael Coffey of YAA in Australia was presented at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in July 2009. It provides an Australian perspective on the issue of housing for homeless youth.
July 29 - 31, 2009
Can HUD-VASH Help End Veterans' Homelessness?
As VA’s only permanent supportive housing intervention, HUD-VASH must be an integral part of ending homelessness for veterans. This document provides advocates and policymakers with a number of specific areas for improvement and recommendations to improve targeting and administration of HUD-VASH in the service of homeless veterans.
As VA’s only permanent supportive housing intervention, HUD-VASH must be an integral part of ending homelessness for veterans. This document provides advocates and policymakers with a number of specific areas for improvement and recommendations to improve targeting and administration of HUD-VASH in the service of homeless veterans.
Ending Homelessness for Families: The Evidence for Affordable Housing
This joint paper by the Alliance and Enterprise Community Partners demonstrates the importance of affordable housing in ending homelessness for families.
This joint paper by the Alliance and Enterprise Community Partners demonstrates the importance of affordable housing in ending homelessness for families.
Soloist Watch Party Toolkit!
Join the social action campaign to challenge false serotypes about people who have a mental illness and live on the street. Participate in the August 4 DVD release of the movie the Soloist—the story of Nathaniel Ayers, a gifted Juilliard-trained string player whose mental illness led him to become homeless. His story illustrates strength in community connections and relationships. It is not acceptable, regardless of a person's mental health, for anyone to experience homelessness—with proper supports, housing stability can be achieved. We can all take action to solve homelessness and de-stigmatize mental illness.
Join the social action campaign to challenge false serotypes about people who have a mental illness and live on the street. Participate in the August 4 DVD release of the movie the Soloist—the story of Nathaniel Ayers, a gifted Juilliard-trained string player whose mental illness led him to become homeless. His story illustrates strength in community connections and relationships. It is not acceptable, regardless of a person's mental health, for anyone to experience homelessness—with proper supports, housing stability can be achieved. We can all take action to solve homelessness and de-stigmatize mental illness.
Webinar PowerPoint: Housing and Veterans Initiatives
On July 23, the Alliance hosted the Housing and Veterans Initiatives Webinar to provide Capitol Hill Day participants with the latest updates on the Hill Day policy priorities. Presenters discussed the status of and key talking points for each issue, as well as what action is needed to make as much progress as possible on these issues over the summer. This is the PowerPoint presentations. Unfortunately, the webinar did not record successfully.
On July 23, the Alliance hosted the Housing and Veterans Initiatives Webinar to provide Capitol Hill Day participants with the latest updates on the Hill Day policy priorities. Presenters discussed the status of and key talking points for each issue, as well as what action is needed to make as much progress as possible on these issues over the summer. This is the PowerPoint presentations. Unfortunately, the webinar did not record successfully.
Federal Policy Update Webinar: Services Appropriations PowerPoint Presentation
Federal Policy Update Webinar: Services Appropriations PowerPoint Presentation.
Federal Policy Update Webinar: Services Appropriations PowerPoint Presentation.
POLICY UPDATE AND TARGETED REQUESTS
There are several important issues moving forward in Congress. In order to make as much progress as possible on these things, it will be important to PRIORITIZE. It is advantageous to only ask your Members of Congress to do one (or maybe two) things. In order to help you decide which issue to choose, this document provides Congressional targets for each issues and the specific policy request.
There are several important issues moving forward in Congress. In order to make as much progress as possible on these things, it will be important to PRIORITIZE. It is advantageous to only ask your Members of Congress to do one (or maybe two) things. In order to help you decide which issue to choose, this document provides Congressional targets for each issues and the specific policy request.
Alliance Online News: Geography of Homelessness
July 21, 2009
July 21, 2009
Advocacy Update: Federal Policy Update Webinars
July 20, 2009
July 20, 2009
Ending Homelessness Among Veterans
President Obama and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki have made ending veterans homelessness a top priority, and Congress has been exploring legislative solutions to the problem. While there is great interest in Congress and the Administration, it is unclear how veterans legislation will move forward. The Alliance believes that any bill should bolster the capacity of the VA to provide assistance to all veterans who are homeless or are at risk, including through rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, short-term emergency assistance, and outreach services.
President Obama and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki have made ending veterans homelessness a top priority, and Congress has been exploring legislative solutions to the problem. While there is great interest in Congress and the Administration, it is unclear how veterans legislation will move forward. The Alliance believes that any bill should bolster the capacity of the VA to provide assistance to all veterans who are homeless or are at risk, including through rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, short-term emergency assistance, and outreach services.
Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA)
The Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA), H.R. 3045, would streamline and make improvements to the Housing Choice Voucher program and authorize 150,000 new vouchers.
The Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA), H.R. 3045, would streamline and make improvements to the Housing Choice Voucher program and authorize 150,000 new vouchers.
Congressional Visit: Sample Agenda
This is a sample agenda and worksheet to help you think through the framework of your meeting with your Senator(s) or Representative(s). Think about who will chair the meeting and who will cover each agenda item.
This is a sample agenda and worksheet to help you think through the framework of your meeting with your Senator(s) or Representative(s). Think about who will chair the meeting and who will cover each agenda item.
Geography of Homelessness, Part 1: Defining the Spectrum
This serves as the first in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the homeless population in the United States and provides some insight into the extent to which homelessness exists in rural and urban areas.
This serves as the first in a series of briefs examining the geographic distribution of the homeless population in the United States and provides some insight into the extent to which homelessness exists in rural and urban areas.
Homelessness by Geographic Type
This interactive map identifies the geographic distribution of the homeless population for each of the 50 states.
This interactive map identifies the geographic distribution of the homeless population for each of the 50 states.
Alliance Online News: 2008 AHAR
July 14, 2009
July 14, 2009
Alliance Online News: New Blog
July 7, 2009
July 7, 2009
Nan Roman on National Public Radio
"Some Stimulus Money Preventing Homelessness" Homeless programs are about to get a big push in a new direction. They used to focus on providing food and shelter. Now, the economic stimulus package is providing $1.5 billion to prevent people from becoming homeless and to quickly re-house those who do.
"Some Stimulus Money Preventing Homelessness" Homeless programs are about to get a big push in a new direction. They used to focus on providing food and shelter. Now, the economic stimulus package is providing $1.5 billion to prevent people from becoming homeless and to quickly re-house those who do.
Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center Presentatino - Miriam Komaromy
This presentation was used by Miriam Komaromy on the June 3, 2009 webinar, "Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center."
This presentation was used by Miriam Komaromy on the June 3, 2009 webinar, "Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center."
Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center Presentation - Ed Stellon
This presentation was used by Ed Stellon in the June 3, 2009 webinar, "Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center."
This presentation was used by Ed Stellon in the June 3, 2009 webinar, "Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center."
Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center Presentation - Jan Caughlan
This presentation was used by Jan Caughlan on the June 3, 2009 webinar, "Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center."
This presentation was used by Jan Caughlan on the June 3, 2009 webinar, "Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center."
Take Five! Q & A with Steve Hilton
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Health Care Reform Recommendations
Given the debate in Congress over health care reform, the Alliance has prepared two recommendations for inclusion in health care reform. First, that at least every American living below the federal poverty level must be eligible for Medicaid; second, that Medicaid eligible populations must have access to integrated health services that include mental health and substance use treatment.
Given the debate in Congress over health care reform, the Alliance has prepared two recommendations for inclusion in health care reform. First, that at least every American living below the federal poverty level must be eligible for Medicaid; second, that Medicaid eligible populations must have access to integrated health services that include mental health and substance use treatment.
Foreclosure to Homelessness: The Forgotten Victims of the Subprime Crisis
In June 2009, the Alliance, along with several other national organizations released this report, which provides insight into the contribution that foreclosures had on 2008 homeless populations.
In June 2009, the Alliance, along with several other national organizations released this report, which provides insight into the contribution that foreclosures had on 2008 homeless populations.
Appropriations Priorities and Specific FY 2010 “Asks”
This document includes information about the specific policy request related to the FY 2010 appropriations priorities.
This document includes information about the specific policy request related to the FY 2010 appropriations priorities.
A Place at the Table - Identifying Partners for Planning
This one-pager discusses key partners worth identifying when planning a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). It was used during a June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
This one-pager discusses key partners worth identifying when planning a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). It was used during a June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
Ohio's HPRP Application
This document shows the application being used by the State of Ohio for nonprofit organizations and local governments interested in receiving HPRP funds.
This document shows the application being used by the State of Ohio for nonprofit organizations and local governments interested in receiving HPRP funds.
Who to Serve - Targeting Those with Highest Risk Factors
This one-pager discusses how to target assistance toward those with the greatest risk of becoming homeless. It was used during a June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
This one-pager discusses how to target assistance toward those with the greatest risk of becoming homeless. It was used during a June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
Presentation for "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas" Webinar - COHHIO
This is the PowerPoint presentation used by the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) on the June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
This is the PowerPoint presentation used by the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) on the June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
Presentation for "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas" Webinar - Jamey Burden
This is the PowerPoint presentation used by Jamey Burden on the June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
This is the PowerPoint presentation used by Jamey Burden on the June 23, 2009 webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas."
Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas
In June 2009, the Alliance and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) co-hosted a webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas." Speakers explored the unique challenges that rural communities face as they implement their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) plans. They also delved into new and significant opportunities to address these challenges through effective program design and collaborative strategies.
In June 2009, the Alliance and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) co-hosted a webinar entitled "Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas." Speakers explored the unique challenges that rural communities face as they implement their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) plans. They also delved into new and significant opportunities to address these challenges through effective program design and collaborative strategies.
Alliance Online News: Capitol Hill Day
June 23, 2009
June 23, 2009
Form 990 (2008)
Form 990 Submitted to the IRS by the National Alliance to End Homelessness in 2008.
Form 990 Submitted to the IRS by the National Alliance to End Homelessness in 2008.
Conference Advocacy Agenda
This is a schedule of policy and advocacy-related workshops and activities at the annual conference.
This is a schedule of policy and advocacy-related workshops and activities at the annual conference.
FY 2010 Appropriations: Second Chance Act Programs
This document provides information about the Second Chance Act programs, which were passed into law in April 2008, and recommendations for funding in FY 2010.
This document provides information about the Second Chance Act programs, which were passed into law in April 2008, and recommendations for funding in FY 2010.
HEARTH Act Section-by-Section Analysis
This document provides a section-by-section analysis of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act signed into law in May 2009.
This document provides a section-by-section analysis of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act signed into law in May 2009.
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: FAQs
This report by the National Foster Care Coalition is entitled "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: Frequently Asked Questions on the Provisions Designed to Impact Youth and Young Adults." It reviews numerous common questions, including those around the extension of foster care to age 21, which was included in the Act.
This report by the National Foster Care Coalition is entitled "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: Frequently Asked Questions on the Provisions Designed to Impact Youth and Young Adults." It reviews numerous common questions, including those around the extension of foster care to age 21, which was included in the Act.
Annual Report 2007
The National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Report, 2007.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Report, 2007.
Urban/Rural Cost Analysis Chart
This interactive stacked bar chart illustrates the relative costs of permanent supportive housing and homelessness (prior to supportive housing) for both urban and rural areas in the state of Maine.
This interactive stacked bar chart illustrates the relative costs of permanent supportive housing and homelessness (prior to supportive housing) for both urban and rural areas in the state of Maine.
Alliance Online News: New Interactive Tools Webpage
June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009
Highlights of HEARTH Act, S. 896
This two-page brief provides highlights of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act that was signed into law by President Obama on May 20, 2009.
This two-page brief provides highlights of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act that was signed into law by President Obama on May 20, 2009.
Summary of HEARTH Act
This brief provides a detailed overview of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act that was included in the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which was signed into law on May 20, 2009 by President Obama. The document explains the legislation's background, provides details on its provisions, and discusses the ramifications of the bill's language for implementation and application procedures.
This brief provides a detailed overview of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act that was included in the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which was signed into law on May 20, 2009 by President Obama. The document explains the legislation's background, provides details on its provisions, and discusses the ramifications of the bill's language for implementation and application procedures.
Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies in Your Health Center
On June 3, the Alliance and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council co-hosted a webinar on harm reduction strategies within Health Care for the Homeless clinics. Adopting a harm reduction approach can be controversial, but communities across the country have found it to be an effective strategy to engage vulnerable persons into primary care, behavioral health, and other stabilizing services, including housing.
On June 3, the Alliance and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council co-hosted a webinar on harm reduction strategies within Health Care for the Homeless clinics. Adopting a harm reduction approach can be controversial, but communities across the country have found it to be an effective strategy to engage vulnerable persons into primary care, behavioral health, and other stabilizing services, including housing.
Testimony to the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
Testimony to the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Concerning the Proposed Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA) on.
Testimony to the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Concerning the Proposed Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA) on.
Fairfax County, VA's HPRP Substantial Amendment
This is Fairfax County, VA's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
This is Fairfax County, VA's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
Take Five! Q & A with Secretary Shaun Donovan
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Shelter Calculator
This calculator illustrates the relationship between shelter demand, length of stay, and minimum required shelter bed inventory.
This calculator illustrates the relationship between shelter demand, length of stay, and minimum required shelter bed inventory.
HEARTH Act: Homeless Families Benefit
This one-pager explains how homeless families will benefit from the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, which reauthorizes McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs and was signed into law on May 20, 2009.
This one-pager explains how homeless families will benefit from the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, which reauthorizes McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs and was signed into law on May 20, 2009.
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Legislative Text of Final HEARTH Act
This document provides the legislative text of S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on May 20, 2009. Contained within S. 896 was the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. The text of the HEARTH Act begins on page 32 of the bill.
This document provides the legislative text of S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on May 20, 2009. Contained within S. 896 was the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. The text of the HEARTH Act begins on page 32 of the bill.
Alliance Online News: Alliance Annual Conference
May 19, 2009
May 19, 2009
Advocacy Update: Congress Passes the HEARTH Act!
May 16, 2009
May 16, 2009
Advocacy Update: Congress Passes HEARTH Act
May 19, 2009
May 19, 2009
HPRP Call with NAEH and NCDA
The National Community Development Association and the National Alliance to End Homelessness hosted an audio conference presentation on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) on April 30. The presentation included a brief review of program requirements and strategies from two communities to implement the program locally. Time was reserved for questions and answers. Featured speakers included Steve Berg and Norm Suchar of the National Alliance to End Homelessness; Bob Gehret from the City of Boston and Keith Theriot from the City of Orlando.
The National Community Development Association and the National Alliance to End Homelessness hosted an audio conference presentation on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) on April 30. The presentation included a brief review of program requirements and strategies from two communities to implement the program locally. Time was reserved for questions and answers. Featured speakers included Steve Berg and Norm Suchar of the National Alliance to End Homelessness; Bob Gehret from the City of Boston and Keith Theriot from the City of Orlando.
Clark County, NV's Draft HPRP Substantial Amendment
This is a draft version of Clark County, NV's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
This is a draft version of Clark County, NV's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
City of Sacramento, CA's HPRP Substantial Amendment
This is the City of Sacramento, CA's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
This is the City of Sacramento, CA's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
County of Sacramento, CA's HPRP Substantial Amendment
This is the County of Sacramento, CA's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
This is the County of Sacramento, CA's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
Alliance Online News: Sample HPRP Plans
May 12, 2009
May 12, 2009
PowerPoint Presentation: FY 2010 Budget Brefing
FY 2010 Federal Budget Brefing, PowerPoint Presentation
FY 2010 Federal Budget Brefing, PowerPoint Presentation
State of Minnesota's Draft HPRP Substantial Amendment
This is a draft version of the State of Minnesota's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
This is a draft version of the State of Minnesota's Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan, which describes its plan to use the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
Sample Community Substantial Amendments
A number of communities have posted their plans or draft plans online for how they intend to use HPRP funding locally. This resource includes links to sample substantial amendments that communities are planning to submit to HUD.
A number of communities have posted their plans or draft plans online for how they intend to use HPRP funding locally. This resource includes links to sample substantial amendments that communities are planning to submit to HUD.
CA - Kern County
Home First! Kern County's Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Home First! Kern County's Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
TX - Fort Worth
Directions Home: Making Homelessness Rare, Short-term and non-recurring in Fort Worth, Texas Within Ten Years
Directions Home: Making Homelessness Rare, Short-term and non-recurring in Fort Worth, Texas Within Ten Years
OH - Allen County
Blueprint to End Homelessness in Allen County Ohio
Blueprint to End Homelessness in Allen County Ohio
CA - Arcata
City of Arcata Homeless Services Plan: 2007-2016
City of Arcata Homeless Services Plan: 2007-2016
NM - Albuquerque
A Community Response to Homelessness in Albuquerque
A Community Response to Homelessness in Albuquerque
OR - State of Oregon
A Home for Hope: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Oregon
A Home for Hope: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Oregon
VA - Arlington County
A Passageway Home
A Passageway Home
LA - State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness: The Road to Supportive Housing
State of Louisiana Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness: The Road to Supportive Housing
NM - Santa Fe
Plan to End HOmelessness in Santa Fe in 5 Years
Plan to End HOmelessness in Santa Fe in 5 Years
MS - Jackson
Destination Home: Jackson's Ten Year Strategic Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Destination Home: Jackson's Ten Year Strategic Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
VA - Fairfax-Falls Church
Blueprint for Succe3ss: Strategic Directions for the Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in the Fairfax-Falls Church Community
Blueprint for Succe3ss: Strategic Directions for the Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in the Fairfax-Falls Church Community
ID - Boise
Boise's 10 Year Plan to Reduce and Prevent Chronic Homelessness
Boise's 10 Year Plan to Reduce and Prevent Chronic Homelessness
MA - Lowell
City of Lowell Partnership for Change: Action Plan to End Homelessness
City of Lowell Partnership for Change: Action Plan to End Homelessness
MA - North Shore
The Plan to End Homelessness on the North Shore
The Plan to End Homelessness on the North Shore
MI - Grand Traverse Region
Vision to End Homelessness in the Greater Grand Traverse Region
Vision to End Homelessness in the Greater Grand Traverse Region
Spring 2009 Research Newsletter
Spring 2009
Spring 2009
MA - Pioneer Valley
All roads lead home: The Pioneer Valley's Plan to End Homelessness
All roads lead home: The Pioneer Valley's Plan to End Homelessness
TX - Houston/Harris County
Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness in Houston/Harris County
Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness in Houston/Harris County
NE - Omaha/Council Bluffs
Homes for All 2008 - 2018
Homes for All 2008 - 2018
OR - Washington County
A Road Home: 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Road Home: 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
VA - Chesapeake
Chesapeake Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Chesapeake Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
WA - Cowlitz County
Cowlitz County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Cowlitz County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Advocacy Update: HEARTH Act Amendment Vote
May 6, 2009
May 6, 2009
Alliance Online News: Hill Update
May 5, 2009
May 5, 2009
Advocacy Update: Senate to Consider HEARTH Act
May 4, 2009
May 4, 2009
Related Substance Use and Mental Health Links
Click here to access links to our partner organizations that serve as strong resources on the intersection of substance use, mental health, and homelessness.
Click here to access links to our partner organizations that serve as strong resources on the intersection of substance use, mental health, and homelessness.
Related Health Care Links
Click here to access links to our partner organizations that serve as strong resources on the intersection of health care and homelessness.
Click here to access links to our partner organizations that serve as strong resources on the intersection of health care and homelessness.
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
New Targeted Case Management Rule and Homelessness
Many health care agencies assisting those experiencing homelessness are able to receive Medicaid reimbursement for by providing targeted case management services. The Alliance outlines three main reason for the Administration not to limit case management activities.
Many health care agencies assisting those experiencing homelessness are able to receive Medicaid reimbursement for by providing targeted case management services. The Alliance outlines three main reason for the Administration not to limit case management activities.
Protecting Health Care for the Homeless Programs
In May 2008, the Alliance provided comments to the Department of Health and Human Services explaining the importance of protecting health care for the homeless clinics and consolidated community health centers across the country. These clinics and centers provide an important safety net for people without health insurance or with insufficient access to health care services.
In May 2008, the Alliance provided comments to the Department of Health and Human Services explaining the importance of protecting health care for the homeless clinics and consolidated community health centers across the country. These clinics and centers provide an important safety net for people without health insurance or with insufficient access to health care services.
Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
Click here for additional resources on how mental health and substance use issues affect homelessness. Materials include "Chronic Homelessness," "Christian Community Health Center in Chicago, Illinois: Providing Supportive Housing and Health Care," and "Amethyst Inc. in Columbus, Ohio: Helping Addicted Women to Gain and Maintain Sobriety."
Click here for additional resources on how mental health and substance use issues affect homelessness. Materials include "Chronic Homelessness," "Christian Community Health Center in Chicago, Illinois: Providing Supportive Housing and Health Care," and "Amethyst Inc. in Columbus, Ohio: Helping Addicted Women to Gain and Maintain Sobriety."
Health Care and Medicaid Resources
Click here to access additional resources related to health care and Medicaid. Materials include "New Targeted Case Management Rule and Homelessness," "Medicaid Coverage for Rehabilitation Services," "Medicaid Proof of Citizenship," and "Protecting Health Care for the Homeless Programs."
Click here to access additional resources related to health care and Medicaid. Materials include "New Targeted Case Management Rule and Homelessness," "Medicaid Coverage for Rehabilitation Services," "Medicaid Proof of Citizenship," and "Protecting Health Care for the Homeless Programs."
Alliance Online News: Briefing on President's Budget
April 28, 2009
April 28, 2009
FY 2010 McKinney Appropriations "Dear Colleague" Letter
Senators Reed (D-RI) and Martinez (R-FL) are seeking signatures on an FY 2010 McKinney appropriations letter.
Senators Reed (D-RI) and Martinez (R-FL) are seeking signatures on an FY 2010 McKinney appropriations letter.
Copy of FY 2010 McKinney Appropriations Letter
This is a copy of a letter being circulated by Senators Reed (D-RI) and Martinez (R-FL) urging Congress to provide $2.2 billion for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program in FY 2010.
This is a copy of a letter being circulated by Senators Reed (D-RI) and Martinez (R-FL) urging Congress to provide $2.2 billion for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program in FY 2010.
FY 2009 McKinney Letter Signers
This is a list of Senators who signed the FY 2009 McKinney appropriations letter.
This is a list of Senators who signed the FY 2009 McKinney appropriations letter.
Advocacy Update: Urge Senators to Sign McKinney-Vento
April 28, 2009
April 28, 2009
April 24, 2009
Using the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program in Child Welfare Agencies
This April 23, 2009 audio conference included a discussion of how HPRP can be used for child welfare involved families and youth aging out of care to promote better program housing and perhaps reduce foster care placements.
This April 23, 2009 audio conference included a discussion of how HPRP can be used for child welfare involved families and youth aging out of care to promote better program housing and perhaps reduce foster care placements.
Child Welfare Agencies: Using HPRP Resources
This presentation was used for an audio conference on April 23, 2009 entitled "Using the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program in Child Welfare Agencies."
This presentation was used for an audio conference on April 23, 2009 entitled "Using the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program in Child Welfare Agencies."
Alliance Online News: Congressional Briefing
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Using HPRP to Transform Your Homelessness System
Speakers on this audio conference provided concrete steps for using HPRP to create a more effective and efficient homelessness assistance system centered on housing stability and addressed strategies for sustaining programs beyond the three years of HPRP funding.
Speakers on this audio conference provided concrete steps for using HPRP to create a more effective and efficient homelessness assistance system centered on housing stability and addressed strategies for sustaining programs beyond the three years of HPRP funding.
Participant Agenda
This agenda highlights the content of the April 16, 2009 audio conference entitled "Using HPRP to Transform Your Homeless Assistance System."
This agenda highlights the content of the April 16, 2009 audio conference entitled "Using HPRP to Transform Your Homeless Assistance System."
HPRP: Opportunities for Systems Transformation and Sustainability
This paper provides basic steps for using HPRP to facilitate the transformation of homeless assistance from a system organized around emergency shelter to one centered on housing stability. Although no community has perfected homeless assistance, the steps in this paper have been used in communities to spark the process of transformation.
This paper provides basic steps for using HPRP to facilitate the transformation of homeless assistance from a system organized around emergency shelter to one centered on housing stability. Although no community has perfected homeless assistance, the steps in this paper have been used in communities to spark the process of transformation.
Alliance Online News: HPRP Audio Conference
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
A National Approach to Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Homeless Youth
This two-page brief provides an overview of the prevalence and experience of LGBTQ youth, causal factors, and risks to LGBTQ youth while homeless. It also highlights a reform agenda to end homelessness for LGBTQ youth and makes best practice recommendations for youth-serving professionals, case workers, and advocates, for administrators and supervisors, and for residential services.
This two-page brief provides an overview of the prevalence and experience of LGBTQ youth, causal factors, and risks to LGBTQ youth while homeless. It also highlights a reform agenda to end homelessness for LGBTQ youth and makes best practice recommendations for youth-serving professionals, case workers, and advocates, for administrators and supervisors, and for residential services.
National Recommended Best Practices for Serving LGBT Homeless Youth
This policy brief by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Lambda Legal, the National Network for Youth, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights provides a brief overview of homelessness among LBGT youth. It makes recommendations about improving practice, improving organizational culture, and improving residential services.
This policy brief by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Lambda Legal, the National Network for Youth, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights provides a brief overview of homelessness among LBGT youth. It makes recommendations about improving practice, improving organizational culture, and improving residential services.
The Soloist - Wallet Card
On April 24, 2009, the film "The Soloist" will premier in theaters. This downloadable document folds up and fits into your pocket. Users can easily download this PDF of Myths, Facts, and Tips to carry with them and make change everyday.
On April 24, 2009, the film "The Soloist" will premier in theaters. This downloadable document folds up and fits into your pocket. Users can easily download this PDF of Myths, Facts, and Tips to carry with them and make change everyday.
House Section 8 Appropriations Sign-On Letter
Representatives Nadler (D-NY) and Velazquez (D-NY) and 41 other Representatives, sent a letter to Chairman Olver (D-MA) and Ranking Member Latham (R-IA) of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) urging them to fully fund the Section 8 Tenant-Based and Project-Based Rental Assistance Programs and 200,000 additional tenant-based vouchers in fiscal year 2010.
Representatives Nadler (D-NY) and Velazquez (D-NY) and 41 other Representatives, sent a letter to Chairman Olver (D-MA) and Ranking Member Latham (R-IA) of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) urging them to fully fund the Section 8 Tenant-Based and Project-Based Rental Assistance Programs and 200,000 additional tenant-based vouchers in fiscal year 2010.
Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing: Key Partnerships
This paper explores key partnerships that communities should consider for both the planning and program design stage and the implementation, oversight, and evaluation stage of their HPRP program.
This paper explores key partnerships that communities should consider for both the planning and program design stage and the implementation, oversight, and evaluation stage of their HPRP program.
Advocacy Update: McKinney Reauthorization Introduced
April 3, 2009
April 3, 2009
April 2, 2009
2009 Counts Media Map
This map serves as a database of January 2009 point-in-time counts that have been reported in the media or on Continuum of Care websites. Red markers indicate reports of increases and green markers indicate reports of decreases. Links to news story's or CoC websites are included.
This map serves as a database of January 2009 point-in-time counts that have been reported in the media or on Continuum of Care websites. Red markers indicate reports of increases and green markers indicate reports of decreases. Links to news story's or CoC websites are included.
Alliance Online News: Upcoming HPRP Audio Conferences
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Housing Location
Housing location is a core function of a good prevention and re-housing program. Many programs have staff whose sole function is housing location. Other programs have staff who split time between housing location and case management. This brief includes tips on how to locate and then acquire affordable housing units for your homeless or at-risk clients.
Housing location is a core function of a good prevention and re-housing program. Many programs have staff whose sole function is housing location. Other programs have staff who split time between housing location and case management. This brief includes tips on how to locate and then acquire affordable housing units for your homeless or at-risk clients.
Advocacy Update: Sign Seciton 8 Appropriations Letter
March 28, 2009
March 28, 2009
New York City's Homelessness Prevention Program: HomeBase
This video describes New York City's HomeBase program, one of the most effective homelessness prevention programs in the United States.
This video describes New York City's HomeBase program, one of the most effective homelessness prevention programs in the United States.
House Section 8 “Dear Colleague”
DRAFT House Section 8 “Dear Colleague”
DRAFT House Section 8 “Dear Colleague”
Alliance Online News: HPRP Guidance
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Overview of HUD HPRP Notice
This short brief provides an overview of many of the important provisions that were contained in HUD's Notice for the HPRP funds.
This short brief provides an overview of many of the important provisions that were contained in HUD's Notice for the HPRP funds.
Q&A with SAMHSA
On March 24, 2009, the Alliance and CSH co-hosted a conference call on the recent SAMHSA RFA. SAMHSA staff made a brief presentation and were available to answer questions.
On March 24, 2009, the Alliance and CSH co-hosted a conference call on the recent SAMHSA RFA. SAMHSA staff made a brief presentation and were available to answer questions.
Sample Housing Resource Coordinator Job Description
This document is an example of a Housing Resource Coordinator job description used by one city.
This document is an example of a Housing Resource Coordinator job description used by one city.
New Funding for Homeless Youth Services and Housing
This brief includes information on new funding benefiting homeless youth in ARRA and the HPRP program. It offers local organizations serving homeless youth action steps, ideas, and model programs on re-housing and prevention for homeless youth, information on establishing a framework for youth homelessness prevention and re-housing, and details regarding other federal appropriations benefiting homeless youth.
This brief includes information on new funding benefiting homeless youth in ARRA and the HPRP program. It offers local organizations serving homeless youth action steps, ideas, and model programs on re-housing and prevention for homeless youth, information on establishing a framework for youth homelessness prevention and re-housing, and details regarding other federal appropriations benefiting homeless youth.
Program Models: Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing
Many communities have in place best practices which can be funded through HUD’s new Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing Fund. Highlighted below are model community-based and statewide programs, which are preventing homelessness, diverting people from shelter, and rapidly re-housing those who become homeless. Provided are the programs’ focus (noted under its name) and websites, and Alliance Audio Conferences, Best Practice write-ups, and National Conference presentations pertaining to the program.
Many communities have in place best practices which can be funded through HUD’s new Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing Fund. Highlighted below are model community-based and statewide programs, which are preventing homelessness, diverting people from shelter, and rapidly re-housing those who become homeless. Provided are the programs’ focus (noted under its name) and websites, and Alliance Audio Conferences, Best Practice write-ups, and National Conference presentations pertaining to the program.
Massachusetts Dudley Diversion Project
The Dudley Diversion Project was a collaboration between several service-providing organizations and the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). The purpose of this two-month pilot was to test the use of a diversion intervention for families seeking shelter at DTA’s Dudley Square office.
The Dudley Diversion Project was a collaboration between several service-providing organizations and the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). The purpose of this two-month pilot was to test the use of a diversion intervention for families seeking shelter at DTA’s Dudley Square office.
Housing for Homeless Youth
When runaways and homeless youth cannot be reunited with their families, the creation of housing models that also address the service needs of youth is one solution to ending youth homelessness. The goal of this brief is to outline a spectrum of youth housing models that connect affordable housing, self-sufficiency services, and positive youth development approaches. This brief examines youth housing combined with positive youth development services and highlights four housing models and programs that demonstrate promise in housing for older adolescents and young adults.
When runaways and homeless youth cannot be reunited with their families, the creation of housing models that also address the service needs of youth is one solution to ending youth homelessness. The goal of this brief is to outline a spectrum of youth housing models that connect affordable housing, self-sufficiency services, and positive youth development approaches. This brief examines youth housing combined with positive youth development services and highlights four housing models and programs that demonstrate promise in housing for older adolescents and young adults.
Alliance Online News: HPF Audio Conference
March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009
Coordinating New Prevention and Re-Housing and TANF Emergency Contingency Funds
On March 12, the Alliance co-hosted an audio conference with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities focusing on how the Homeless Prevention Fund and TANF Emergency Contingency Funds can be coordinated and used to prevent homelessness and re-house families. The audio conference was intended for state and local poverty and homeless advocates and providers.
On March 12, the Alliance co-hosted an audio conference with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities focusing on how the Homeless Prevention Fund and TANF Emergency Contingency Funds can be coordinated and used to prevent homelessness and re-house families. The audio conference was intended for state and local poverty and homeless advocates and providers.
Using HPRP and TANF Funds to Help Homeless and At-Risk Families
This presentation provides information on the HPRP and TANF Emergency Contingency Fund programs from the economic recovery act. The presentation includes an overview of each fund, information on opportunities for collaboration, steps to take, and suggestions on how to be part of the solution to homelessness.
This presentation provides information on the HPRP and TANF Emergency Contingency Fund programs from the economic recovery act. The presentation includes an overview of each fund, information on opportunities for collaboration, steps to take, and suggestions on how to be part of the solution to homelessness.
Preparing for $1.5 Billion in New Prevention and Re-Housing Resources
This audio conference included basic information about the program, recommendations on how to think about structuring the program locally, and next steps that advocates, public officials, and providers should begin taking immediately. Speakers included Steve Berg, Vice President for Programs and Policy at the Alliance, and Norm Suchar, Senior Policy Analyst at the Alliance. The call was moderated by Sarah Kahn, Director of Field Mobilization at the Alliance.
This audio conference included basic information about the program, recommendations on how to think about structuring the program locally, and next steps that advocates, public officials, and providers should begin taking immediately. Speakers included Steve Berg, Vice President for Programs and Policy at the Alliance, and Norm Suchar, Senior Policy Analyst at the Alliance. The call was moderated by Sarah Kahn, Director of Field Mobilization at the Alliance.
Homeless Youth Letter to Obama Administration
The National Alliance to End Homelessness joined nearly 200 other organizations in sending a letter to the Obama Administration requesting its support in ending youth homelessness. The letter makes numerous recommendations about how to achieve that goal.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness joined nearly 200 other organizations in sending a letter to the Obama Administration requesting its support in ending youth homelessness. The letter makes numerous recommendations about how to achieve that goal.
Alliance Online News: HPRP Audio Conferences
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Coordinating Prevention and Re-Housing Initiatives: TANF Programs
Local planners can improve the effectiveness of their local HPRP efforts by coordinating with TANF agencies. This one-pager provides an overview of ways in which communities can coordinate HPRP and TANF resources.
Local planners can improve the effectiveness of their local HPRP efforts by coordinating with TANF agencies. This one-pager provides an overview of ways in which communities can coordinate HPRP and TANF resources.
TANF Emergency Contingency Fund
Up to $5 billion is available to states under the economic recovery act for the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund. This brief explores how improving TANF agencies' capacity to work in concert with local efforts to prevent homelessness and re-house families can be used effectively to improve outcomes and end homelessness.
Up to $5 billion is available to states under the economic recovery act for the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund. This brief explores how improving TANF agencies' capacity to work in concert with local efforts to prevent homelessness and re-house families can be used effectively to improve outcomes and end homelessness.
Steps in Planning: Checklist
This document provides a checklist of steps to guide state and local coalitions, CoCs, provider organizations, advocates, and others interested in ending homelessness through the planning process for the HPRP funds.
This document provides a checklist of steps to guide state and local coalitions, CoCs, provider organizations, advocates, and others interested in ending homelessness through the planning process for the HPRP funds.
Alliance Congressional Briefing on Solutions to Homelessness
On February 23, the Alliance hosted a Congressional Briefing, "Homelessness and the Economic Crisis.” This link provides materials which were included in the Congressional Briefing packet, including information about high-priority policy issues on which the Alliance urges Congress to act in 2009.
On February 23, the Alliance hosted a Congressional Briefing, "Homelessness and the Economic Crisis.” This link provides materials which were included in the Congressional Briefing packet, including information about high-priority policy issues on which the Alliance urges Congress to act in 2009.
Housing Homeless Youth
Increase funding to $2.2 billion for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants Program and continue the rapid re-housing for families program. Homeless youth require housing programs tailored to meet the demands of transition from adolescence to adulthood on an individual basis. This paper explores housing options for young people experiencing homelessness.
Increase funding to $2.2 billion for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants Program and continue the rapid re-housing for families program. Homeless youth require housing programs tailored to meet the demands of transition from adolescence to adulthood on an individual basis. This paper explores housing options for young people experiencing homelessness.
Long-Term Federal Policy Priorities
A movement to end homelessness is underway in our nation. Nearly 300 communities have adopted concrete plans to end homelessness, utilizing focused, outcome-driven strategies. As a result, leading communities have substantially reduced the number of people who are homeless. However, almost 3.5 million Americans will still experience homelessness this year and the recession could put many more low income families and individuals at risk. Federal investments in proven interventions should be taken to scale to ensure those who are most at risk do not become homeless, and that we address the housing and service needs of those who are or who become homeless.
A movement to end homelessness is underway in our nation. Nearly 300 communities have adopted concrete plans to end homelessness, utilizing focused, outcome-driven strategies. As a result, leading communities have substantially reduced the number of people who are homeless. However, almost 3.5 million Americans will still experience homelessness this year and the recession could put many more low income families and individuals at risk. Federal investments in proven interventions should be taken to scale to ensure those who are most at risk do not become homeless, and that we address the housing and service needs of those who are or who become homeless.
Testimony of Michael Kelly: February 23, 2009
Testimony of Michael Kelly: February 23, 2009
Testimony of Michael Kelly: February 23, 2009
Policy Update: Section Eight Voucher Reform
Congress should pass Section Eight Voucher Reform legislation to increase the number of vouchers available to prevent and end homelessness by streamlining the program and making it more effective and efficient.
Congress should pass Section Eight Voucher Reform legislation to increase the number of vouchers available to prevent and end homelessness by streamlining the program and making it more effective and efficient.
Federal Policy Priorities
Communities have significantly increased their ability to confront homelessness using efficient, solution-focused interventions. This is a set of issues focused on preventing and ending homelessness on which the Alliance, along with our national, state, and local partners, urge Congress to act in 2009.
Communities have significantly increased their ability to confront homelessness using efficient, solution-focused interventions. This is a set of issues focused on preventing and ending homelessness on which the Alliance, along with our national, state, and local partners, urge Congress to act in 2009.
FY 2010 Appropriations: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants
HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants fund thousands of homeless assistance programs in nearly every community. Congress should include $2.2 billion for the program and continue the rapid re-housing for families program in the FY 2010 Appropriations Bill.
HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants fund thousands of homeless assistance programs in nearly every community. Congress should include $2.2 billion for the program and continue the rapid re-housing for families program in the FY 2010 Appropriations Bill.
Creating a Plan for the Homelessness Prevention Fund
The Alliance has created this guide to help communities prepare a HPRP plan to submit to HUD. This guide can be used by public agencies responsible for submitting the plan, as well as the public and private partners who will be involved in developing the plan. The Guide was prepared before HUD issued its guidelines for the HPRP.
The Alliance has created this guide to help communities prepare a HPRP plan to submit to HUD. This guide can be used by public agencies responsible for submitting the plan, as well as the public and private partners who will be involved in developing the plan. The Guide was prepared before HUD issued its guidelines for the HPRP.
Alliance Recommendations: Using the New Prevention and Re-Housing Funds
Although HPRP provides a tremendous opportunity to prevent or end homelessness, there are not enough resources to adequately serve everybody who is homeless or at risk. This one-pager provides an overview of the Alliance’s principles for achieving the maximum benefit from these funds.
Although HPRP provides a tremendous opportunity to prevent or end homelessness, there are not enough resources to adequately serve everybody who is homeless or at risk. This one-pager provides an overview of the Alliance’s principles for achieving the maximum benefit from these funds.
Christian Community Health Center in Chicago, Illinois: Providing Supportive Housing and Health Care
Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) is based in Chicago and provides permanent supportive housing for families and individuals. CCHC started as a Community Health Center in 1991 and has expanded to include housing placement and support services. CCHC is able to maintain housing for 100 percent of clients 6 months after housing placement.
Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) is based in Chicago and provides permanent supportive housing for families and individuals. CCHC started as a Community Health Center in 1991 and has expanded to include housing placement and support services. CCHC is able to maintain housing for 100 percent of clients 6 months after housing placement.
Advocacy Update: FY 2009 Appropriations Bill
March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
Alliance Online News: News Alert: HUD Announces Stimulus Allocations
February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
UPDATED: Additional ARRA Homelessness Resources
The economic recovery act also included funding for several other programs that aid homeless individuals and families. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of some of these programs. It also highlights resources that provide more information on each program.
The economic recovery act also included funding for several other programs that aid homeless individuals and families. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of some of these programs. It also highlights resources that provide more information on each program.
Alliance Online News: FY 2009 Appropriations
February 24, 2009
February 24, 2009
Congress Proposes Increased Homeless Assistance for FY 2009
Press Release | Feb. 23, 2009
Press Release | Feb. 23, 2009
February 20 - 21, 2009
Alliance Online News: $1.5 Billion for Prevention and Re-Housing
February 17, 2009
February 17, 2009
Legislative Text of Homelessness Prevention Fund
This document contains the legislative text from HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, relating to the creation of a homelessness prevention fund. The economic recovery bill included $1.5 billion for this fund.
This document contains the legislative text from HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, relating to the creation of a homelessness prevention fund. The economic recovery bill included $1.5 billion for this fund.
Alliance Online News: News Alert: Congress Passes Economic Recovery Act
February 13, 2009
February 13, 2009
Alliance Online News: News Alert: Passage of Recovery Act Expected Soon
February 12, 2009
February 12, 2009
February 12 - 13, 2009
Over 500 gather in San Diego at National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness
Press Release | Feb. 11, 2009
Press Release | Feb. 11, 2009
Alliance Online News: Alliance Launches New Webpage
February 10, 2009.
February 10, 2009.
UPDATED: Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing: Overview of Funds
This document provides a brief overview of the HPRP funding, how communities should begin preparing for it, and what opportunities it presents.
This document provides a brief overview of the HPRP funding, how communities should begin preparing for it, and what opportunities it presents.
Economic Recovery Includes Addressing Increased Homelessness
Both the House and Senate economic recovery bills include $1.5 billion for one-time grants to state and local government, to prevent people from becoming homeless or quickly rehouse those who become homeless. The funding, combined with know-how that has improved dramatically over the past ten years, will give communities a fighting chance to avoid the kind of massive increases in homelessness that took place during the recession of the early 1980s.
Both the House and Senate economic recovery bills include $1.5 billion for one-time grants to state and local government, to prevent people from becoming homeless or quickly rehouse those who become homeless. The funding, combined with know-how that has improved dramatically over the past ten years, will give communities a fighting chance to avoid the kind of massive increases in homelessness that took place during the recession of the early 1980s.
Alliance Online News: $1.5 Billion for Prevention and Re-Housing
February 3, 2009
February 3, 2009
Take Five! Q & A with Richard LeMieux
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Advocacy Update: Housing and Prevention in Economic Recovery
January 28, 2009
January 28, 2009
Alliance Online News: Economic Recovery Proposal
January 27, 2009
January 27, 2009
Alliance Online News: Recession to Increase Homelessness
January 21, 2009
January 21, 2009
Shifting Gears - Final Evaluation Summary
In June 2004, the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation launched the Shifting Gears Initiative: Fast Track to Housing for Bay Area Families. The grants supported a shift away from “managing” homelessness toward programs and strategies aimed at ending homelessness. As a result, providers increasingly based their service delivery on rapid re-housing principles, families had shorter stays in shelter, and many families avoided entering the homeless service system altogether.
In June 2004, the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation launched the Shifting Gears Initiative: Fast Track to Housing for Bay Area Families. The grants supported a shift away from “managing” homelessness toward programs and strategies aimed at ending homelessness. As a result, providers increasingly based their service delivery on rapid re-housing principles, families had shorter stays in shelter, and many families avoided entering the homeless service system altogether.
Advocacy Update: Economic Recovery Sign-on Letter
January 16, 2009
January 16, 2009
Moore Economic Recovery Letter
Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) began circulating a Congressional sign-on letter to teh House Appropriations Committee. The letter calls on Congress to include in final economic recovery legislation: $2 billion in the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program for preventing and ending homelessness, $10 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund, and $3.6 billion for 400,000 Section 8 vouchers.
Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) began circulating a Congressional sign-on letter to teh House Appropriations Committee. The letter calls on Congress to include in final economic recovery legislation: $2 billion in the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program for preventing and ending homelessness, $10 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund, and $3.6 billion for 400,000 Section 8 vouchers.
Homelessness Looms as Potential Outcome of Recession
Recessions mean more homelessness. Increasing numbers of unemployed people are unable to afford rent, and charities and local governments are unable to keep up. Based on estimates of the depth likely to be reached by the current recession, 1.5 million additional Americans are likely to experience homelessness over the next two years, over and above the number who usually become homeless. However, the worst increases in homelessness can be prevented by providing emergency assistance to help stabilize or rehouse people experiencing a housing crisis.
Recessions mean more homelessness. Increasing numbers of unemployed people are unable to afford rent, and charities and local governments are unable to keep up. Based on estimates of the depth likely to be reached by the current recession, 1.5 million additional Americans are likely to experience homelessness over the next two years, over and above the number who usually become homeless. However, the worst increases in homelessness can be prevented by providing emergency assistance to help stabilize or rehouse people experiencing a housing crisis.
Alliance Online News: Homelessness Counts
January 13, 2009
January 13, 2009
Homelessness Down 10 Percent Nationally between 2005 and 2007; State Data Varies
Press Release | Jan. 13, 2009
Press Release | Jan. 13, 2009
Changes in Homelessness 05 - 07 Map
Created in conjuction with Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007, this interactive map provides homeless counts and other demographic data for all 50 states for the years 2005 and 2007.
Created in conjuction with Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007, this interactive map provides homeless counts and other demographic data for all 50 states for the years 2005 and 2007.
Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007
In 2007, the National Alliance to End Homelessness released Homelessness Counts, establishing a 2005 baseline for measuring progress in the fight to end homelessness. This report is a follow up to that report. Here, we analyze the changes from 2005 to 2007, looking more closely at changes at the state level and among subpopulations.
In 2007, the National Alliance to End Homelessness released Homelessness Counts, establishing a 2005 baseline for measuring progress in the fight to end homelessness. This report is a follow up to that report. Here, we analyze the changes from 2005 to 2007, looking more closely at changes at the state level and among subpopulations.
Joint Letter to President-Elect Obama
Joint Letter to President-Elect Obama
Joint Letter to President-Elect Obama
Obama Administration Homeless Youth Letter
Obama Administration Homeless Youth Letter
Obama Administration Homeless Youth Letter
2009 Awards Ceremony Donation Form
Please use this form if you would like to contribute to the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Awards Ceremony.
Please use this form if you would like to contribute to the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Awards Ceremony.
Strategic Use of Transitional Housing
The expansion of rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing models for families experiencing homelessness has prompted communities to explore how to use their transitional housing resources. This has resulted in narrower targeting of transitional housing programs and, in some cases, shifting missions. Speakers for this audio conference included Kay Moshier McDivitt, Community Homeless Advisor for Lancaster County, PA, and Sharon McDonald, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
The expansion of rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing models for families experiencing homelessness has prompted communities to explore how to use their transitional housing resources. This has resulted in narrower targeting of transitional housing programs and, in some cases, shifting missions. Speakers for this audio conference included Kay Moshier McDivitt, Community Homeless Advisor for Lancaster County, PA, and Sharon McDonald, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Audio Conference Supplemental Material: Maximizing Transitional Housing Resources
This presentation, made my Kay Moshier McDivitt, examines the use of transitional housing as a whole, and more specifically within Lancaster County, PA.
This presentation, made my Kay Moshier McDivitt, examines the use of transitional housing as a whole, and more specifically within Lancaster County, PA.
Alliance Online News: Register for Family Conference
January 6, 2009
January 6, 2009
Alliance Online News: Donovan for HUD Secretary
December 16, 2008
December 16, 2008
Alliance's Letter to President-elect Obama
On December 16, the Alliance sent a letter to President-elect Obama urging him to adopt specific goals for ending homelessness. In January, the new Administration and Congress will take office, providing advocates with a great opportunity to help shape a national agenda that prioritizes ending homelessness.
On December 16, the Alliance sent a letter to President-elect Obama urging him to adopt specific goals for ending homelessness. In January, the new Administration and Congress will take office, providing advocates with a great opportunity to help shape a national agenda that prioritizes ending homelessness.
Homelessness Counts Report: Media Campaign
On January 13th, the Homelessness Research Institute of the National Alliance to End Homelessness will release its second Homelessness Counts report. We are pleased to be working with our state and local partners to strengthen media efforts.
On January 13th, the Homelessness Research Institute of the National Alliance to End Homelessness will release its second Homelessness Counts report. We are pleased to be working with our state and local partners to strengthen media efforts.
Economic Recovery Talking Points
Ask your Senators and Representatives to invest in programs that prevent and end homelessness in the economic recovery package. Call or email the staff who work on housing issues or copy the staff on a letter and fax it to your Members of Congress’ office. Personalize the following talking points to make your case.
Ask your Senators and Representatives to invest in programs that prevent and end homelessness in the economic recovery package. Call or email the staff who work on housing issues or copy the staff on a letter and fax it to your Members of Congress’ office. Personalize the following talking points to make your case.
Youth Housing: It's More than Bricks and Mortar
Many homeless youth do not receive the consistent developmental support from their families, leaving youth housing programs to assume the role of guardian and life skills coach for homeless youth. This audio conference call focused on the age-appropriate service delivery component of youth housing models. Speakers discussed the strengths and challenges presented by scattered-site and single-site housing models; the case management services necessary to ensure a successful transition from youth housing programs to independent housing; and how a variety of housing models can support homeless youth through services that address their entire well-being.
Many homeless youth do not receive the consistent developmental support from their families, leaving youth housing programs to assume the role of guardian and life skills coach for homeless youth. This audio conference call focused on the age-appropriate service delivery component of youth housing models. Speakers discussed the strengths and challenges presented by scattered-site and single-site housing models; the case management services necessary to ensure a successful transition from youth housing programs to independent housing; and how a variety of housing models can support homeless youth through services that address their entire well-being.
Audio Conference Supplemental Material: Teen Living Programs
This document is the supplemental material for "Youth Hosing: It's More than Bricks and Mortar."
This document is the supplemental material for "Youth Hosing: It's More than Bricks and Mortar."
Alliance Online News: Youth Housing Audio Conference
December 9, 2008
December 9, 2008
Incidence and Vulnerability of LGBTQ Homeless Youth
This report highlights the incidence of homelessness among LGBTQ youth and the vulnerability of LGBTQ youth to becoming homeless. As compared to their heterosexual peers, LGBTQ youth face a greater risk of exploitation. This brief explores pathways into homelessness for LGBTQ youth and ways to end homelessness for this group. It also includes a chart on the systems components for addressing homelessness among all youth, including LGBTQ youth.
This report highlights the incidence of homelessness among LGBTQ youth and the vulnerability of LGBTQ youth to becoming homeless. As compared to their heterosexual peers, LGBTQ youth face a greater risk of exploitation. This brief explores pathways into homelessness for LGBTQ youth and ways to end homelessness for this group. It also includes a chart on the systems components for addressing homelessness among all youth, including LGBTQ youth.
Congressional Letter of Support for SAMHSA funding
Congressional letter of support for SAMHSA funding
Congressional letter of support for SAMHSA funding
SAMHSA Letter of Support for SOAR
SAMHSA letter of support for the SOAR initiative.
SAMHSA letter of support for the SOAR initiative.
Alliance Online News: Conference Registration Now Open
December 2, 2008
December 2, 2008
Alliance Online News: $20 Million NOFA for FUP
Novemeber 25, 2008
Novemeber 25, 2008
Alliance Online News: Annual Conference Dates
November 18, 2008
November 18, 2008
Homeless Youth Research Bibliography
This document is a review of research focused on unaccompanied homeless youth.
This document is a review of research focused on unaccompanied homeless youth.
Using the Continuum of Care Process to End Homelessness
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series focused on using the Continuum of Care process to help end homelessness.
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series focused on using the Continuum of Care process to help end homelessness.
Alliance Online News: CoC Audio Conference
November 12, 2008
November 12, 2008
Supporting the Employment Success of Veterans with TBI and PTSD
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently launched the "America's Heroes at Work" initiative. This one-pager explains the initiative and provides an overview of resources that can be found on the initiative's website.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently launched the "America's Heroes at Work" initiative. This one-pager explains the initiative and provides an overview of resources that can be found on the initiative's website.
Nan Roman at NASDAQ
On Veterans' Day 2008, Nan Roman rang the closing bell of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast live in Times Square on the jumbotron screen. This video shows a recording of the ceremony, as seen from Times square.
On Veterans' Day 2008, Nan Roman rang the closing bell of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast live in Times Square on the jumbotron screen. This video shows a recording of the ceremony, as seen from Times square.
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA): An Overview
This document, provided by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, provides information about key provisions in the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act.
This document, provided by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, provides information about key provisions in the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act.
Alliance Online News: Family Conference
November 4, 2008
November 4, 2008
Take Five! Q & A with Ben Israel
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News: New Homeless Assistance Resources
October 28, 2008
October 28, 2008
Homeless Assistance and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
HUD is providing $3.9 billion to communities that have been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). This fact sheet explores how communities can use this opportunity to create permanent housing and permanent supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
HUD is providing $3.9 billion to communities that have been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). This fact sheet explores how communities can use this opportunity to create permanent housing and permanent supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Rural Homelessness Counts
This document includes a discussion addressing: point-in-time count methods, challenges, and best practices; an outline of South Carolina’s approach; a sampling/extrapolation strategy from Georgia; and a tool to help communities choose the best approach based on local considerations.
This document includes a discussion addressing: point-in-time count methods, challenges, and best practices; an outline of South Carolina’s approach; a sampling/extrapolation strategy from Georgia; and a tool to help communities choose the best approach based on local considerations.
Vital Mission: 2007 Data Update
This brief report provides an update to the Alliance's report, Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness among Veterans. This update utilizes data collected during 2007 about homelessness among veterans.
This brief report provides an update to the Alliance's report, Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness among Veterans. This update utilizes data collected during 2007 about homelessness among veterans.
SAMHSA Reauthorization Recommendation
This April 2007 document describes the Alliance’s priorities for reauthorizing SAMHSA. The Alliance supports creating a system of care for homeless individuals, families, and youth, as well as authorizing S. 593, the Services to End Long-Term Homelessness Act (SELHA).
This April 2007 document describes the Alliance’s priorities for reauthorizing SAMHSA. The Alliance supports creating a system of care for homeless individuals, families, and youth, as well as authorizing S. 593, the Services to End Long-Term Homelessness Act (SELHA).
Services Funding among Federal Agencies
This one-pager describes how the funding for homeless services is distributed across various federal agencies.
This one-pager describes how the funding for homeless services is distributed across various federal agencies.
The Homelessness Budget
This handout describes The Homelessness Budget, an index that combines the funding levels of eleven major federal programs dedicated to homelessness. It provides a quick look at the Federal commitment to homelessness and how it is changing. It also includes a broader indicator of federal housing spending and need.
This handout describes The Homelessness Budget, an index that combines the funding levels of eleven major federal programs dedicated to homelessness. It provides a quick look at the Federal commitment to homelessness and how it is changing. It also includes a broader indicator of federal housing spending and need.
Section 8 Resources
Click here to access resources on Section 8 programs, including information on how to answer difficult questions about Section 8 from the media and Congressional staff. Also available is an overview of Section 8.
Click here to access resources on Section 8 programs, including information on how to answer difficult questions about Section 8 from the media and Congressional staff. Also available is an overview of Section 8.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
This section provides resources on the HOPWA program, as well as additional resources relating to homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
This section provides resources on the HOPWA program, as well as additional resources relating to homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
Supporting Young Mothers: Hilton Initiative Overview
This document provides an overview of the "Strengthening At Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children" initiative. This initiative is sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, in partnership with the National Center on Family Homelessness, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Child Welfare League of America. The project is aimed at improving the housing, health, and development of homeless and at-risk young mothers and children.
This document provides an overview of the "Strengthening At Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children" initiative. This initiative is sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, in partnership with the National Center on Family Homelessness, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Child Welfare League of America. The project is aimed at improving the housing, health, and development of homeless and at-risk young mothers and children.
Supporting Young Mothers: Working with Landlords
This technical assistance session focused on strategies that programs have developed to cultivate landlords to provide housing to families experiencing homelessness.
This technical assistance session focused on strategies that programs have developed to cultivate landlords to provide housing to families experiencing homelessness.
Family Unification Program
This brief discusses the Family Unification Program (FUP) and its impact on homeless families with children. Specifically, it focuses on the intersection between homelessness and child welfare as it relates to FUP and the ways in which FUP can help promote successful partnerships to help families and youth.
This brief discusses the Family Unification Program (FUP) and its impact on homeless families with children. Specifically, it focuses on the intersection between homelessness and child welfare as it relates to FUP and the ways in which FUP can help promote successful partnerships to help families and youth.
From NIMBY to YIMBY: Overcoming Community Resistance
This audio conference addressed these particular NIMBY issues, with a special focus on the right messaging and communication strategy.
This audio conference addressed these particular NIMBY issues, with a special focus on the right messaging and communication strategy.
Snapshot: Community Plans to End Homelessness
Hundreds of communities have committed to ending homelessness by dramatically transforming their homeless assistance systems. This document provides a summary of strategies and subpopulations included in those plans.
Hundreds of communities have committed to ending homelessness by dramatically transforming their homeless assistance systems. This document provides a summary of strategies and subpopulations included in those plans.
Overcoming the Challenges of NIMBYism
North Carolina Housing Coalition
North Carolina Housing Coalition
Amethyst Inc. in Columbus, Ohio: Helping Addicted Women to Gain and Maintain Sobriety
Amethyst, Inc., in Columbus, Ohio, is a substance use treatment program that seeks to create a safe, supportive, nurturing, and woman-centered environment that encourages trust, bonding, and connection.
Amethyst, Inc., in Columbus, Ohio, is a substance use treatment program that seeks to create a safe, supportive, nurturing, and woman-centered environment that encourages trust, bonding, and connection.
Rural Homelessness Counts
This audio conference offered practical strategies for conducting homelessness counts in rural areas and lessons learned from both local and national perspectives.
This audio conference offered practical strategies for conducting homelessness counts in rural areas and lessons learned from both local and national perspectives.
Rural Homelessness Counts Audio Conference Agenda
This document outlines what will be discussed on the Rural Counts audio conference held on September 17, 2008 at 3 pm ET.
This document outlines what will be discussed on the Rural Counts audio conference held on September 17, 2008 at 3 pm ET.
Take Five! Q & A with Ralph F. Boyd, Jr.
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Family Unification Program (FUP) Vouchers... They're Back!
This audio conference reviewed changes regarding the new FUP vouchers and will feature a program that has used FUP vouchers in the past. This call also explored the latest housing resource available for families and youth involved with the foster care system.
This audio conference reviewed changes regarding the new FUP vouchers and will feature a program that has used FUP vouchers in the past. This call also explored the latest housing resource available for families and youth involved with the foster care system.
Number of Homeless People Living on the Streets of Norfolk, Va. down 69 Percent
Press Release | August 28, 2008
Press Release | August 28, 2008
Housing Credit Modernization Becomes Law
This document was prepared by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). It summarizes changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit that were included in the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act. The changes make it much easier to use the tax credit to develop permanent supportive housing.
This document was prepared by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). It summarizes changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit that were included in the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act. The changes make it much easier to use the tax credit to develop permanent supportive housing.
Statutory Language Establishing a Capital Magnet Fund (from Public Law 110-289)
This document contains the text of the Capital Magnet Fund section of the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act. The Fund provides resources for Community Development Financial Institutions and nonprofit housing developers for housing and economic development.
This document contains the text of the Capital Magnet Fund section of the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act. The Fund provides resources for Community Development Financial Institutions and nonprofit housing developers for housing and economic development.
Statutory Language Establishing a National Housing Trust Fund (from Public Law 110-289)
This document contains the text of the National Housing Trust Fund section of the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act. The Trust Fund provides resources that will primarily develop rental housing affordable to extremely low income households.
This document contains the text of the National Housing Trust Fund section of the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act. The Trust Fund provides resources that will primarily develop rental housing affordable to extremely low income households.
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008: National Policy Update
This update describes three major parts of the Housing Bill recently passed by Congress and signed by the President.
This update describes three major parts of the Housing Bill recently passed by Congress and signed by the President.
Over One Thousand Gather for Nation's Largest Annual Conference on Ending Homelessness
Press Release | July 25, 2008
Press Release | July 25, 2008
HUD and VA to Provide Permanent Supportive Housing for an Estimated 10,000 Homeless Veterans
Press Release | April 17, 2008
Press Release | April 17, 2008
Focusing the Media on Ending Homelessness: A how-to guide for aspiring communications pros, concerned advocates, and anyone with a story to tell
Engaging the media is an invaluable tool when advocating for change. That’s why the National Alliance to End Homelessness has provided recommendations to nonprofits and advocacy groups on specific steps they can take to increase coverage of homelessness and poverty issues. Even with little to no funding available for communications efforts, these valuable tools can be utilized to encourage print, broadcast, and online media to cover the issues that are important to you. Press coverage can help you get your message out to millions in one broad stroke, educate the general public about your goals of ending homelessness, and direct information to influential policymakers, community leaders, and funders who have the power to move your goals ahead. Learn how to write a press release or opinion piece, pitch reporters, conduct an interview, effectively monitor the media, and more in this easy to read how-to guide.
Engaging the media is an invaluable tool when advocating for change. That’s why the National Alliance to End Homelessness has provided recommendations to nonprofits and advocacy groups on specific steps they can take to increase coverage of homelessness and poverty issues. Even with little to no funding available for communications efforts, these valuable tools can be utilized to encourage print, broadcast, and online media to cover the issues that are important to you. Press coverage can help you get your message out to millions in one broad stroke, educate the general public about your goals of ending homelessness, and direct information to influential policymakers, community leaders, and funders who have the power to move your goals ahead. Learn how to write a press release or opinion piece, pitch reporters, conduct an interview, effectively monitor the media, and more in this easy to read how-to guide.
Take Five! Q & A with Laurence Belinsky
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Vote for Homes Media Coverage
Vote for Home, a voter education coalition in Philadelphia including Project HOME, received media coverage on their activities in 2004.
Vote for Home, a voter education coalition in Philadelphia including Project HOME, received media coverage on their activities in 2004.
Felony Disenfranchisement Laws in the United States
The Sentencing Project has information on the status of felon and ex-felon disenfranchisement laws in your state.
The Sentencing Project has information on the status of felon and ex-felon disenfranchisement laws in your state.
A Voice and a Vote: Protecting the Constitutional Right to Vote for Homeless Persons
A voting rights fact sheet published by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty.
A voting rights fact sheet published by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty.
Permissible Election Activities Checklist
Published by the Alliance for Justice, this checklist provides information on the nonpartisan voter education activities in which 501(c)(3) non profit organizations can be engaged.
Published by the Alliance for Justice, this checklist provides information on the nonpartisan voter education activities in which 501(c)(3) non profit organizations can be engaged.
Election 2008 Resources
A list of resources to help you get involved in nonpartisan electoral activities.
A list of resources to help you get involved in nonpartisan electoral activities.
Alliance Online News: McKinney Vento Reauthorization
August 5, 2008
August 5, 2008
Community Snapshot: Norfolk
Between 2006 and 2008 homelessness in Norfolk, VA decreased by 25 percent, from 665 to 502. Additionally, chronic homelessness decreased by almost 40 percent, from 126 to 78, in the same time period. Norfolk’s count of unsheltered homeless people revealed a significant decrease from 196 in 2006 to only 61 in 2008, representing a 69 percent decline.
The 2007 Annual Homeless Assessment Report: A Summary of Findings
In its Third Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that last year the country has experienced about an 11 percent decrease in homelessness, including a 30 percent drop in chronic homelessness since 2005.
In its Third Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that last year the country has experienced about an 11 percent decrease in homelessness, including a 30 percent drop in chronic homelessness since 2005.
Targeting the Most Vulnerable: New Assessment Tools
Who is the most vulnerable to illness, mortality, and continued homelessness? Many communities are taking steps to identify people who experience chronic homelessness. Some are going further, developing tools to prioritize homeless people who are most at risk. Workshop speakers described a new Vulnerability Index for assessiong who is most at-risk of mortality and other tools to identify vulnerability and help target permanent supportive housing.
Who is the most vulnerable to illness, mortality, and continued homelessness? Many communities are taking steps to identify people who experience chronic homelessness. Some are going further, developing tools to prioritize homeless people who are most at risk. Workshop speakers described a new Vulnerability Index for assessiong who is most at-risk of mortality and other tools to identify vulnerability and help target permanent supportive housing.
Analyzing HMIS Data: What Can it Tell you?
A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a powerful tool for program administrators. HMIS can help you evaluate and understand the effectiveness of your program, ultimately leading to improved service delivery. Workshop speakers described how to use HMIS to answer important questions about the characteristics of homeless people, patterns of homelessness, and ways to allocate resources more effectively within a community.
A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a powerful tool for program administrators. HMIS can help you evaluate and understand the effectiveness of your program, ultimately leading to improved service delivery. Workshop speakers described how to use HMIS to answer important questions about the characteristics of homeless people, patterns of homelessness, and ways to allocate resources more effectively within a community.
Property Management and Permanent Supportive Housing
The movement to end chronic homelessness using permanent supportive housing has required many homeless assistance providers to also become property managers. This workshop covered the basics of sound property management for permanent supportive housing. Workshop speakers discussed how to overcome some of the biggest challenges, such as screening tenants for supportive housing, addressing disruptive behaviors, effectively coordinating with supportive services staff, and preventing evictions.
The movement to end chronic homelessness using permanent supportive housing has required many homeless assistance providers to also become property managers. This workshop covered the basics of sound property management for permanent supportive housing. Workshop speakers discussed how to overcome some of the biggest challenges, such as screening tenants for supportive housing, addressing disruptive behaviors, effectively coordinating with supportive services staff, and preventing evictions.
Nan Roman’s Keynote Address—Annual Conference 2008
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the National Conference on Ending Homelessness 2008 on July 28, 2008.
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the National Conference on Ending Homelessness 2008 on July 28, 2008.
Targeting Interventions for Homeless Families and Individuals
Matching families and individuals with interventions that meet their needs and represent the most efficient use of scarce resources is challenging many communities. This interactive workshop included speakers with program and system level expertise in targeting and designing interventions. The workshop explored the data needed to improve targeting and the assessment tools and strategies communities are currently using to maximize their resources to end homelessness.
Matching families and individuals with interventions that meet their needs and represent the most efficient use of scarce resources is challenging many communities. This interactive workshop included speakers with program and system level expertise in targeting and designing interventions. The workshop explored the data needed to improve targeting and the assessment tools and strategies communities are currently using to maximize their resources to end homelessness.
What Gets Measured, Gets Done: A Toolkit on Performance Measurement for Ending Homelessness
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This toolkit provides an overview of performance measurement 101, including how to design a system and build it from scratch, using data to manage or change a homeless system, and understanding and implementing system-level performance measurement.
This toolkit provides an overview of performance measurement 101, including how to design a system and build it from scratch, using data to manage or change a homeless system, and understanding and implementing system-level performance measurement.
What Gets Measured, Gets Done: A Toolkit on Performance Measurement for Ending Homelessness
This toolkit provides an overview of performance measurement 101, including how to design a system and build it from scratch, using data to manage or change a homeless system, and understanding and implementing system-level performance measurement.
This toolkit provides an overview of performance measurement 101, including how to design a system and build it from scratch, using data to manage or change a homeless system, and understanding and implementing system-level performance measurement.
Alliance Online News: SuperNOFA Webcast
July 22, 2008
July 22, 2008
Alliance Online News: Hill Update
July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008
Definition of Homelessness in the Manager's Amendment
The Manager’s Amendment is a compromise.
The Manager’s Amendment is a compromise.
Housing Strategies for Sex Offenders
On this call, Dr. Jill Levenson, a national expert on residence restrictions and professor at Lynn University discussed the impact of these laws and what they mean for homelessness and public safety.
On this call, Dr. Jill Levenson, a national expert on residence restrictions and professor at Lynn University discussed the impact of these laws and what they mean for homelessness and public safety.
Jill Levenson -- Audio Conference Presentation
The Impact of Residence Restrictions for Sex Offenders
The Impact of Residence Restrictions for Sex Offenders
Jill Levenson -- Audio Conference Supplemental Materials
The Impact of Residence Restrictions for Sex Offenders
The Impact of Residence Restrictions for Sex Offenders
Alliance Online News: Rapid Re-Housing Demonstration
July 8, 2008
July 8, 2008
Rapid Re-Housing
Communities will be invited to compete for funds to provide short-term rental assistance, housing placement and short-term rental assistance as part of the Continuum of Care application process. This brief provides currently available details on how the funds will be awarded and how they can be used.
Communities will be invited to compete for funds to provide short-term rental assistance, housing placement and short-term rental assistance as part of the Continuum of Care application process. This brief provides currently available details on how the funds will be awarded and how they can be used.
MI - Saginaw
A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Saginaw County
A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Saginaw County
MI - Oakland
Misson Possible: Oakland County's Community Plan to End Homelessness
Misson Possible: Oakland County's Community Plan to End Homelessness
GA - Savannah
Building A Bridge to the Future: Savannah's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Building A Bridge to the Future: Savannah's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
MI - Van Buren
The Plan to End Homelessness
The Plan to End Homelessness
NH - Manchester
A Home for Everyone: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in the City of Manchester
A Home for Everyone: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in the City of Manchester
KS - Wichita-Sedgwick County
Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
TN - Murfreesboro
The Strategic Framework for Ending Chronic Homelessness in Murfreesboro
The Strategic Framework for Ending Chronic Homelessness in Murfreesboro
MD - Baltimore
The Journey Home: Baltimore City's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
The Journey Home: Baltimore City's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
OR - Lincoln County
At Home in Lincoln County: A Ten-Year Housing Plan for Lincoln County With a Special Focus on Chronic Homelessness
At Home in Lincoln County: A Ten-Year Housing Plan for Lincoln County With a Special Focus on Chronic Homelessness
CT - Middlesex County
Middlesex County Ten Yar Plan to End Homelessness
Middlesex County Ten Yar Plan to End Homelessness
ND - Bismarck-Mandan
A Comprehensive 10-Year Plan to End Long-Term Homelessness in the Bismarck-Mandan Area
A Comprehensive 10-Year Plan to End Long-Term Homelessness in the Bismarck-Mandan Area
CT - Windham
The Greater Windham Region Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
The Greater Windham Region Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
CT - New Britain
Building Hope Together: New Britain's Work Plan to End Homelessness
Building Hope Together: New Britain's Work Plan to End Homelessness
NC - Guilford County
Partnering to End Chronic Homelessness in Guilford County, High Point, and Greensboro
Partnering to End Chronic Homelessness in Guilford County, High Point, and Greensboro
NC - Orange County
Welcome Home: A Bold Proposal to End Homelessness
Welcome Home: A Bold Proposal to End Homelessness
CA - Long Beach
Within Our Reach: A Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness
Within Our Reach: A Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness
VA - Richmond
Ten Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in the Richmond Region
Ten Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in the Richmond Region
FL - Jacksonville
Ending Homelessness in Jacksonville: A Blueprint for the Future
Ending Homelessness in Jacksonville: A Blueprint for the Future
NC - Cape Fear
The Street is No Place to Live: Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce HOmelessness in the Cape Fear Region
The Street is No Place to Live: Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce HOmelessness in the Cape Fear Region
MI - Lapeer County
A Plan to End Homelessness in Lapeer COunty
A Plan to End Homelessness in Lapeer COunty
MI - Branch County
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
CA - Riverside
10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
WA - Skagit County
10-Year Homeless Housing Plan
10-Year Homeless Housing Plan
KY - Commonwealth of Kentucky
Kentucky's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Kentucky's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
MI - Macomb County
Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Macomb County
Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Macomb County
FL - Monroe County
10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness: KEYS for Housing the Homeless
10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness: KEYS for Housing the Homeless
Take Five! Q & A with Brenda Combs
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Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News: Hill Update
June 24, 2008
June 24, 2008
Alliance Online News: Housing Discrimination
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
Take Five! Q & A with Senator Kit Bond
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News: New HUD Secretary Confirmed
June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008
Toolkit: Organizing a Reception for Your Congressional Delegation
A Congressional Delegation Reception is a reception for the Members of Congress who represent your State. Many have found it successful to organize a reception in conjunction with the Annual Conference of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. This toolkit provides concrete steps for organizing a Reception for your Congressional Delegation.
A Congressional Delegation Reception is a reception for the Members of Congress who represent your State. Many have found it successful to organize a reception in conjunction with the Annual Conference of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. This toolkit provides concrete steps for organizing a Reception for your Congressional Delegation.
Alliance Online News: Annual Conference
June 3, 2008
June 3, 2008
Alliance Online News: Hill Update
May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008
KY - Kentucky State Plan
Kentucky's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Kentucky's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
CA - Riverside County
County of Riverside 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
County of Riverside 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
WA - Skagit County
10-Year Homeless Housing Plan
10-Year Homeless Housing Plan
Alliance Online News: Rental Housing
May 20, 2008
May 20, 2008
Take Five! Q & A with Brenda Karyl Lee-Wilson
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News: SuperNOFA Published
May 13, 2008
May 13, 2008
Emergency Prevention Programs
This audio conference highlighted strategies to prevent evictions from public housing.
This audio conference highlighted strategies to prevent evictions from public housing.
Alliance Online News: McKinney Vento Reauthorization
April 29, 2008
April 29, 2008
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. April 28, 2008.
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. April 28, 2008.
Alliance Online News: President's Nominee for HUD Secretary
April 22, 2008
April 22, 2008
Alliance Online News: Mental Health and Housing Policy
April 15, 2008
April 15, 2008
Chicago Housing for Health Partnership
Materials for "HIV/AIDS Housing Strategies," an installment of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series.
Materials for "HIV/AIDS Housing Strategies," an installment of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series.
HIV/AIDS Housing Strategies
This audio conference presented highlights from the National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) HIV/AIDS Research Summit and discussed the opportunities for increasing access to housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.
This audio conference presented highlights from the National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) HIV/AIDS Research Summit and discussed the opportunities for increasing access to housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Outstanding Public, Private and Nonprofit Achievement in Ending Homelessness Honored at Kennedy Center
Press Release | April 9, 2008
Press Release | April 9, 2008
Alliance Online News: Housing Affordability
April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008
SAMHSA Homeless Programs FAQ
SAMHSA homeless programs award grants across the U.S. to improve the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders for those experiencing homelessness. These grants go to community-based public and private nonprofit organizations that provide substance abuse services and mental health treatment for homeless individuals.
SAMHSA homeless programs award grants across the U.S. to improve the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders for those experiencing homelessness. These grants go to community-based public and private nonprofit organizations that provide substance abuse services and mental health treatment for homeless individuals.
Streets to Homes, Housing First in Toronto, Ontario: Getting Chronically Homeless People Back Into Housing
Streets to Homes is a Housing First program in Toronto that targets unsheltered homeless people and provides them with government subsidized permanent housing with follow-up supports. To date, approximately 1,500 people have moved directly from living on the street into permanent housing units, and 87 percent have remained housed.
Streets to Homes is a Housing First program in Toronto that targets unsheltered homeless people and provides them with government subsidized permanent housing with follow-up supports. To date, approximately 1,500 people have moved directly from living on the street into permanent housing units, and 87 percent have remained housed.
“Dear Colleague” Letter Seeking Senate Signatures
A letter urging the Transportation and HUD Appropriations Subcommittee to help prevent and reduce homelessness by funding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program at $2 billion in FY 2009.
A letter urging the Transportation and HUD Appropriations Subcommittee to help prevent and reduce homelessness by funding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program at $2 billion in FY 2009.
Copy of FY 2009 Senate McKinney Appropriations Letter
A copy of a letter urging the Transportation and HUD Appropriations Subcommittee to help prevent and reduce homelessness by funding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program at $2 billion in FY 2009.
A copy of a letter urging the Transportation and HUD Appropriations Subcommittee to help prevent and reduce homelessness by funding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program at $2 billion in FY 2009.
Rural Homeless Initiative of Southeast and Central Ohio: A National Model for Planning to End Rural Homelessness
This report provides an extensive discussion of the RHISCO Project, the issue of rural homelessness, and the nature of the participating counties, and also highlights the cross cutting findings, promising practices, and challenges and opportunities that emerged from the RHISCO Project. This report is a useful tool for all rural communities looking to develop ten year plans to end homelessness and working to advance better approaches to address the issue.
This report provides an extensive discussion of the RHISCO Project, the issue of rural homelessness, and the nature of the participating counties, and also highlights the cross cutting findings, promising practices, and challenges and opportunities that emerged from the RHISCO Project. This report is a useful tool for all rural communities looking to develop ten year plans to end homelessness and working to advance better approaches to address the issue.
Alliance Online News: Rural Homelessness Initiative
April 1, 2008
April 1, 2008
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health andces, and Education Human Services, and Education
Written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. March 31, 2008
Written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. March 31, 2008
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act and Section Eight Voucher Reform Act: Information for Advocates
Advocates are urged to ask their Senators to co-sponsor the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007, S. 2523, and the Section Eight Voucher Reform Act of 2008 (SEVRA), S. 2684, recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. This link provides advocacy-related tools and information on both bills.
Advocates are urged to ask their Senators to co-sponsor the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007, S. 2523, and the Section Eight Voucher Reform Act of 2008 (SEVRA), S. 2684, recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. This link provides advocacy-related tools and information on both bills.
Take Five! Q & A with Mayor Greg Nickels
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News: Study on Homeless Older Adults
March 25, 2008
March 25, 2008
Alliance Online News: Second Chance Act Passes
March 18, 2008
March 18, 2008
Designing a Local Housing Subsidy Program
Housing subsidies are a key ingredient in ending family homelessness. Unfortunately, federal subsidies are scarce and difficult to obtain. Programs are responding by developing their own subsidy programs, including short-term, shallow, and declining subsidies. This audio conference will feature Beth Stokes, executive director of Hamilton Family Services. She will discuss First Avenues: Housing Solutions for Families, a shallow subsidy program in San Francisco, CA.
Housing subsidies are a key ingredient in ending family homelessness. Unfortunately, federal subsidies are scarce and difficult to obtain. Programs are responding by developing their own subsidy programs, including short-term, shallow, and declining subsidies. This audio conference will feature Beth Stokes, executive director of Hamilton Family Services. She will discuss First Avenues: Housing Solutions for Families, a shallow subsidy program in San Francisco, CA.
Alliance Online News: Decrease in Homeless Veterans
March 11, 2008
March 11, 2008
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
The Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program allocates funds by formula to states to serve homeless people with serious mental illness. Eligible services include outreach, screening and diagnosis, habilitation and rehabilitation, community mental health services, substance abuse treatment, case management, residential supervision, and housing.
The Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program allocates funds by formula to states to serve homeless people with serious mental illness. Eligible services include outreach, screening and diagnosis, habilitation and rehabilitation, community mental health services, substance abuse treatment, case management, residential supervision, and housing.
Services Appropriations Request: Sample Letter
Make ending homelessness a priority in Congress by calling on your Senators and Representatives to support an increase in funding for services in homeless programs administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Make ending homelessness a priority in Congress by calling on your Senators and Representatives to support an increase in funding for services in homeless programs administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Services in Supportive Housing: National Call Summary
This document provides information which was presented on a national call, Services in Supportive Housing: Efforts to Garner New Federal Resources on February 12. The focus of the discussion was on the status of, and efforts to increase, federal resources for supportive services.
This document provides information which was presented on a national call, Services in Supportive Housing: Efforts to Garner New Federal Resources on February 12. The focus of the discussion was on the status of, and efforts to increase, federal resources for supportive services.
House McKinney-Vento Appropriations Sign-On Letter
This letter urges Chairman Olver and Ranking Member Knollenberg of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee to provide $2.0 billion for Homeless Assistance Grants in the FY 2009 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act.
This letter urges Chairman Olver and Ranking Member Knollenberg of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee to provide $2.0 billion for Homeless Assistance Grants in the FY 2009 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act.
HELP USA
This case study describes organizational changes at HELP USA, one of the largest shelter and transitional housing providers in New York City.
This case study describes organizational changes at HELP USA, one of the largest shelter and transitional housing providers in New York City.
Alliance Online News: New Case Study
March 4, 2008
March 4, 2008
Alliance Online News: Translated Policy Toolkit
February 26, 2008
February 26, 2008
Senators Dodd and Schumer: Support the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008
February 20, 2008 - Letter inviting other senators to co-sponsor the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 (SEVRA).
February 20, 2008 - Letter inviting other senators to co-sponsor the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 (SEVRA).
Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness
A tribute to Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for the statwide effort Michigan made to create ten year plans to end homelessness.
A tribute to Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for the statwide effort Michigan made to create ten year plans to end homelessness.
Keys: Ending Family Homelessness
Alliance Online News: 2007 Research Symposium
February 19, 2008
February 19, 2008
Ten Year Plan Planning Worksheet
RHISCO County partners used this worksheet to guide their planning process. This tool would be useful for any community looking to create a ten year plan to end homelessness.
RHISCO County partners used this worksheet to guide their planning process. This tool would be useful for any community looking to create a ten year plan to end homelessness.
Planning Recommendations
This document provides recommendations for how to create a ten year plan to end homelessness and identifies different communities that have successfully incorporated particular elements of a ten year plan.
This document provides recommendations for how to create a ten year plan to end homelessness and identifies different communities that have successfully incorporated particular elements of a ten year plan.
Regional Themes and Strategies
This extensive document outlines the major regional themes of the RHISCO Project – emergency prevention, systems prevention, outreach, shorten homelessness, rapid re-housing, services, permanent housing, income, and implementing the plan – and identifies particular strategies that relate to each theme. It then assesses the extent to which each County’s plan includes those strategies.
This extensive document outlines the major regional themes of the RHISCO Project – emergency prevention, systems prevention, outreach, shorten homelessness, rapid re-housing, services, permanent housing, income, and implementing the plan – and identifies particular strategies that relate to each theme. It then assesses the extent to which each County’s plan includes those strategies.
Homeless Survey Instructions
This document outlines the various options for administering a homeless survey.
This document outlines the various options for administering a homeless survey.
RHISCO Funding Opportunities
This document highlights the different funding opportunities – including from foundations, corporations, and the federal government – that were available to the RHISCO Counties and to other rural communities working to end homelessness.
This document highlights the different funding opportunities – including from foundations, corporations, and the federal government – that were available to the RHISCO Counties and to other rural communities working to end homelessness.
Survey of RHISCO Counties
This document provides a survey of the seventeen different counties participating in the RHISCO Project. It also provides a summary of the Project.
This document provides a survey of the seventeen different counties participating in the RHISCO Project. It also provides a summary of the Project.
Stakeholder Survey Report
This document is a summary of a stakeholder survey, which was emailed at the beginning of the RHISCO Project to approximately 150 community stakeholders of the seventeen participating counties. The survey was designed to capture the residents’ opinions of homelessness in their region.
This document is a summary of a stakeholder survey, which was emailed at the beginning of the RHISCO Project to approximately 150 community stakeholders of the seventeen participating counties. The survey was designed to capture the residents’ opinions of homelessness in their region.
Ten Year Plan Template
This document served as a template as RHISCO Counties created their ten year plans to end homelessness. Other communities can look to this document for suggestions on creating their own local ten year plans.
This document served as a template as RHISCO Counties created their ten year plans to end homelessness. Other communities can look to this document for suggestions on creating their own local ten year plans.
Strategies for Ending Rural Homelessness
Rapidly re-housing homeless families is critical to ending homelessness. In communities where there is a lack of affordable housing and no infrastructure to triage and assess housing needs, rapid re-housing is challenging. Is rapid re-housing in rural areas possible? Hear from one service provider about how to create a rapid re-housing program in a rural community, why it’s important to engage partners, and where to find affordable housing resources.
Rapidly re-housing homeless families is critical to ending homelessness. In communities where there is a lack of affordable housing and no infrastructure to triage and assess housing needs, rapid re-housing is challenging. Is rapid re-housing in rural areas possible? Hear from one service provider about how to create a rapid re-housing program in a rural community, why it’s important to engage partners, and where to find affordable housing resources.
Alliance Online News: Ending Family Homelessness
February 12, 2008
February 12, 2008
Improving State and Local Policy Through Advocacy
States and localities have been successful at developing, modifying, and implementing policies that assist families experiencing homelessness. This has resulted in improved programs and more resources for affordable housing and homeless assistance programs, including state and local trust funds and new homelessness prevention resources. Workshop speakers discussed successful advocacy strategies for improving state and local policy and how to replicate them in your community.
States and localities have been successful at developing, modifying, and implementing policies that assist families experiencing homelessness. This has resulted in improved programs and more resources for affordable housing and homeless assistance programs, including state and local trust funds and new homelessness prevention resources. Workshop speakers discussed successful advocacy strategies for improving state and local policy and how to replicate them in your community.
Predicting Homelessness and Targeting Dollars
Homelessness prevention is a challenging but potentially powerful tool for ending homelessness. Those interested or involved in planning, designing, or advocating for prevention strategies or resources will be interested in this discussion of the merits of different new approaches to targeting prevention. Instead of highlighting specific models, workshop speakers addressed questions on how much assistance should be provided, when, and to whom.
Homelessness prevention is a challenging but potentially powerful tool for ending homelessness. Those interested or involved in planning, designing, or advocating for prevention strategies or resources will be interested in this discussion of the merits of different new approaches to targeting prevention. Instead of highlighting specific models, workshop speakers addressed questions on how much assistance should be provided, when, and to whom.
Domestic Violence: Key Services and Outcomes
Survivors of domestic violence face unique challenges that require unique solutions. These presentations from a conference workshop focused on increasing family safety and financial and housing security while helping families cope with and overcome the effects of trauma and violence.
Survivors of domestic violence face unique challenges that require unique solutions. These presentations from a conference workshop focused on increasing family safety and financial and housing security while helping families cope with and overcome the effects of trauma and violence.
Measuring Success Using Performance Measurement
What does your organization do well? What could it improve? Program measurement is an important element in moving programs forward. Understanding what is effective helps program managers monitor their programs, deliver services, and secure funding. Topics included program and system-wide performance measures.
What does your organization do well? What could it improve? Program measurement is an important element in moving programs forward. Understanding what is effective helps program managers monitor their programs, deliver services, and secure funding. Topics included program and system-wide performance measures.
Improving Children's Outcomes
A healthy home environment and comprehensive early education are critical components of a child’s success later in life. Homeless children are at high risk for disruptions in development and education. Workshop speakers focused on strategies to link children with school (preschool through elementary school) and appropriate interventions that promote healthy physical and mental development. This workshop addressed the importance of engaging parents in meeting the child’s developmental needs both directly and through advocacy on the child’s behalf.
A healthy home environment and comprehensive early education are critical components of a child’s success later in life. Homeless children are at high risk for disruptions in development and education. Workshop speakers focused on strategies to link children with school (preschool through elementary school) and appropriate interventions that promote healthy physical and mental development. This workshop addressed the importance of engaging parents in meeting the child’s developmental needs both directly and through advocacy on the child’s behalf.
Addressing Mental Health Needs in Families with Children
Mental illness and trauma are familiar issues for homeless service providers. Workshop speakers discussed basic elements of common mental disabilities and what you as a service provider need to know to identify these issues and serve families effectively. In addition, speakers in this workshop addressed how to assist the children of parents living with mental illness.
Mental illness and trauma are familiar issues for homeless service providers. Workshop speakers discussed basic elements of common mental disabilities and what you as a service provider need to know to identify these issues and serve families effectively. In addition, speakers in this workshop addressed how to assist the children of parents living with mental illness.
Ending Family Homelessness in Rural America
Rural communities face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in responding to the problem of family homelessness. Workshop speakers examined how rural communities can use their existing service systems to respond to family homelessness. Workshop speakers discussed promising models and effective strategies.
Rural communities face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in responding to the problem of family homelessness. Workshop speakers examined how rural communities can use their existing service systems to respond to family homelessness. Workshop speakers discussed promising models and effective strategies.
Linking Families to Support Services
Families who experience homelessness are often eligible for important sources of public financial and social supports ranging from TANF cash assistance to Head Start services for children. Unfortunately, many families do not utilize these services and programs. This workshop examined how homeless programs can improve families’ access to critical supports by building relationships with the key public systems that serve low income families and children.
Families who experience homelessness are often eligible for important sources of public financial and social supports ranging from TANF cash assistance to Head Start services for children. Unfortunately, many families do not utilize these services and programs. This workshop examined how homeless programs can improve families’ access to critical supports by building relationships with the key public systems that serve low income families and children.
Working Towards Employment
Families need a steady source of income in order to maintain or re-access housing. Increasing employment skills and opportunities also helps families achieve greater stability and family well-being. This workshop focused on employment promotion strategies and explored lessons culled from research on promoting employment among welfare recipients.
Families need a steady source of income in order to maintain or re-access housing. Increasing employment skills and opportunities also helps families achieve greater stability and family well-being. This workshop focused on employment promotion strategies and explored lessons culled from research on promoting employment among welfare recipients.
Permanent Supportive Housing for Families
For families with significant barriers to maintaining housing, permanent supportive housing is an effective solution. This workshop offered examples of effective permanent supportive housing strategies. Workshop speakers provided examples of how permanent supportive housing is targeted to families with the greatest barriers to maintaining housing and how these efforts fit into their communities' overall homelessness strategies.
For families with significant barriers to maintaining housing, permanent supportive housing is an effective solution. This workshop offered examples of effective permanent supportive housing strategies. Workshop speakers provided examples of how permanent supportive housing is targeted to families with the greatest barriers to maintaining housing and how these efforts fit into their communities' overall homelessness strategies.
Assessment Tools Roundtable
Assessment tools that can accurately identify the service and housing supports required to help families quickly escape homelessness are in great demand. This interactive discussion explored the limitations and potential of assessment tools to target the appropriate housing and service packages to families. The Arizona Self-Sufficiency Scale was examined and its appropriate use and potential explored.
Assessment tools that can accurately identify the service and housing supports required to help families quickly escape homelessness are in great demand. This interactive discussion explored the limitations and potential of assessment tools to target the appropriate housing and service packages to families. The Arizona Self-Sufficiency Scale was examined and its appropriate use and potential explored.
Healthcare Matters: Providing Health Services to Diverse Populations
Homeless families with children suffer from high rates of mental and physical health problems, including HIV/AIDS, which are often exacerbated by living on the streets and in shelters. In addition, there are serious health disparities that also play a role in the health of homeless families. This workshop highlighted recent research in health disparities, best practices in public health, and what they mean for families experiencing homelessness.
Homeless families with children suffer from high rates of mental and physical health problems, including HIV/AIDS, which are often exacerbated by living on the streets and in shelters. In addition, there are serious health disparities that also play a role in the health of homeless families. This workshop highlighted recent research in health disparities, best practices in public health, and what they mean for families experiencing homelessness.
Supporting and Retaining Staff: Promoting Consistency in the Lives of Families
Experts in responding to high-need homeless families report that it is the families’ relationship with their caseworker that promotes stability and improved outcomes. This workshop examined the service strategies that benefit high-need families and how organizations can support and retain the frontline workers who offer a stable relationship and consistency in the lives of vulnerable families.
Experts in responding to high-need homeless families report that it is the families’ relationship with their caseworker that promotes stability and improved outcomes. This workshop examined the service strategies that benefit high-need families and how organizations can support and retain the frontline workers who offer a stable relationship and consistency in the lives of vulnerable families.
Ending Family Homelessness: The Basics
This workshop provided an overview of the promising strategies that communities are using to end family homelessness. This introductory workshop covered Housing First approaches, explored how communities are targeting prevention resources, and recommended when to use more intensive service models such as transitional housing and permanent supportive housing.
This workshop provided an overview of the promising strategies that communities are using to end family homelessness. This introductory workshop covered Housing First approaches, explored how communities are targeting prevention resources, and recommended when to use more intensive service models such as transitional housing and permanent supportive housing.
Building the Will in the Nonprofit Sector
Many communities have developed plans to end homelessness but full implementation requires the infusion of new resources and broad commitment, from political leaders to nonprofit providers, to reshape the response to family homelessness. This workshop, designed for public sector officials and other community leaders, examined strategies to transform the service system from a shelter-based approach to a focus on permanent housing. Speakers explored funding mechanisms, such as performance based contracting, as well as strategies that can be used when community leaders have no financial resources to facilitate service shifts.
Many communities have developed plans to end homelessness but full implementation requires the infusion of new resources and broad commitment, from political leaders to nonprofit providers, to reshape the response to family homelessness. This workshop, designed for public sector officials and other community leaders, examined strategies to transform the service system from a shelter-based approach to a focus on permanent housing. Speakers explored funding mechanisms, such as performance based contracting, as well as strategies that can be used when community leaders have no financial resources to facilitate service shifts.
Emergency Assistance: Preventing Homelessness
This workshop examined promising emergency assistance strategies to prevent family homelessness as well as approaches that are responsive to the housing needs of families residing in precarious housing situations. Workshop speakers explored a range of interventions that both help families retain their current housing and re-house families living in doubled up situations or in motels who are at imminent risk of homelessness.
This workshop examined promising emergency assistance strategies to prevent family homelessness as well as approaches that are responsive to the housing needs of families residing in precarious housing situations. Workshop speakers explored a range of interventions that both help families retain their current housing and re-house families living in doubled up situations or in motels who are at imminent risk of homelessness.
Shifting Resources, Maintaining Emergency Responses
Maintaining shelter capacity to meet the pressing needs of families while embracing and funding new strategies to end homelessness is challenging. This workshop, designed for systems level leaders, examined how communities are balancing existing shelter needs and investments in new permanent housing strategies. Workshop speakers also discussed strategies for targeting more intensive resources to higher need families.
Maintaining shelter capacity to meet the pressing needs of families while embracing and funding new strategies to end homelessness is challenging. This workshop, designed for systems level leaders, examined how communities are balancing existing shelter needs and investments in new permanent housing strategies. Workshop speakers also discussed strategies for targeting more intensive resources to higher need families.
Cross-Cultural Situations: From Sensitivity to Competency
Making decisions about housing and serving clients is often viewed from a lens that is culturally biased. Organizations must continuously promote the skills, practices, and interactions necessary to ensure that social services are delivered in a culturally responsive and competent manner. This workshop addressed cultural competency among your staff and board and how to build it into a program design that will lead to respectful interactions, efficient operations, and improved client outcomes.
Making decisions about housing and serving clients is often viewed from a lens that is culturally biased. Organizations must continuously promote the skills, practices, and interactions necessary to ensure that social services are delivered in a culturally responsive and competent manner. This workshop addressed cultural competency among your staff and board and how to build it into a program design that will lead to respectful interactions, efficient operations, and improved client outcomes.
Foundations: Agents of Systems Change
Foundations are making investments to reshape the provision of services to families within communities. Examples range from introducing new housing and service models to facilitating the integration of early education activities in homeless programs. In this workshop, speakers provided examples from their own communities and discussed strategies to fully engage foundations (and win support) in the effort to end family homelessness.
Foundations are making investments to reshape the provision of services to families within communities. Examples range from introducing new housing and service models to facilitating the integration of early education activities in homeless programs. In this workshop, speakers provided examples from their own communities and discussed strategies to fully engage foundations (and win support) in the effort to end family homelessness.
Online Communication and Engaging the Media as a Strategic Tool
Effective public education and communication can help an organization raise visibility within the community, increase funding, and improve awareness and knowledge of the solutions to homelessness. This beginner workshop taught how to effectively engage the print and broadcast media as well as utilize new online tools, like blogs and electronic newsletters, to disseminate a comprehensive, effective message.
Effective public education and communication can help an organization raise visibility within the community, increase funding, and improve awareness and knowledge of the solutions to homelessness. This beginner workshop taught how to effectively engage the print and broadcast media as well as utilize new online tools, like blogs and electronic newsletters, to disseminate a comprehensive, effective message.
Effective Federal Advocacy and Policy Updates
Advocacy is the best strategy for convincing Congress to make ending family homelessness a top priority. This beginner to intermediate workshop provided participants with a brief update on current policies targeted to ending family homelessness. Workshop speakers discussed effective advocacy strategies for moving these initiatives forward and encourage participants to share their own advocacy experiences.
Advocacy is the best strategy for convincing Congress to make ending family homelessness a top priority. This beginner to intermediate workshop provided participants with a brief update on current policies targeted to ending family homelessness. Workshop speakers discussed effective advocacy strategies for moving these initiatives forward and encourage participants to share their own advocacy experiences.
Financing It: Innovatice Public Funding Strategies
Ending homelessness requires new resources including funding to support housing and services. This workshop explored policy strategies that communities have utilized to generate new resources. This workshop also provided an overview of how communities are using state and local resources, such as TANF and HOME funds, to support ending family homelessness and developing partnerships that leverage services for families.
Ending homelessness requires new resources including funding to support housing and services. This workshop explored policy strategies that communities have utilized to generate new resources. This workshop also provided an overview of how communities are using state and local resources, such as TANF and HOME funds, to support ending family homelessness and developing partnerships that leverage services for families.
Nan Roman’s Keynote Address—National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2008
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2008 on February 7, 2008.
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2008 on February 7, 2008.
Partnering with Housing Agencies
Partnering with local public housing authorities (PHAs), housing finance agencies, and community development corporations can be a valuable tool for acquiring housing subsidies to serve homeless families. This entry-level workshop, which was intended for homeless service providers and public officials, focused on effective strategies and models for engaging PHAs and other housing agencies.
Partnering with local public housing authorities (PHAs), housing finance agencies, and community development corporations can be a valuable tool for acquiring housing subsidies to serve homeless families. This entry-level workshop, which was intended for homeless service providers and public officials, focused on effective strategies and models for engaging PHAs and other housing agencies.
Youth Development and Youth as Parents
Adolescence is a stage in human development that includes important physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development. This workshop reviewed youth development concepts for providers who are serving adolescents, pregnant and parenting youth, and young adults. Workshop speakers focused on how to help youth and young parents prepare for a successful transition to adulthood.
Adolescence is a stage in human development that includes important physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development. This workshop reviewed youth development concepts for providers who are serving adolescents, pregnant and parenting youth, and young adults. Workshop speakers focused on how to help youth and young parents prepare for a successful transition to adulthood.
Promoting Recovery: Substance Use Treatment Services
This workshop explored the merits and challenges of various substance use treatment models for assisting families struggling with substance use disorders. Workshop speakers from the treatment community focused on how to place clients in a treatment model that will work best for them.
This workshop explored the merits and challenges of various substance use treatment models for assisting families struggling with substance use disorders. Workshop speakers from the treatment community focused on how to place clients in a treatment model that will work best for them.
Systems Planning: New Research and Implications for Targeting Resources
New research examining patterns of family shelter use is raising questions about how communities should allocate homeless assistance resources. This advanced workshop for public and community leaders examined new research on shelter utilization and highlight strategies communities are using to target resources more efficiently and achieve better system-wide outcomes.
New research examining patterns of family shelter use is raising questions about how communities should allocate homeless assistance resources. This advanced workshop for public and community leaders examined new research on shelter utilization and highlight strategies communities are using to target resources more efficiently and achieve better system-wide outcomes.
Working with Landlords to Find Housing
With the increasing focus on helping homeless people obtain permanent housing, providers have come up with creative ways to locate affordable housing and entice landlords to become partners. This workshop is for anyone involved in helping homeless families move into private market housing. Workshop speakers described the strategies they use when working with landlords and provide suggestions on how to find affordable housing in your community.
With the increasing focus on helping homeless people obtain permanent housing, providers have come up with creative ways to locate affordable housing and entice landlords to become partners. This workshop is for anyone involved in helping homeless families move into private market housing. Workshop speakers described the strategies they use when working with landlords and provide suggestions on how to find affordable housing in your community.
Rapid Re-housing
Helping families experiencing homelessness to quickly re-access permanent housing and offering them home-based case management services following a housing placement has contributed to declines in family homelessness. This workshop examined the key elements of rapid re-housing programs, including how they operate, how to fund them, and how to know if they are successful.
Helping families experiencing homelessness to quickly re-access permanent housing and offering them home-based case management services following a housing placement has contributed to declines in family homelessness. This workshop examined the key elements of rapid re-housing programs, including how they operate, how to fund them, and how to know if they are successful.
Faith in Housing: Moving from Social Justice to Housing Planning and Development
This workshop explored involvement of faith-based communities in delivering permanent housing to homeless families. In particular, the workshop highlighted case examples of faith-based organizations that have become housing developers or have assisted communities in converting buildings into affordable housing for homeless families. In addition, workshop speakers highlighted how smaller faith-based organizations can contribute to ending homelessness among families.
This workshop explored involvement of faith-based communities in delivering permanent housing to homeless families. In particular, the workshop highlighted case examples of faith-based organizations that have become housing developers or have assisted communities in converting buildings into affordable housing for homeless families. In addition, workshop speakers highlighted how smaller faith-based organizations can contribute to ending homelessness among families.
Alliance Online News: President's Budget
February 5, 2008
February 5, 2008
The President's FY 2009 Budget Proposal: Analysis and Policy Implications
Annual Federal Budget Briefing held on February 5, 2008.
Annual Federal Budget Briefing held on February 5, 2008.
The President's FY 2009 Budget Proposal: Analysis and Policy Implications
Annual Federal Budget Briefing held on February 5, 2008.
Annual Federal Budget Briefing held on February 5, 2008.
Take Five! Q & A with Martha Burt
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Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Community Snapshot: Chicago
Homelessness in Chicago decreased 12 percent from 6,715 in 2005 to 5,922 in 2007. Learn how they accomplished their success.
Homelessness in Chicago decreased 12 percent from 6,715 in 2005 to 5,922 in 2007. Learn how they accomplished their success.
Housing Vouchers Are Critical for Ending Family Homelessness
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Housing vouchers are successful in helping families exit homelessness and can protect poor families from becoming homeless. This paper summarizes those research findings and draws out their implications for housing policymakers.
Housing vouchers are successful in helping families exit homelessness and can protect poor families from becoming homeless. This paper summarizes those research findings and draws out their implications for housing policymakers.
Alliance Online News: Housing Vouchers
January 29, 2008
January 29, 2008
Alliance Online News
January 22, 2008
January 22, 2008
Alliance Online News
January 15, 2008
January 15, 2008
Engagement Center at Maryhaven Admission Criteria
This document was supplemental material for the "Substance Abuse Treatment Models for Homeless People" audio conference held on January 10, 2008.
This document was supplemental material for the "Substance Abuse Treatment Models for Homeless People" audio conference held on January 10, 2008.
Families with Substance Use Disorders – Housing Options
This presentation was given during the "Substance Abuse Treatment Models for Homeless People" audio conference on January 10, 2008.
This presentation was given during the "Substance Abuse Treatment Models for Homeless People" audio conference on January 10, 2008.
Substance Abuse Treatment Models for Homeless People
This audio conference call highlighted two substance use treatment programs.
This audio conference call highlighted two substance use treatment programs.
Supporting Young Mothers: Housing Series
This technical assistance session focused on strategies that have been utilized by local providers and communities to build partnerships with local public housing authorities (PHA’s), state Housing Finance Agencies and Community Development Corporations (CDC’s) that have expanded the housing opportunities for families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
This technical assistance session focused on strategies that have been utilized by local providers and communities to build partnerships with local public housing authorities (PHA’s), state Housing Finance Agencies and Community Development Corporations (CDC’s) that have expanded the housing opportunities for families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
Alliance Online News
January 8, 2008
January 8, 2008
Take Five! Q & A with Bob Erlenbusch
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Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Research on Youth Homelessness
This audio conference featured a review of existing data and demographics on homeless youth and covered reports released earlier this year from the Congressional Research Service, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Government Accountability Office.
This audio conference featured a review of existing data and demographics on homeless youth and covered reports released earlier this year from the Congressional Research Service, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Government Accountability Office.
Deficiencies of Housing Policies for Veterans by Florence Roisman
This Article examines the nature and extent of housing assistance provided by the United States government to veterans of its military service. It finds that assistance remarkably limited and inconsistent with our nation’s history and rhetoric, providing a sobering corrective for those who wish to believe that public policy in the United States progressively becomes more humane or that national declarations are matched by national performance. The Article also considers the reasons and potential cures for these inadequacies and inconsistencies.
This Article examines the nature and extent of housing assistance provided by the United States government to veterans of its military service. It finds that assistance remarkably limited and inconsistent with our nation’s history and rhetoric, providing a sobering corrective for those who wish to believe that public policy in the United States progressively becomes more humane or that national declarations are matched by national performance. The Article also considers the reasons and potential cures for these inadequacies and inconsistencies.
AL - Birmingham
Birmingham's Plan to Prevent and End Chronic Homelessness
Birmingham's Plan to Prevent and End Chronic Homelessness
MA - Springfield
Homes Within Reach: Springfield's 10-Year Plan to End Long-Term Homelessness
Homes Within Reach: Springfield's 10-Year Plan to End Long-Term Homelessness
NJ - Camden City/County
Endings Have Beginnings: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Camden County/Camden City
Endings Have Beginnings: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Camden County/Camden City
OH - Mahoning County
Mahoning County Continuum of Care 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness 2008
Mahoning County Continuum of Care 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness 2008
Supporting Young Mothers: Paying for Housing
This technical assistance session provided an overview of housing subsidies that local providers or communities have developed to help families experiencing homelessness transition back into housing. The session reviewed the sources of funding that communities have used and how support for using funds for housing assistance was built.
This technical assistance session provided an overview of housing subsidies that local providers or communities have developed to help families experiencing homelessness transition back into housing. The session reviewed the sources of funding that communities have used and how support for using funds for housing assistance was built.
Housing Trust Funds
Learn how Housing Trust Funds work, what they typically fund, who gets the money, how to tap the Trust Fund in your state, and how to ensure that the Trust Fund targets funds to the lowest income individuals and those that are currently homeless.
Learn how Housing Trust Funds work, what they typically fund, who gets the money, how to tap the Trust Fund in your state, and how to ensure that the Trust Fund targets funds to the lowest income individuals and those that are currently homeless.
Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans
Homeless veterans can be found in every state across the country and live in rural, suburban, and urban communities. In 2006, approximately 195,827 veterans were homeless on a given night—an increase of 0.8 percent from 194,254 in 2005. More veterans experience homeless over the course of the year. We estimate that 336,627 were homeless in 2006. This report analyzes data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Census Bureau to examine homelessness and severe housing cost burden among veterans.
Homeless veterans can be found in every state across the country and live in rural, suburban, and urban communities. In 2006, approximately 195,827 veterans were homeless on a given night—an increase of 0.8 percent from 194,254 in 2005. More veterans experience homeless over the course of the year. We estimate that 336,627 were homeless in 2006. This report analyzes data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Census Bureau to examine homelessness and severe housing cost burden among veterans.
Vital Mission: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans
Homeless veterans can be found in every state across the country and live in rural, suburban, and urban communities. This report analyzes data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Census Bureau to examine homelessness and severe housing cost burden among veterans.
Homeless veterans can be found in every state across the country and live in rural, suburban, and urban communities. This report analyzes data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Census Bureau to examine homelessness and severe housing cost burden among veterans.
OH - Fairfield County
Fairfield County Housing Coalition's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Fairfield County Housing Coalition's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Licking County
Ten Year Plan for Licking County, OH
Ten Year Plan for Licking County, OH
KY - State of Kentucky
Kentucky's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Kentucky's Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
The Second Chance Act of 2007 (H.R. 1593 / S. 1060)
The Second Chance Act will help ensure the transition people make from prison or jail to the community is safe and successful.
The Second Chance Act will help ensure the transition people make from prison or jail to the community is safe and successful.
Take Five! Q & A with Senator Richard Burr
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Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Comments on Medicaid Coverage for Rehabilitative Services Proposed Rule, File Code CMS-2261-P
On August 13, 2007, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new proposed rules to make several definition and rule clarifications to the rehabilitation option that Medicaid agencies use to provide services for people with mental health disorders, physical disabilities, developmental delays, and other disabilities or chronic illnesses. In addition, the rehabilitation option package of services has been used for youth in therapeutic foster care. The National Alliance to End Homelessness has concerns that, if this proposed rule were implemented in its current form, people experiencing homelessness would have less access to health related services.
On August 13, 2007, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new proposed rules to make several definition and rule clarifications to the rehabilitation option that Medicaid agencies use to provide services for people with mental health disorders, physical disabilities, developmental delays, and other disabilities or chronic illnesses. In addition, the rehabilitation option package of services has been used for youth in therapeutic foster care. The National Alliance to End Homelessness has concerns that, if this proposed rule were implemented in its current form, people experiencing homelessness would have less access to health related services.
Homelessness Encampments
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference focused on outreach to and elimination of homelessness encampments.
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference focused on outreach to and elimination of homelessness encampments.
Testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging
Testimony of Steve Berg for the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging about Health Issues Affecting Aging Veterans on October 3, 2007.
Testimony of Steve Berg for the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging about Health Issues Affecting Aging Veterans on October 3, 2007.
Take Five! Q & A with Tim Marx
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Data Snapshot: Doubled Up in the United States
There have been recent proposals to expand the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of homeless to include households that are doubled up for economic reasons. To assess the impact of this proposal, a new data snapshot from the Homelessness Research Institute at the Alliance looks at how many people would be added to the homelessness population if the proposal were adopted. The data snapshot shows that expanding the definition would increase the current homeless population (744,313 on any given night) by 3.8 million. The amount that would have to be appropriated so that the amount of funding per homeless or doubled up person matched the actual amount of funding per homeless person in 2005 is $7.725 billion.
There have been recent proposals to expand the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of homeless to include households that are doubled up for economic reasons. To assess the impact of this proposal, a new data snapshot from the Homelessness Research Institute at the Alliance looks at how many people would be added to the homelessness population if the proposal were adopted. The data snapshot shows that expanding the definition would increase the current homeless population (744,313 on any given night) by 3.8 million. The amount that would have to be appropriated so that the amount of funding per homeless or doubled up person matched the actual amount of funding per homeless person in 2005 is $7.725 billion.
Community Snapshot: Denver
Homelessness in Denver decreased 13 percent from 4,444 in 2005 to 3,954 in 2007. Chronic homelessness decreased 36 percent from 942 in 2005 to 602 in 2007. Learn how they made this progress.
Homelessness in Denver decreased 13 percent from 4,444 in 2005 to 3,954 in 2007. Chronic homelessness decreased 36 percent from 942 in 2005 to 602 in 2007. Learn how they made this progress.
Community Snapshot: Denver
Homelessness in Denver decreased 13 percent from 4,444 in 2005 to 3,954 in 2007. Chronic homelessness decreased 36 percent from 942 in 2005 to 602 in 2007.
Homelessness in Denver decreased 13 percent from 4,444 in 2005 to 3,954 in 2007. Chronic homelessness decreased 36 percent from 942 in 2005 to 602 in 2007.
Rapid Rehousing Strategies for Families
The focus of this audio conference was rehousing strategies for families.
The focus of this audio conference was rehousing strategies for families.
PA - State of Pennsylvania
Agenda for Ending Homelessness in Pennsylvania
Agenda for Ending Homelessness in Pennsylvania
AL - State of Alabama
Blueprint Towards a Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Alabama
Blueprint Towards a Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Alabama
CA - Santa Barbara
Bringing Our Community Home: Santa Barbara County-wide 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Bringing Our Community Home: Santa Barbara County-wide 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
WA - Benton and Franklin Counties
10 Year Homeless Housing Plan
10 Year Homeless Housing Plan
WA - Thurston County
Ten Year Homeless Housing Plan
Ten Year Homeless Housing Plan
NC - Winston-Salem
Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
NH - State of New Hampshire
A Home for Everyone: New Hampshire's Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Home for Everyone: New Hampshire's Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
WI - Dane County
Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Dane County
Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Dane County
Ask House Members to Co-sponsor the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund, H.R. 2895
The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act would establish a dedicated source of revenue to build, rehabilitate and preserve housing for the lowest income households with a goal of creating 1.5 million affordable homes over the next 10 years. The bill passed the House Financial Services Committee on July 31 and Chairman Frank expects that the House of Representatives will vote on the bill in September. Representatives must submit their names to the committee by September 4 to be added to the bill.
The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act would establish a dedicated source of revenue to build, rehabilitate and preserve housing for the lowest income households with a goal of creating 1.5 million affordable homes over the next 10 years. The bill passed the House Financial Services Committee on July 31 and Chairman Frank expects that the House of Representatives will vote on the bill in September. Representatives must submit their names to the committee by September 4 to be added to the bill.
Republican Targets
House Republicans who voted in support of one or both of the dedicated funding sources for H.R. 2895 (GSE bill, H.R. 1472/FHO bill, H.R. 1852)
House Republicans who voted in support of one or both of the dedicated funding sources for H.R. 2895 (GSE bill, H.R. 1472/FHO bill, H.R. 1852)
OH - Delaware County
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Counties
10-Year Plan to Address Homelessness
10-Year Plan to Address Homelessness
OH - Hocking County
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Pickaway County
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Washington County
A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home
OH - Knox County
Our Plan to End Homelessness, 2007 - 2017
Our Plan to End Homelessness, 2007 - 2017
OH - Madison County
Promoting Stable Homes and Stable Families
Promoting Stable Homes and Stable Families
OH - Morgan County
A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Perry County
Ten-year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten-year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Union County
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Athens County
The Athens County Plan to End Homelessness
The Athens County Plan to End Homelessness
OH - Ross County
Ten Year Plan to Eradicate Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to Eradicate Homelessness
OH - Fayette County
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
The Total Package: Housing and Serving Homeless Children
Homelessness can be particularly hard on children. This workshop will examine service strategies designed to minimize the detrimental effects of homelessness on children and promote child well-being. Strategies to enhance stability and consistency in the lives of children and a program to identify developmental delays in homeless children will be explored. This workshop examined how providers can ensure children are receiving appropriate supportive services through coordination with school liaisons, Head Start programs, and partnerships with other public systems.
Homelessness can be particularly hard on children. This workshop will examine service strategies designed to minimize the detrimental effects of homelessness on children and promote child well-being. Strategies to enhance stability and consistency in the lives of children and a program to identify developmental delays in homeless children will be explored. This workshop examined how providers can ensure children are receiving appropriate supportive services through coordination with school liaisons, Head Start programs, and partnerships with other public systems.
Despite Progress of McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Over 3 Million Remain Homeless in U.S.
Press Release | July. 18, 2007
Press Release | July. 18, 2007
Take Five! Q & A with Sister Mary Scullion
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
A Research Agenda for Ending Homelessness
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This Research Agenda was developed in order to better inform government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and other funders about research questions that will help move policy and practice forward.
This Research Agenda was developed in order to better inform government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and other funders about research questions that will help move policy and practice forward.
Evaluating the Cost of Homelessness
This audio conference featured experts on examining the costs of homelessness.
This audio conference featured experts on examining the costs of homelessness.
Rural Homelessness Counts
Reliable data is critical to inform policy and program development and attract the federal and local resources necessary to end homelessness. In sparsely populated geographic areas with fewer homeless specific service providers, however, counting the number of people that are homeless poses significant challenges. This workshop highlighted how some rural communities have overcome the challenges to capturing reliable data and offer guidance to how rural areas can improve their point-in-time counts.
Reliable data is critical to inform policy and program development and attract the federal and local resources necessary to end homelessness. In sparsely populated geographic areas with fewer homeless specific service providers, however, counting the number of people that are homeless poses significant challenges. This workshop highlighted how some rural communities have overcome the challenges to capturing reliable data and offer guidance to how rural areas can improve their point-in-time counts.
Follow the Dollar: Conducting your Own Case Studies
The effects homelessness has on a community can sometimes be quantified with a dollar amount. Cost analysis is a powerful tool for program administrators who make decisions on how to allocate scarce funding for housing and services and for advocates who are seeking to demonstrate a case for ending homelessness. This workshop explored how to perform a cost study with different levels of sophistication from back of the envelope estimates to rigorous research studies.
The effects homelessness has on a community can sometimes be quantified with a dollar amount. Cost analysis is a powerful tool for program administrators who make decisions on how to allocate scarce funding for housing and services and for advocates who are seeking to demonstrate a case for ending homelessness. This workshop explored how to perform a cost study with different levels of sophistication from back of the envelope estimates to rigorous research studies.
Whose Backyard Is It Anyway? Overcoming NIMBY
Fear and prejudice about affordable housing, particularly for people with special needs, can quickly erupt into strong community opposition and lead to major road blocks in developing housing for homeless people. This workshop presented successful programmatic and community-based strategies to overcome NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) and how to turn concerned neighbors into supportive partners.
Fear and prejudice about affordable housing, particularly for people with special needs, can quickly erupt into strong community opposition and lead to major road blocks in developing housing for homeless people. This workshop presented successful programmatic and community-based strategies to overcome NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) and how to turn concerned neighbors into supportive partners.
Win, Win: Working with Your PHA
After a period of declining resources, many Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) have more resources to serve all populations of homeless people, including families, youth, veterans, and people with disabilities. This workshop was intended for homeless assistance providers, who learned not only how to acquire more housing resources for their clients, but also how they as providers can help PHAs be more effective, creating a mutually beneficial partnership.
After a period of declining resources, many Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) have more resources to serve all populations of homeless people, including families, youth, veterans, and people with disabilities. This workshop was intended for homeless assistance providers, who learned not only how to acquire more housing resources for their clients, but also how they as providers can help PHAs be more effective, creating a mutually beneficial partnership.
Stable Source of Income: Benefits and Employment
Having a stable source of income is necessary to secure and maintain housing. The challenges are in connecting people who are able to work with employment or training that will help them to move into careers that sustain them in permanent housing, and connecting those who cannot work with the benefits that will support them. This workshop examined promising strategies for long-term income stability for those who are likely facing multiple obstacles.
Having a stable source of income is necessary to secure and maintain housing. The challenges are in connecting people who are able to work with employment or training that will help them to move into careers that sustain them in permanent housing, and connecting those who cannot work with the benefits that will support them. This workshop examined promising strategies for long-term income stability for those who are likely facing multiple obstacles.
Dedicated Revenue: State and Local Housing Trust Funds
Housing Trust Funds exist in all but a few states across the country and can be an important resource for developing affordable housing. Learn how Housing Trust Funds work, what they typically fund, who gets the money, how to tap the Trust Fund in your state, and how to ensure that the Trust Fund targets funds to the lowest income individuals and those that are currently homeless.
Housing Trust Funds exist in all but a few states across the country and can be an important resource for developing affordable housing. Learn how Housing Trust Funds work, what they typically fund, who gets the money, how to tap the Trust Fund in your state, and how to ensure that the Trust Fund targets funds to the lowest income individuals and those that are currently homeless.
Who’s the Boss? Overseeing Plan Implementation
As communities are implementing their plans to end homelessness, one of the biggest lessons they are learning is that oversight of plan implementation is critical. Who should be in charge of making sure that strategies are implemented, funding is secured, and outcomes are measured? How many staff does it take? What qualifications should they hold? What authority should they have? Workshop speakers will address these questions and more.
As communities are implementing their plans to end homelessness, one of the biggest lessons they are learning is that oversight of plan implementation is critical. Who should be in charge of making sure that strategies are implemented, funding is secured, and outcomes are measured? How many staff does it take? What qualifications should they hold? What authority should they have? Workshop speakers will address these questions and more.
Hot Off the Press: New Research on Homelessness
This workshop provided the opportunity to hear about research on homelessness that is paving the way towards policies and programs that are more effective. Workshop participants had the opportunity to interact with the leading researchers in the field and hear from policy experts about implications of research findings.
This workshop provided the opportunity to hear about research on homelessness that is paving the way towards policies and programs that are more effective. Workshop participants had the opportunity to interact with the leading researchers in the field and hear from policy experts about implications of research findings.
Maximizing Consumer Decision Making
Consumer choice is often a critical ingredient for success in achieving housing stability and treatment. This workshop was designed for caseworkers and program directors who serve people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders and who are trying to maximize consumer or tenant participation.
Consumer choice is often a critical ingredient for success in achieving housing stability and treatment. This workshop was designed for caseworkers and program directors who serve people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders and who are trying to maximize consumer or tenant participation.
Obtaining and Leveraging Rural Resources
Rural homeless providers know that, with scarce funding for housing and services, they must leverage dollars and become adept collaborators. This session examined how creative local partnerships can help bring needed services and housing dollars to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in rural and small town America.
Rural homeless providers know that, with scarce funding for housing and services, they must leverage dollars and become adept collaborators. This session examined how creative local partnerships can help bring needed services and housing dollars to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in rural and small town America.
Generations: Stable Housing for Seniors
Communities across the country are seeing an increasing number of frail, elderly individuals in their homeless programs. This workshop featured new research on the aging chronic homeless population and highlight housing and service models that can help older people age with dignity, regardless of special medical, mental health, or social needs.
Communities across the country are seeing an increasing number of frail, elderly individuals in their homeless programs. This workshop featured new research on the aging chronic homeless population and highlight housing and service models that can help older people age with dignity, regardless of special medical, mental health, or social needs.
Creative Change: How One State Re-Shaped the Status Quo
Moving from meeting about ending homelessness to implementing an action plan is always difficult, but communities are overcoming obstacles and finding new ways to solve old problems. This workshop highlighted how Connecticut reshaped complex social systems, such as TANF, health, mental health, and local provider networks, to provide housing and services to clients.
Moving from meeting about ending homelessness to implementing an action plan is always difficult, but communities are overcoming obstacles and finding new ways to solve old problems. This workshop highlighted how Connecticut reshaped complex social systems, such as TANF, health, mental health, and local provider networks, to provide housing and services to clients.
Financing Affordable Housing: An Introduction
This workshop provided participants with a general overview of how to finance affordable housing. The course covered how to read real estate pro forma and general information regarding different financing sources for affordable housing, including CDBG, HOME funds, grants, low-income housing tax credits, and bond financing. Workshop participants will learn the basics of how to put together financing to house formerly homeless individuals—whether you are developing five units or 105.
This workshop provided participants with a general overview of how to finance affordable housing. The course covered how to read real estate pro forma and general information regarding different financing sources for affordable housing, including CDBG, HOME funds, grants, low-income housing tax credits, and bond financing. Workshop participants will learn the basics of how to put together financing to house formerly homeless individuals—whether you are developing five units or 105.
Making Headlines: Getting Attention in the Media
The media plays a critical role in promoting your organization as well as its greater advocacy agenda. One well-placed newspaper article or op-ed can give a tremendous boost to your organization’s goals of ending homelessness. Learn how to craft a compelling message, create a news hook, and set the stage for groundbreaking coverage. Workshop speakers presented tips on how to write press releases, op-eds, and letters to the editor.
The media plays a critical role in promoting your organization as well as its greater advocacy agenda. One well-placed newspaper article or op-ed can give a tremendous boost to your organization’s goals of ending homelessness. Learn how to craft a compelling message, create a news hook, and set the stage for groundbreaking coverage. Workshop speakers presented tips on how to write press releases, op-eds, and letters to the editor.
Cultural Competence
It is critical that homeless service providers—who must address a wide array of cultural differences—offer culturally competent services which value individual uniqueness and demonstrate the capacity to deliver services in line with the beliefs, values, and practices of those served. In this interactive workshop, participants learned about the importance of cultural competence and acquire the skills necessary to apply that understanding to their work.
It is critical that homeless service providers—who must address a wide array of cultural differences—offer culturally competent services which value individual uniqueness and demonstrate the capacity to deliver services in line with the beliefs, values, and practices of those served. In this interactive workshop, participants learned about the importance of cultural competence and acquire the skills necessary to apply that understanding to their work.
Building Blocks: Youth Housing Models with Services
Housing is a key ingredient in the effort to end youth homelessness. There are a number of housing and service models that show promise in helping homeless youth attain and maintain stable housing. This interactive workshop explored housing models and supportive services, their design and scope, and funding options.
Housing is a key ingredient in the effort to end youth homelessness. There are a number of housing and service models that show promise in helping homeless youth attain and maintain stable housing. This interactive workshop explored housing models and supportive services, their design and scope, and funding options.
The Key to Ending Chronic Homelessness: Scattered Site Approaches
Put together a few tenant based vouchers, a consumer oriented service team, a Housing First philosophy, and what do you have? A powerful strategy for ending homelessness for people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Pioneered by the Pathways to Housing Program in New York, this Housing First strategy has been successfully replicated in dozens of cities. Workshop speakers described some of the challenges they encountered and how they implemented a successful Housing First program targeting chronically homeless individuals.
Put together a few tenant based vouchers, a consumer oriented service team, a Housing First philosophy, and what do you have? A powerful strategy for ending homelessness for people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Pioneered by the Pathways to Housing Program in New York, this Housing First strategy has been successfully replicated in dozens of cities. Workshop speakers described some of the challenges they encountered and how they implemented a successful Housing First program targeting chronically homeless individuals.
All Politics Is Local (and State)
States and municipalities have been successful in developing innovative ways to create affordable housing and fund local homeless assistance programs. In addition, they have raised homelessness on the local and state agendas. Workshop speakers shared how they implemented local and state strategies for ending homelessness and offer guidance on how to develop relationships with state and local policymakers.
States and municipalities have been successful in developing innovative ways to create affordable housing and fund local homeless assistance programs. In addition, they have raised homelessness on the local and state agendas. Workshop speakers shared how they implemented local and state strategies for ending homelessness and offer guidance on how to develop relationships with state and local policymakers.
Designing a Local Housing Subsidy Program
Almost all of the communities showing progress in ending homelessness have initiated some type of rental assistance program that subsidizes housing for people who are homeless. These programs vary in size and scope with some offering one-time cash infusion, some offering ongoing shallow support, and others offering deeper subsidies. This workshop examined key considerations in designing a local housing subsidy program and where to find the funding to make it a reality.
Almost all of the communities showing progress in ending homelessness have initiated some type of rental assistance program that subsidizes housing for people who are homeless. These programs vary in size and scope with some offering one-time cash infusion, some offering ongoing shallow support, and others offering deeper subsidies. This workshop examined key considerations in designing a local housing subsidy program and where to find the funding to make it a reality.
Responding to Domestic Violence
Like other families experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic violence require immediate shelter assistance and linkages to appropriate transitional or permanent housing and support. Within this context, providers must be attentive to safety issues and the effects of recent violence on the lives of women and children. This workshop examined how homeless shelter and Housing First providers are improving their services to families fleeing domestic violence.
Like other families experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic violence require immediate shelter assistance and linkages to appropriate transitional or permanent housing and support. Within this context, providers must be attentive to safety issues and the effects of recent violence on the lives of women and children. This workshop examined how homeless shelter and Housing First providers are improving their services to families fleeing domestic violence.
Second Chances: Housing and Services for Those Reentering from Prison
Far too many individuals who leave prison become homeless, either immediately after discharge or after intermediate, temporary housing placements. This presentation reviews housing models and services that are effective in preventing homelessness and reducing recidivism among individuals leaving prisons.
Far too many individuals who leave prison become homeless, either immediately after discharge or after intermediate, temporary housing placements. This presentation reviews housing models and services that are effective in preventing homelessness and reducing recidivism among individuals leaving prisons.
Taking Stock: Managing the Supply of Shelter and Transitional Housing
One ongoing challenge in the movement to end homelessness is managing the supply of shelters and transitional housing during a shift to a Housing First system. This workshop highlighte how to plan ahead to efficiently increase or decrease the supply of shelter to reflect fluctuating demand, and how to assure that transitional housing is being put to the most effective use.
One ongoing challenge in the movement to end homelessness is managing the supply of shelters and transitional housing during a shift to a Housing First system. This workshop highlighte how to plan ahead to efficiently increase or decrease the supply of shelter to reflect fluctuating demand, and how to assure that transitional housing is being put to the most effective use.
One Stop Homeless Centers: Avoiding Pitfalls
Some cities are developing centralized intake and service centers for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Some of these sites provide controversial services and the sheer number of homeless people frequenting these sites can lead to NIMBYism. What are the benefits and risks of developing such facilities, and if a community is going to build a “one stop” center, what elements need to be in place to make it a successful strategy for ending homelessness?
Some cities are developing centralized intake and service centers for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Some of these sites provide controversial services and the sheer number of homeless people frequenting these sites can lead to NIMBYism. What are the benefits and risks of developing such facilities, and if a community is going to build a “one stop” center, what elements need to be in place to make it a successful strategy for ending homelessness?
Navigating Service Systems for Your Clients
Policy trends at the state and federal levels affect how homeless providers link and partner with local social service agencies such as local welfare, child welfare, food stamps, health or other public agencies. Workshop speakers, representing these government and social service agencies, explained highlight what providers around the country are doing and innovative policy changes at the local, state, or federal level that can help end homelessness.
Policy trends at the state and federal levels affect how homeless providers link and partner with local social service agencies such as local welfare, child welfare, food stamps, health or other public agencies. Workshop speakers, representing these government and social service agencies, explained highlight what providers around the country are doing and innovative policy changes at the local, state, or federal level that can help end homelessness.
Delivering for Families and Children: Community-Wide Housing First
A handful of communities are adopting community-wide Housing First approaches. In these communities, all families seeking shelter are assessed for Housing First services. The adoption of a community-wide Housing First strategy allows for system-wide reductions in shelter demand and targeting transitional and permanent supportive housing resources more efficiently. This workshop featured jurisdictions that have pioneered community-wide Housing First programs.
A handful of communities are adopting community-wide Housing First approaches. In these communities, all families seeking shelter are assessed for Housing First services. The adoption of a community-wide Housing First strategy allows for system-wide reductions in shelter demand and targeting transitional and permanent supportive housing resources more efficiently. This workshop featured jurisdictions that have pioneered community-wide Housing First programs.
Becoming a Landlord Part I: Housing Development
In many cities, affordable rental housing is scarce and, as thousands of affordable housing units go offline each year, the stock continues to dwindle. Out of necessity, homeless providers are getting into the housing development business. This interactive workshop explored innovative ways to acquire or develop a stable housing stock and give tips to programs looking to own rental properties.
In many cities, affordable rental housing is scarce and, as thousands of affordable housing units go offline each year, the stock continues to dwindle. Out of necessity, homeless providers are getting into the housing development business. This interactive workshop explored innovative ways to acquire or develop a stable housing stock and give tips to programs looking to own rental properties.
Design for Results: Developing a Ten Year Plan
This workshop covered the development of a plan to end homelessness from start to finish presented by communities that have done it. Planning steps include enlisting the right stakeholders, developing a work plan and structuring committees, researching needs and best practices, refining strategies, and maintaining momentum. Workshop speakers also discussed how to ensure that the plan moves from paper to action and how the process itself changed their community.
This workshop covered the development of a plan to end homelessness from start to finish presented by communities that have done it. Planning steps include enlisting the right stakeholders, developing a work plan and structuring committees, researching needs and best practices, refining strategies, and maintaining momentum. Workshop speakers also discussed how to ensure that the plan moves from paper to action and how the process itself changed their community.
Keeping Families and Children Housed: Emergency Prevention
Designing effective homeless prevention programs for families is challenging. This workshop weaved together research and promising practices that can inform program design and planning. The workshop also examined strategies communities have implemented to achieve more effective targeting.
Designing effective homeless prevention programs for families is challenging. This workshop weaved together research and promising practices that can inform program design and planning. The workshop also examined strategies communities have implemented to achieve more effective targeting.
What Gets Measured, Gets Done: Performance Measurement
It is more critical than ever for programs to measure and articulate their effectiveness. Both for funding purposes and for effective planning, communities must be able to assess whether their systems of care are successfully meeting the needs of people who are homeless and be able to track that success over time. This workshop provided introductory-level guidance on creating a performance measurement system.
It is more critical than ever for programs to measure and articulate their effectiveness. Both for funding purposes and for effective planning, communities must be able to assess whether their systems of care are successfully meeting the needs of people who are homeless and be able to track that success over time. This workshop provided introductory-level guidance on creating a performance measurement system.
Rural Homelessness: The RHISCO Project
This half-day institute offered an inside look at how to create a rural plan, strategies that work in rural areas, and how to cultivate partnerships in rural areas. The workshop highlighted the achievements in the first year of the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Rural Homeless Initiative of Southeast and Central Ohio (RHISCO). This innovative venture brought together 17 rural and Appalachian counties of Ohio to collaborate on regional strategies and develop Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness. With a focus on rural themes and regional cooperation, institute speakers highlighted lessons learned during 2006 and provide insight into promoting and improving planning to end homelessness in rural communities.
This half-day institute offered an inside look at how to create a rural plan, strategies that work in rural areas, and how to cultivate partnerships in rural areas. The workshop highlighted the achievements in the first year of the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Rural Homeless Initiative of Southeast and Central Ohio (RHISCO). This innovative venture brought together 17 rural and Appalachian counties of Ohio to collaborate on regional strategies and develop Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness. With a focus on rural themes and regional cooperation, institute speakers highlighted lessons learned during 2006 and provide insight into promoting and improving planning to end homelessness in rural communities.
Exploring Racism's Impact on Youth Homelessness in America
Research reveals troubling over-representation of African Americans and American Indians among homeless youth. Providers are interested in finding ways to appropriately serve youth of color, from a cultural and youth development perspective, and are increasingly aware of the overrepresentation of American Indian and African American youth in programs. This meeting included a broad discussion on race and youth homelessness to review current data and research and explore the link between child welfare systems and juvenile justice systems and youth homelessness.
Research reveals troubling over-representation of African Americans and American Indians among homeless youth. Providers are interested in finding ways to appropriately serve youth of color, from a cultural and youth development perspective, and are increasingly aware of the overrepresentation of American Indian and African American youth in programs. This meeting included a broad discussion on race and youth homelessness to review current data and research and explore the link between child welfare systems and juvenile justice systems and youth homelessness.
Enumeration Station: Conducting Better Point-in-Time Counts
Getting accurate counts of homeless people is a difficult but important process. The value of the counts goes beyond fulfilling a HUD requirement. Communities can use homeless counts to increase public awareness, attract resources that lead to the eradication of the problem, and help program administrators and policymakers to understand the needs of people who experience homelessness. This workshop highlighted effective count strategies for different types of communities.
Getting accurate counts of homeless people is a difficult but important process. The value of the counts goes beyond fulfilling a HUD requirement. Communities can use homeless counts to increase public awareness, attract resources that lead to the eradication of the problem, and help program administrators and policymakers to understand the needs of people who experience homelessness. This workshop highlighted effective count strategies for different types of communities.
Nan Roman’s Keynote Address—Annual Conference 2007
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the Annual Conference July 2007 on July 9, 2007.
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the Annual Conference July 2007 on July 9, 2007.
Community Snapshot: Portland, Oregon
Overall, homelessness in Portland has decreased by 13 percent from 5,103 in 2005 to 4,456 in 2007.
Overall, homelessness in Portland has decreased by 13 percent from 5,103 in 2005 to 4,456 in 2007.
Community Snapshot: Portland, Oregon
June 2007
June 2007
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Testimony of Nan Roman for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs about the Community Partnership to End Homelessness Act (S. 1518) on June 21, 2007.
Testimony of Nan Roman for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs about the Community Partnership to End Homelessness Act (S. 1518) on June 21, 2007.
Missing and Exploited Children: Background, Policies, and Issues
Beginning in the late 1970s, highly-publicized cases of children abducted, sexually abused, and often murdered prompted policymakers and child advocates to declare a missing children problem. At that time, about one and a half million children were reported missing annually. A more recent count, in 1999, estimated that approximately 1.3 million children went missing from their caretakers that year due to a family or non-family abduction, running away or being forced to leave home, becoming lost or injured, or for benign reasons, such as a miscommunication about schedules. About half of all missing children ran away or were forced to leave home, and nearly all missing children were returned to their homes. The number of children who are sexually exploited — defined broadly to include a continuum of abuse, from child pornography to commercial sexual exploitation — is unknown. Verified incidents of child sexual exploitation that were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) from 1998 to 2006 exceeded 180,000.
Beginning in the late 1970s, highly-publicized cases of children abducted, sexually abused, and often murdered prompted policymakers and child advocates to declare a missing children problem. At that time, about one and a half million children were reported missing annually. A more recent count, in 1999, estimated that approximately 1.3 million children went missing from their caretakers that year due to a family or non-family abduction, running away or being forced to leave home, becoming lost or injured, or for benign reasons, such as a miscommunication about schedules. About half of all missing children ran away or were forced to leave home, and nearly all missing children were returned to their homes. The number of children who are sexually exploited — defined broadly to include a continuum of abuse, from child pornography to commercial sexual exploitation — is unknown. Verified incidents of child sexual exploitation that were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) from 1998 to 2006 exceeded 180,000.
Fact Sheet: Affordable Housing Shortage
As incomes fail to keep pace with housing costs, Americans face complicated choices: desperately trying to put food on the table, pay for quality healthcare, educate their children, and keep a roof over their head. Those that cannot manage that balancing act become homeless or live on the periphery.
As incomes fail to keep pace with housing costs, Americans face complicated choices: desperately trying to put food on the table, pay for quality healthcare, educate their children, and keep a roof over their head. Those that cannot manage that balancing act become homeless or live on the periphery.
Permanent Housing Solutions for Homeless Veterans
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This audio conference covered the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
This audio conference covered the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
Take Five! Q & A with Governor Granholm
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Sign-on Letter: Senators Call for Increase in Homeless Assistance Grants
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mel Martinez (R-FL) circulated a sign-on letter in support of including $1.8 billion in funding for HUD’s McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program in the fiscal year 2008 appropriations bill, a $358 million increase over last year.
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mel Martinez (R-FL) circulated a sign-on letter in support of including $1.8 billion in funding for HUD’s McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program in the fiscal year 2008 appropriations bill, a $358 million increase over last year.
Advocates Urge Increase in HUD Funding
Last week, the Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of both the House and Senate Appropriations committee urging them to include sufficient funding for HUD programs in Fiscal Year 2008. The letter, signed by 35 organizations including the National Alliance to End Homelessness, argued that HUD has been significantly underfunded the past several years, and increased appropriations are needed for critical housing programs. The Appropriations Committee in each chamber directs funds to individual subcommittees during its 302(b) allocation process.
Last week, the Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of both the House and Senate Appropriations committee urging them to include sufficient funding for HUD programs in Fiscal Year 2008. The letter, signed by 35 organizations including the National Alliance to End Homelessness, argued that HUD has been significantly underfunded the past several years, and increased appropriations are needed for critical housing programs. The Appropriations Committee in each chamber directs funds to individual subcommittees during its 302(b) allocation process.
Oversight of Community Plans
This audio conference examined the progress in implementing plans to end homelessness.
This audio conference examined the progress in implementing plans to end homelessness.
McKinney-Vento FY 2008 Appropriations Campaign
We will be advocating in partnership with national, state, and local organizations for an increase of $358 million for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants bringing the total to $1.8 billion. Call on your Senators and House Members to take action in support of this increase in the fiscal year 2008 appropriations bill.
We will be advocating in partnership with national, state, and local organizations for an increase of $358 million for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants bringing the total to $1.8 billion. Call on your Senators and House Members to take action in support of this increase in the fiscal year 2008 appropriations bill.
Take Five! Q & A with Commissioner Robert V. Hess
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
First Avenues: Housing Solutions for Families
Hamilton Family Center, a Housing First program in San Francisco, ends family homelessnesss through housing assistance, eviction prevention, shelter, and home based support services.
Hamilton Family Center, a Housing First program in San Francisco, ends family homelessnesss through housing assistance, eviction prevention, shelter, and home based support services.
Making Home Possible: Freddie Mac Takes on Homelessness
A highlight of the work Freddie Mac does to end family homelessness.
Ending Homelessness is Possible
Several leading politicians talk about how ending homelessness is possible and how homelessness is being solved across the country.
Several leading politicians talk about how ending homelessness is possible and how homelessness is being solved across the country.
Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies
The majority of young people in the United States grow up healthy and safe in their communities. Most of those of school age live with parents who provide for their well-being, and they attend schools that prepare them for advanced education or vocational training, and ultimately, self-sufficiency. Many youth also receive assistance from their families during the transition to adulthood. During this period, young adults cycle between attending school, living independently, and staying with their families. On average, parents give their children an estimated $38,000, or about $2,200 a year, while they are between the ages of 18 and 34 to supplement wages, pay for college tuition, and assist with down payments on a house, among other types of financial help. Even with this assistance, the current move from adolescence to adulthood has become longer and increasingly complex.
The majority of young people in the United States grow up healthy and safe in their communities. Most of those of school age live with parents who provide for their well-being, and they attend schools that prepare them for advanced education or vocational training, and ultimately, self-sufficiency. Many youth also receive assistance from their families during the transition to adulthood. During this period, young adults cycle between attending school, living independently, and staying with their families. On average, parents give their children an estimated $38,000, or about $2,200 a year, while they are between the ages of 18 and 34 to supplement wages, pay for college tuition, and assist with down payments on a house, among other types of financial help. Even with this assistance, the current move from adolescence to adulthood has become longer and increasingly complex.
Rural Housing Dear Colleague Letter and Sign-On Letter
Join us in supporting funding for rural housing programs in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Join us in supporting funding for rural housing programs in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Rural Resources
This document provides a list of resources available for homeless people and homeless service providers in rural areas.
This document provides a list of resources available for homeless people and homeless service providers in rural areas.
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concerning funding for HUD's McKinney Vento homeless assistance programs. April 16, 2007.
Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concerning funding for HUD's McKinney Vento homeless assistance programs. April 16, 2007.
Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference focused on Home Free, a program in Portland, OR that helps domestic violence survivors find safety and quickly gain permanent housing.
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference focused on Home Free, a program in Portland, OR that helps domestic violence survivors find safety and quickly gain permanent housing.
MI - Isabella County
Isabella County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Isabella County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Huron and Tuscola Counties
Project Homeward – Huron/Tuscola County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Project Homeward – Huron/Tuscola County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Ottawa County
A Place to Call Home: Ottawa County’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Place to Call Home: Ottawa County’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Schoolcraft County
There’s No Place Like Home in Schoolcraft County: Our Plan to End Homelessness in Ten Years
There’s No Place Like Home in Schoolcraft County: Our Plan to End Homelessness in Ten Years
MI - Shiawassee County
Shiawassee County’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Shiawassee County’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - St. Joseph County
Ten Year County Plan to End Homelessness
Ten Year County Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Wexford and Missaukee Counties
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Monroe County
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Muskegon County
Blueprint for Ending Homelessness
Blueprint for Ending Homelessness
MI - Oceana County
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Oceana County
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Oceana County
MI - Otswego County
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Otsego County
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Otsego County
MI - Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Presque Isle Counties
A Place to Call Homes: The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Northeast Michigan
A Place to Call Homes: The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Northeast Michigan
MI - Marquette and Alger Counties
Building Upon Community Assets: A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Marquette and Alger Counties
Building Upon Community Assets: A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Marquette and Alger Counties
MI - Midland County
Midland County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Midland County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Newaygo County
Under One Roof: The Coalition to End Homelessness in Newaygo County Ten year Plan
Under One Roof: The Coalition to End Homelessness in Newaygo County Ten year Plan
MI - Delta County
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Delta County
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Delta County
MI - Dickinson and Iron Counties
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Dickinson and Iron Counties
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Dickinson and Iron Counties
MI - Manistee County
A Vision to End Homelessness in Manistee County
A Vision to End Homelessness in Manistee County
MI - Mason County
Mason County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Mason County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Menominee County
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness by 2016
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness by 2016
MI - Lenawee County
A Legacy of Compassion: Lenawees County, Michigan’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Legacy of Compassion: Lenawees County, Michigan’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Livingston County
…And Housing For All: The Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Livingston County
…And Housing For All: The Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Livingston County
MI - Jackson County
Jackson County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Jackson County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Lake County
The Lake County Plan to End Homelessness in Ten Years
The Lake County Plan to End Homelessness in Ten Years
MI - Hillsdale County
Ending Homelessness: Connecting People to Community – The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Hillsdale County, MI
Ending Homelessness: Connecting People to Community – The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Hillsdale County, MI
MI - Ingham County
Housing Ingham: The 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Ingham County
Housing Ingham: The 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Ingham County
MI - Ionia and Montcalm Counties
Ionia/Montcalm Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Ionia/Montcalm Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Gratiot County
Gratiot County 10 Year Plan
Gratiot County 10 Year Plan
MI - Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac Counties
The Tri-County Partnership Homeless Prevention and Self-Sufficiency 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
The Tri-County Partnership Homeless Prevention and Self-Sufficiency 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Clare and Gladwin Counties
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Clare and Gladwin Counties
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Clare and Gladwin Counties
MI - Clinton County
Clinton County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness – 2007-2017
Clinton County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness – 2007-2017
MI - Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon Counties
COOR Continuum of Care 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
COOR Continuum of Care 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Flint and Genesee County
A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Flint/Genesee County
A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Flint/Genesee County
MI - Arenac
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Arenac County
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Arenac County
MI - Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw Counties
Ending Homelessness in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties by 2016
Ending Homelessness in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties by 2016
MI - Barry County
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Barry County
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Barry County
MI - Berrien County
Berrien County Plan to End Homelessness
Berrien County Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Cheboygan County
Cheboygan County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Cheboygan County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MA - New Bedford
Ten Year Plan to Address and Eliminate Homelessness in the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts
Ten Year Plan to Address and Eliminate Homelessness in the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts
MN - Hennepin county
Heading Home Hennepin: The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County
Heading Home Hennepin: The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County
NC - Charlotte-Mecklenburg
More Than Shelter!
More Than Shelter!
WA - Snohomish County
Everyone at Home Now
Everyone at Home Now
AZ - Pima County
Plan to End Homelessness in Pima County
Plan to End Homelessness in Pima County
NC - Durham
Durham’s 10 Year Results Plan to End Homelessness
Durham’s 10 Year Results Plan to End Homelessness
NY - Buffalo and Erie County
PRISM: A Community Solution to Homelessness
PRISM: A Community Solution to Homelessness
MD - State of Maryland
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
ND - Fargo
Going Home: A 10 Year Plan to End Long Term Homelessness in Fargo
Going Home: A 10 Year Plan to End Long Term Homelessness in Fargo
SD - Sioux Falls
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Sioux Falls
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Sioux Falls
MT - State of Montana
no longer Homeless in Montana
no longer Homeless in Montana
AK - State of Alaska
Keeping Alaskans Out of the Cold
Keeping Alaskans Out of the Cold
MI - Bay County
Bay County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Bay County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Calhoun County
A Place to Call Home: Calhoun County’s Plan to End Homelessness
A Place to Call Home: Calhoun County’s Plan to End Homelessness
MI - Cass County
Cass County: A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, 2006-2016
Cass County: A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, 2006-2016
CA - San Mateo County
Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE): Ending Homelessness in San Mateo County
Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE): Ending Homelessness in San Mateo County
DE - State of Delaware
Breaking the Cycle: Delaware’s Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness And Reduce Long Term Homelessness
Breaking the Cycle: Delaware’s Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness And Reduce Long Term Homelessness
FL - St. Petersburg and Pinellas County
Opening Doors of Opportunity: A 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Pinellas County
Opening Doors of Opportunity: A 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in Pinellas County
ID - State of Idaho
Idaho’s Action Plan to Reduce Homelessness
Idaho’s Action Plan to Reduce Homelessness
UT - Mountainland Region
10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
CT - Southeastern Connecticut
Next Stop, Home: Southeastern Connecticut 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
Next Stop, Home: Southeastern Connecticut 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
NV - Reno and Sparks, Washoe County
Housing for All: A Plan to End Homelessness
Housing for All: A Plan to End Homelessness
Juvenile Justice: Legislative History and Current Legislative Issues
Juvenile justice in the United States has predominantly been the province of the states and their localities. The first juvenile court in America was founded in 1899 in Cook County, Illinois, and, by 1925, all but two states had established juvenile court systems. The mission of these early juvenile courts was to rehabilitate young delinquents instead of just punishing them for their crimes; in practice, this led to marked procedural and substantive differences between the adult and juvenile court systems in the states, including a focus on the offenders and not the offenses, and rehabilitation instead of punishment.
Juvenile justice in the United States has predominantly been the province of the states and their localities. The first juvenile court in America was founded in 1899 in Cook County, Illinois, and, by 1925, all but two states had established juvenile court systems. The mission of these early juvenile courts was to rehabilitate young delinquents instead of just punishing them for their crimes; in practice, this led to marked procedural and substantive differences between the adult and juvenile court systems in the states, including a focus on the offenders and not the offenses, and rehabilitation instead of punishment.
Take Five! Q & A with Mayor John Hickenlooper
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Second Chance Act Sample Letter
Second Chance Act Sample Letter
Second Chance Act Sample Letter
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by The National Alliance to End Homelessness. March 30, 2007
Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education by The National Alliance to End Homelessness. March 30, 2007
HUD’s Homeless Assistance Programs
This document describes the history of homelessness funding with comparisons to overall federal spending, the benefits of permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs, and the funding levels and policies needed for the McKinney program.
This document describes the history of homelessness funding with comparisons to overall federal spending, the benefits of permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs, and the funding levels and policies needed for the McKinney program.
Chronic Homelessness
The Alliance has released an updated brief on chronic homelessness, describing its characteristics, causes, and solutions. The brief summarizes the interaction between emergency shelters, health care systems, and criminal justice and chronic homelessness. It also describes the benefits and cost effectiveness of permanent supportive housing and the success that many communities have achieved.
Reducing Evictions
This audio conference focused on CAMBA, a community based homeless prevention program.
This audio conference focused on CAMBA, a community based homeless prevention program.
Take Five! Q & A with Anthony Love
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Current Signers as of February 27, 2007:
Current Signers on the Julia Carson (D-IN) and Geoff Davis’s (R-KY)“Dear Colleague” sign-on letter to the House Transportation and HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, as of February 27, 2007
Current Signers on the Julia Carson (D-IN) and Geoff Davis’s (R-KY)“Dear Colleague” sign-on letter to the House Transportation and HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, as of February 27, 2007
Community Snapshot: Westchester County, NY
Family homelessness decreased 57 percent—from 690 families in 2002 to 297 families in 2006 in Westchester County. Learn how the made this progress.
Family homelessness decreased 57 percent—from 690 families in 2002 to 297 families in 2006 in Westchester County. Learn how the made this progress.
Congressional Letter: "Showing Results: Federal, State and Local"
Congressional Briefing: March 12, 2007
Congressional Briefing: March 12, 2007
Tapping Into Health Resources for Homeless Families by Susan Kline
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Susan Kline. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Susan Kline. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Instituting a System-Wide Housing First Approach in Norfolk by Katie Kitchin
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Katie Kitchin. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Katie Kitchin. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Providing Mental Health Services for Families Impacted by Psychological and Physical Homelessness by Kimberly Bradley
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Kimberly Bradley. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Kimberly Bradley. Friday, February 9, 2007.
San Francisco Homeless Families Services Redesign by Cindy Ward
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Cindy Ward. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Cindy Ward. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Housing Stability and Intimate Partner Violence by Chiquita Rollins
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Chiquita Rollins. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Chiquita Rollins. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Share Project: A Study of the Effectiveness of a Housing Intervention for Battered Women by Chiquita Rollins
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Chiquita Rollins. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Chiquita Rollins. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Young Mothers: Targeting Housing and Services by Katie Volk
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Katie Volk. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Katie Volk. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Crashing the Party: Competing for Mainstream Resources by Bridget Kurtt DeJong
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Bridget Kurtt DeJong. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Bridget Kurtt DeJong. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Prove It: Using Performance Measurement Systems to Show Success by Tom Albanese
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Tom Albanese. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Tom Albanese. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Supporting Families with Serious Mental Illness by John Hoover
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by John Hoover. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by John Hoover. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Michigan Statewide HMIS: Performance Improvement Using Outcome and Indicator Measures by Barbara Ritter
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Barbara Ritter. Friday, February 9, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Barbara Ritter. Friday, February 9, 2007.
New York City's Project Renewal: Housing First for People with Addictions
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference featured a housing first program that provides housing and support for chronically homeless individuals with substance use disorders.
This edition of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference featured a housing first program that provides housing and support for chronically homeless individuals with substance use disorders.
Paying the Rent: Designing State and Local Housing Subsidy Programs by Michelle Flynn
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Michelle Flynn. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Michelle Flynn. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Service Enriched HousingL Curan House by Quyen Le
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Quyen Le. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Quyen Le. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Short Term Rent Assistance: Redesigning Short Term Rent Assistance to Create a Unified System in Portland/Multnomah County, Oregon by Rachel Devlin
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Rachel Devlin. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Rachel Devlin. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
State Your Case: Policy Change in States-UTAH by Michelle Flynn
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Michelle Flynn. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Michelle Flynn. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Why Does Prevention Matter? by Marge Wherley
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Marge Wherley. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Marge Wherley. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
How Do You Spell Housing? P-H-A by Hazel Weiss
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Hazel Weiss. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Hazel Weiss. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Outcomes Measurement in Service Enriched Housing: What it is, Why it matters, & How to do it by Joelle Greene
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Joelle Greene. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Joelle Greene. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
The Norfolk Hotline and the Homeless Action Response Team (HART) by Jill Baker
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Jill Baker. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Jill Baker. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Nan Roman, Keynote Address-National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness 2007
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness on February 8, 2007.
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman's keynote address from the National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness on February 8, 2007.
Homelessness and Substance Abuse: SAMHSA-CSAT Response by H. Westley Clark
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by H. Westley Clark. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by H. Westley Clark. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Partnering with Your Public Housing Authority to Help End Homelessness by Sally Erickson
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Sally Erickson. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Sally Erickson. Thursday, February 8, 2007.
Research on Permanent Supportive Housing for Families by Jacqueline Anderson
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Jacquelyn Anderson. Thursday, February 8 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Jacquelyn Anderson. Thursday, February 8 2007.
MA Emergency Assistance (EA) Sheltering Program for Homeless Families by John Wagner
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by John Wagner. Thursday, February 8 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by John Wagner. Thursday, February 8 2007.
Conceptualizing and Creating a Homeless Families Typology by Debra Rog
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Debra Rog. Thursday, February 8 2007.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Debra Rog. Thursday, February 8 2007.
Alliance Comments on HRSA Proposed Rule Regarding Ryan White Housing Time Limits
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) heard from over 150 organizations regarding the proposed rule published December 6, 2006 imposing a lifetime cumulative cap of 24 months on clients receiving Ryan White CARE Act funded housing assistance. Read the Alliance's comments.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) heard from over 150 organizations regarding the proposed rule published December 6, 2006 imposing a lifetime cumulative cap of 24 months on clients receiving Ryan White CARE Act funded housing assistance. Read the Alliance's comments.
Services to End Long Term Homelessness (SELHA)
The Services to End Long-Term Homelessness Act (SELHA) was a legislative initiative, proposed by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Corporation for Supportive Housing, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National AIDS Housing Coalition, and Enterprise, to fund supportive services for the permanent supportive housing necessary to end long-term homelessness.
The Services to End Long-Term Homelessness Act (SELHA) was a legislative initiative, proposed by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Corporation for Supportive Housing, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National AIDS Housing Coalition, and Enterprise, to fund supportive services for the permanent supportive housing necessary to end long-term homelessness.
Take Five! Q & A with Katie Hong
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Supportive Housing is Cost Effective
This two-page brief highlights three cities - New York, NY, Denver, CO, and Portland, OR - that have done studies of the cost effectiveness of providing supportive housing for homeless people with mental illness and/or addictions. The studies demonstrate that the cost of providing supportive housing is about the same or less than the cost of allowing them to remain homeless.
This two-page brief highlights three cities - New York, NY, Denver, CO, and Portland, OR - that have done studies of the cost effectiveness of providing supportive housing for homeless people with mental illness and/or addictions. The studies demonstrate that the cost of providing supportive housing is about the same or less than the cost of allowing them to remain homeless.
Homelessness Counts
How community approaches to homelessness are changing dramatically, what we should be doing to track progress, and how many people are homeless in your community. A movement to end homelessness is underway. How will we know if these efforts are successful? This report lays the groundwork for measuring efforts to end homelessness by establishing a baseline number of homeless people from which to monitor trends in homelessness. We use local point-in-time counts of homeless people to create an estimate of the number of homeless people nationwide.
How community approaches to homelessness are changing dramatically, what we should be doing to track progress, and how many people are homeless in your community. A movement to end homelessness is underway. How will we know if these efforts are successful? This report lays the groundwork for measuring efforts to end homelessness by establishing a baseline number of homeless people from which to monitor trends in homelessness. We use local point-in-time counts of homeless people to create an estimate of the number of homeless people nationwide.
Homelessness in America: Media Handbook
Homelessness is one of our nation’s most misunderstood and vexing social problems. Because homelessness is complex, it is often difficult for the media to cover the issue with the background and nuance necessary to capture the full picture, particularly for stories that are time sensitive. This guide aims to streamline this process by providing context and reliable sources for reporters to access quickly. The goal of this guide is to stimulate thoughtful and insightful reporting on a population that is often poorly understood. While typical stories on homelessness often involve local panhandling ordinances or deaths of homeless people caused by extreme weather—valued coverage that brings attention to the issue—these stories can be developed further into examinations of what strategies are effective in ending homelessness, how communities can better address the needs of their homeless population, or how future homelessness can be prevented. In this guide, we present homelessness issues by population. We hope that by providing quick facts, background, and a listing of the most knowledgeable experts, more enriching and informative reporting will result.
Homelessness is one of our nation’s most misunderstood and vexing social problems. Because homelessness is complex, it is often difficult for the media to cover the issue with the background and nuance necessary to capture the full picture, particularly for stories that are time sensitive. This guide aims to streamline this process by providing context and reliable sources for reporters to access quickly. The goal of this guide is to stimulate thoughtful and insightful reporting on a population that is often poorly understood. While typical stories on homelessness often involve local panhandling ordinances or deaths of homeless people caused by extreme weather—valued coverage that brings attention to the issue—these stories can be developed further into examinations of what strategies are effective in ending homelessness, how communities can better address the needs of their homeless population, or how future homelessness can be prevented. In this guide, we present homelessness issues by population. We hope that by providing quick facts, background, and a listing of the most knowledgeable experts, more enriching and informative reporting will result.
Runaway and Homeless Youth: Demographics, Programs, and Emerging Issues
There is no single definition of the term “runaway youth” or “homeless youth.” However, both groups of youth share the risk of not having adequate shelter and other provisions, and may engage in harmful behaviors while away from a permanent home. The precise number of homeless and runaway youth is unknown due to their residential mobility and overlap among the populations. Determining the number of these youth is further complicated by the lack of a standardized methodology for counting the population and inconsistent definitions of what it means to be homeless or a runaway. Estimates of the homeless youth population range from 52,000 to over one million. Estimates of runaway youth — including “thrownaway” youth — are between 1 million and 1.7 million.
There is no single definition of the term “runaway youth” or “homeless youth.” However, both groups of youth share the risk of not having adequate shelter and other provisions, and may engage in harmful behaviors while away from a permanent home. The precise number of homeless and runaway youth is unknown due to their residential mobility and overlap among the populations. Determining the number of these youth is further complicated by the lack of a standardized methodology for counting the population and inconsistent definitions of what it means to be homeless or a runaway. Estimates of the homeless youth population range from 52,000 to over one million. Estimates of runaway youth — including “thrownaway” youth — are between 1 million and 1.7 million.
Take Five! Q & A with G. Allan Kingston
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Nonprofit Lobbying Guide
This resource will help you understand the dos and don’ts of nonprofit lobbying, what lobbying is, determining how your organization measures lobbying activities, and how to get more involved in Federal advocacy.
This resource will help you understand the dos and don’ts of nonprofit lobbying, what lobbying is, determining how your organization measures lobbying activities, and how to get more involved in Federal advocacy.
Exploring Rural Homelessness
This audio conference focused on critical barriers and innovative solutions to the unique nature and conditions of selected rural communities.
This audio conference focused on critical barriers and innovative solutions to the unique nature and conditions of selected rural communities.
Alliance Online News
December 12, 2006
December 12, 2006
CA - Sacramento City and County
Sacramento City and County Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness: 2006 - 2016
Sacramento City and County Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness: 2006 - 2016
Alliance Online News
December 5, 2006
December 5, 2006
IN - Fort Wayne
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness: City of Fort Wayne and United Way of Allen County and Northeast Indiana Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness: City of Fort Wayne and United Way of Allen County and Northeast Indiana Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness
Take Five! Q & A with R.T. Rybak
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News
November 28, 2006
November 28, 2006
Frequently Asked Questions about Housing First for Individuals and Families
Answers to questions frequently asked about housing first for families and individuals.
Answers to questions frequently asked about housing first for families and individuals.
Housing First for Individuals and Families
Housing First is an approach that guides a set of interventions designed to help homeless people transition more rapidly out of the shelter system; it includes crisis intervention, re-housing as quickly as possible, follow-up case management, and housing support services to prevent the reoccurrence of homelessness.
Housing First is an approach that guides a set of interventions designed to help homeless people transition more rapidly out of the shelter system; it includes crisis intervention, re-housing as quickly as possible, follow-up case management, and housing support services to prevent the reoccurrence of homelessness.
Alliance Online News
November 21, 2006
November 21, 2006
Example: A Supportive Housing Site Visit Planned by the Partnership for Strong Communities
The Partnership for Strong Communities, in Connecticut, did an excellent job of planning and conducting an effective supportive housing tour with Representative Rob Simmons (R-CT-2nd).
The Partnership for Strong Communities, in Connecticut, did an excellent job of planning and conducting an effective supportive housing tour with Representative Rob Simmons (R-CT-2nd).
Invite Members of Congress to Visit Your Program
Inviting elected officials to tour local homeless programs gives them the opportunity to see first hand how federal policy affects real people and programs.
Inviting elected officials to tour local homeless programs gives them the opportunity to see first hand how federal policy affects real people and programs.
Take Five! Q & A with Dan Mudd
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News
November 14, 2006
November 14, 2006
What is Housing First?
Housing First is an approach that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. What differentiates a Housing First approach from other strategies is that there is an immediate and primary focus on helping individuals and families quickly access and sustain permanent housing. This approach has the benefit of being consistent with what most people experiencing homelessness want and seek help to achieve.
Housing First is an approach that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. What differentiates a Housing First approach from other strategies is that there is an immediate and primary focus on helping individuals and families quickly access and sustain permanent housing. This approach has the benefit of being consistent with what most people experiencing homelessness want and seek help to achieve.
Housing is Health Care
This audio conference described ACT programs, explained successes and challenges they have faced in serving homeless families and individuals, provided participants with ideas for how to engage their local HCH programs, helped health care providers connect with their housing counterparts, and discussed how they have helped their clients maintain housing.
This audio conference described ACT programs, explained successes and challenges they have faced in serving homeless families and individuals, provided participants with ideas for how to engage their local HCH programs, helped health care providers connect with their housing counterparts, and discussed how they have helped their clients maintain housing.
Alliance Online News
November 7, 2006
November 7, 2006
Federal Advocacy Resources
Resources are available to make following and learning about federal policy easier. Our job at the National Alliance to End Homelessness is to provide you with the tools to be an effective federal homeless policy advocate.
Resources are available to make following and learning about federal policy easier. Our job at the National Alliance to End Homelessness is to provide you with the tools to be an effective federal homeless policy advocate.
A New Vision: What is in Community Plans to End Homelessness?
A New Vision: What is in Community Plans to End Homelessness? examines the content of Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness from across the country. This study reveals that 90 communities have completed plans that dramatically transform their homeless assistance systems and analyzes the strength of the plans by calculating a score for each strategy based on the likelihood that it would be implemented.
A New Vision: What is in Community Plans to End Homelessness?
A New Vision: What is in Community Plans to End Homelessness? examines the content of Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness from across the country. This study reveals that 90 communities have completed plans that dramatically transform their homeless assistance systems. The study also shows that communities must set clear numeric goals, timetables, and identify funding and implementing bodies to ensure they move from planning to action. In each of the plans, communities outline a wide range of strategies, including: creating data systems; preventing homelessness — both emergency prevention and prevention at the systems level; outreach to homeless people to get them back into housing; shortening the time that people spend homeless by using rapid re-housing strategies; creating permanent housing options for homeless people; and, once homeless people become housed, linking them to services and to programs that will help them boost their income and increase their ability to afford housing in the future. The report then goes on to analyze the strength of the plans by calculating a score for each strategy based on the likelihood that it would be implemented.
A New Vision: What is in Community Plans to End Homelessness? examines the content of Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness from across the country. This study reveals that 90 communities have completed plans that dramatically transform their homeless assistance systems. The study also shows that communities must set clear numeric goals, timetables, and identify funding and implementing bodies to ensure they move from planning to action. In each of the plans, communities outline a wide range of strategies, including: creating data systems; preventing homelessness — both emergency prevention and prevention at the systems level; outreach to homeless people to get them back into housing; shortening the time that people spend homeless by using rapid re-housing strategies; creating permanent housing options for homeless people; and, once homeless people become housed, linking them to services and to programs that will help them boost their income and increase their ability to afford housing in the future. The report then goes on to analyze the strength of the plans by calculating a score for each strategy based on the likelihood that it would be implemented.
Alliance Online News
October 31, 2006
October 31, 2006
MI - St. Clair County
Blueprint of the Plan to End Homelessnes
Blueprint of the Plan to End Homelessnes
Alliance Online News
October 24, 2006
October 24, 2006
MI - Eaton County
10 Years Is Too Long.....The Eaton County Plan to End Homelessness Today
10 Years Is Too Long.....The Eaton County Plan to End Homelessness Today
Allegan County Michigan
Allegan County Homelessness Plan
Allegan County Homelessness Plan
Alliance Online News
October 17, 2006
October 17, 2006
MI - Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park
Moving Forward Together: A Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, Michigan
Moving Forward Together: A Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, Michigan
MI - Kalamazoo
A 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness and Create Affordable Housing in Kalamazoo County
A 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness and Create Affordable Housing in Kalamazoo County
MI - Charlevoix and Emmet Counties
A Roadmap to Ending Homelessness in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties
A Roadmap to Ending Homelessness in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties
The Central City Concern Continuum of Care "Circle of Life"
Supplemental material for the November 9, 2006 installment of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series, "Housing is Health Care."
Supplemental material for the November 9, 2006 installment of the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series, "Housing is Health Care."
Using HMIS for Planning
This audio conference featured Rob Hess, Director of Adult Services in the city of Philadelphia, who discussed how Philadelphia uses HMIS for planning and monitoring the success of the city’s homeless services.
This audio conference featured Rob Hess, Director of Adult Services in the city of Philadelphia, who discussed how Philadelphia uses HMIS for planning and monitoring the success of the city’s homeless services.
Texas Youth Transition Centers
This audio conference featured representatives from three central Texas Transition Centers.
This audio conference featured representatives from three central Texas Transition Centers.
Alliance Online News
October 10, 2006
October 10, 2006
Alliance Online News
October 3, 2006
October 3, 2006
Take Five! Q & A with Dennis Culhane
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News
September 26, 2006
September 26, 2006
Alliance Online News
September 19, 2006
September 19, 2006
Using HMIS for Annual Point in Time Counts
This conference featured technical assistance providers and program planners talking about how to prepare and plan for using HMIS in your community’s point in time counts.
This conference featured technical assistance providers and program planners talking about how to prepare and plan for using HMIS in your community’s point in time counts.
Resources for Addressing Data Quality to Use HMIS to Generate Counts of Homeless Persons
This handout provides a list of resources for using HMIS to collect annual homelessness counts. Michelle Hayes of Abt Associates presented the handout during “Using HMIS to Collect Annual Point-in-Time Data,” an audio conference in the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series.
This handout provides a list of resources for using HMIS to collect annual homelessness counts. Michelle Hayes of Abt Associates presented the handout during “Using HMIS to Collect Annual Point-in-Time Data,” an audio conference in the Leadership to End Homelessness Audio Conference Series.
Building Relationships with your Members of Congress
Developing strong relationships with the your Senators and Representatives is the most powerful way to influence decisions made on federal policies that impact homeless families and individuals. There are specific strategies for building relationships and becoming a valuable resource for your Congressional offices.
Developing strong relationships with the your Senators and Representatives is the most powerful way to influence decisions made on federal policies that impact homeless families and individuals. There are specific strategies for building relationships and becoming a valuable resource for your Congressional offices.
Preparing for Capitol Hill Visits
Setting up meetings with your Congressional offices is the best way to educate them about the work you do locally and to persuade them to support federal policies that affect homelessness in your community. This document provides information to help you prepare for and participate in Capitol Hill Day.
Setting up meetings with your Congressional offices is the best way to educate them about the work you do locally and to persuade them to support federal policies that affect homelessness in your community. This document provides information to help you prepare for and participate in Capitol Hill Day.
Vermont Balance of State Continuum of Care PIT Form
This tool was developed by the Vermont Balance of State Continuum of Care to collect annual point-in-time data. The tool was presented by Brian Smith, Vermont Department of Health-Mental Health Division; Richard Rankin; Data Remedies; and Kim Woolaver, Vermont State Housing Authority during a Leadership to End Homelessness audio conference on September 14, 2006.
This tool was developed by the Vermont Balance of State Continuum of Care to collect annual point-in-time data. The tool was presented by Brian Smith, Vermont Department of Health-Mental Health Division; Richard Rankin; Data Remedies; and Kim Woolaver, Vermont State Housing Authority during a Leadership to End Homelessness audio conference on September 14, 2006.
Using HMIS for Point-in-Time Counts of Homeless People prepared by Abt Associates
This handout provides suggestions for how to plan and prepare for using HMIS for annual data collection efforts, including the benefits of using HMIS and a planning timeline. The handout was presented by Erin Wilson of Abt Associates during a Leadership to End Homelessness audio conference on September 14, 2006.
This handout provides suggestions for how to plan and prepare for using HMIS for annual data collection efforts, including the benefits of using HMIS and a planning timeline. The handout was presented by Erin Wilson of Abt Associates during a Leadership to End Homelessness audio conference on September 14, 2006.
Alliance Online News
September 12, 2006
September 12, 2006
America's Homeless Youth: Recommendations to Congress on the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
This issue brief provides up to date information on the FY 2008 appropriations for runaway and homeless youth programs.
This issue brief provides up to date information on the FY 2008 appropriations for runaway and homeless youth programs.
Alliance Online News
September 5, 2006
September 5, 2006
Alliance Online News
August 29, 2006
August 29, 2006
Take Five! Q & A with Henry Cisneros
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.
Alliance Online News
August 22, 2006
August 22, 2006
Federal Advocacy Training
The Alliance’s federal advocacy experts present Federal Advocacy Trainings at a variety of conferences and forums year round. Materials used in those trainings provide helpful information about the nuts and bolts of Federal advocacy and lobbying.
The Alliance’s federal advocacy experts present Federal Advocacy Trainings at a variety of conferences and forums year round. Materials used in those trainings provide helpful information about the nuts and bolts of Federal advocacy and lobbying.
Alliance Online News
August 15, 2006
August 15, 2006
Why We Can End Homelessness in Ten Years
An essay by Nan Roman published in Housing Facts & Findings, Fannie Mae
An essay by Nan Roman published in Housing Facts & Findings, Fannie Mae
Homelessness and Prisoner Re-Entry
This fact sheet examines the relationship between prison and jail reentry and homelessness.
This fact sheet examines the relationship between prison and jail reentry and homelessness.
Public Housing Authorities and Prisoner Reentry
This fact sheet examines how public housing authorities can play a role in ensuring that people released from prison or jail become stably housed.
This fact sheet examines how public housing authorities can play a role in ensuring that people released from prison or jail become stably housed.
Fact Sheet :Homelessness and HIV/AIDS
This fact sheet examines issues facing homeless people who have HIV/AIDS.
This fact sheet examines issues facing homeless people who have HIV/AIDS.
Medicaid Proof of Citizenship Requirement
In August, the Alliance provided comments to the Department of Health and Human Services explaining the difficulty those experiencing homelessness could have meeting this requirement, the role Medicaid plays in ending homelessness, and suggestions for ensuring that homeless families and individuals do not lose Medicaid coverage while proving citizenship.
In August, the Alliance provided comments to the Department of Health and Human Services explaining the difficulty those experiencing homelessness could have meeting this requirement, the role Medicaid plays in ending homelessness, and suggestions for ensuring that homeless families and individuals do not lose Medicaid coverage while proving citizenship.
Changes to HMIS in the Violence Against Women Act 2005
This fact sheet examines what recent changes in VAWA mean for HMIS.
This fact sheet examines what recent changes in VAWA mean for HMIS.
Fundamental Issues to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness
This issue brief reviews the key issues surrounding youth homelessness, including causes and characteristics of homeless youth. It also contains an introductory explanation of the youth housing continuum, a development model for stable and supportive housing for young adults and policy implications regarding youth homelessness.
Housing First: A New Approach to Ending Homelessness
This document provides a brief overview of Housing First.
This document provides a brief overview of Housing First.
Alliance Online News
August 8, 2006
August 8, 2006
Sourcebook on Ending Family Homelessness
This sourcebook provides resources to assist communities in ending family homelessness. It includes the following:
- The Mayor's Checklist
- The Essential Systems Needed to End Family Homelessness
- What You Should Know About Family Homelessness
- Tools to End Homelessness Among Families
- What State and Local TANF Agencies Can Do to End Family Homelessness
- What PHAs Can Do to End Family Homelessness
- What Child Welfare Agencies Can Do to End Family Homelessness
- Family Unification Program Using TANF Block Grant Funds to House Homeless Families
TN - Chattanooga
The Blueprint to End Chronic Homelessness in the Chattanooga Region in Ten Years
The Blueprint to End Chronic Homelessness in the Chattanooga Region in Ten Years
CO - Denver
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness: A Report to the Citizens of Denver by the Denver Commission to End Homelessness
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness: A Report to the Citizens of Denver by the Denver Commission to End Homelessness
TX - Corpus Christi
A Strategic Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Seven Years, Corpus Christi
A Strategic Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Seven Years, Corpus Christi
MI - Grand Rapids and Kent County
Vision to End Homelessness: Grand Rapids Area Housing Continuum of Care
Vision to End Homelessness: Grand Rapids Area Housing Continuum of Care
WA - King County
A Roof Over Every Bed in King County: Our Community's Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Roof Over Every Bed in King County: Our Community's Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
AZ - Maricopa County
Ending Homelessness is Everyone's Responsibility: Regional Plan to End Homelessness
Ending Homelessness is Everyone's Responsibility: Regional Plan to End Homelessness
PA - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Greater Philadelphia urban Affairs Coalition
Our Way Home: A Blueprint to End Homelessness in Philadelphia
Our Way Home: A Blueprint to End Homelessness in Philadelphia
PA - Philadelphia, Pensylvania: Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness
Opening the Door, to Let the Future In
Opening the Door, to Let the Future In
WA - Pierce County
The Road Home: A Ten-Year Plan for Pierce County
The Road Home: A Ten-Year Plan for Pierce County
CO - State of Colorado
State of Colorado Homeless Policy Academy Mainstream Resources Action Plan
State of Colorado Homeless Policy Academy Mainstream Resources Action Plan
FL - Tampa and Hillsborough County
Places for People: A 10 Year Community Response Initiative to End Homelessness
Places for People: A 10 Year Community Response Initiative to End Homelessness
RI - State of Rhode Island
With Its State Motto, Rhode Island Promises Hope. Fulfilling That Promise For All Rhode Islanders Means Ending Homelessness
With Its State Motto, Rhode Island Promises Hope. Fulfilling That Promise For All Rhode Islanders Means Ending Homelessness
MI - Washtenaw County
A Home for Everyone: A Blueprint to End Homelessness in Washtenaw County
A Home for Everyone: A Blueprint to End Homelessness in Washtenaw County
OH - Warren and Trumbull Counties
Blueprint to End Homelessness: A Ten Year Plan 2006-2016
Blueprint to End Homelessness: A Ten Year Plan 2006-2016
Alliance Online News
August 1, 2006
August 1, 2006
Alliance Online News
July 25, 2006
July 25, 2006
Accessing Public Benefits: SSI and SSDI by Yvonne M. Perret
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Yvonne M. Perret. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Yvonne M. Perret. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Developing Plans to End Homelessness in Rural Communities by Keith Wasserman
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Keith Wasserman. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Keith Wasserman. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Education Services for Homeless Children and Youth by Joy Moses
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Joy Moses. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Joy Moses. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Family Services in Pennsylvania by Carla H. Falkenstein
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Carla H. Falkenstein. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Carla H. Falkenstein. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Improving Services for Homeless Children by Katie Volk
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Katie Volk. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Katie Volk. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Influencing Change Through Advocacy at the State Level by Betsy Lieberman
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Betsy Lieberman. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Betsy Lieberman. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Influencing Change Through Advocacy at the State Level: Suggestions from a Hennepin County Bureaucrat by Marge Wherley
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marge Wherley. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marge Wherley. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Promising Outcomes to End Youth Homelessness Using Transitional Living Programs: The Lighthouse Transition System by Mark Kroner
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Mark Kroner. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Mark Kroner. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Promoting Successful Transition from Foster / Group Home Settings to Independent Living Among Pregnant and Parenting Teens by Janet Max
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Janet Max. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Janet Max. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Rural Homeless Initiative of Southeast and Central Ohio by Cynthia Tindongan
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Cynthia Tindongan. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Cynthia Tindongan. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Service Enriched Housing / Resident Services by Kathryn Bryan
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kathryn Bryan. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kathryn Bryan. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
The Public Housing Authority Code by Debbie Thiele
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Debbie Thiele. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Debbie Thiele. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Working With Your Public Housing Authority: The Lancaster County Pennsylvania Experience by Kay Moshier McDivitt
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kay Moshier McDivitt. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kay Moshier McDivitt. Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Community Focus: Westchester County by Robert Sanborn
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Robert Sanborn. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Robert Sanborn. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
ECS FAST Housing: The Keys to Success by Shana L. Mitchell
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Shanna L. Mitchell. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Shanna L. Mitchell. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Funding Innovations for Housing Youth by Peter Lawrence
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Peter Lawrence. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Peter Lawrence. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Funding Innovations for Housing Youth by Roxana Torrico
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Roxana Torrico. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Roxana Torrico. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Hospital Discharge of Homeless Persons in Chicago by Arturo Bendixen
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Arturo Bendixen. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Arturo Bendixen. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Mental Health Systems Response to Homelessness by Martha Are
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Martha Are. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Martha Are. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Stabilizing Homeless Families: Case Management Before & After The Move Into Permanent Housing by Tanya Tull
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Tanya Tull. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Tanya Tull. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Strange Bedfellows: Thoughts on the Once and Future Role of Hospitals and Academic Medical Centers in the Care of Homeless Persons by James O'Connell
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by James O'Connell. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by James O'Connell. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
The Right Mix; Targeting Housing and Services Resources by Suzanne Wagner
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Suzanne Wagner. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Suzanne Wagner. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
The Role of Transitional Housing In Ending Homelessness "The Carpenter's Shelter Model" by Donald H. Whitehead
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Donald Whitehead. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Donald Whitehead. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Using Data: Mining the HMIS Treasure Chest by Tracy D'Alanno
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Tracy D'Alanno. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Tracy D'Alanno. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Converting Transitional Housing to Permanent Supportive Housing by Colleen Bain Gold
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Colleen Bain Gold. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Colleen Bain Gold. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Diversion and Jail Discharge Strategies by Ron Honberg
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ron Honberg. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ron Honberg. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Housing Chronically Homeless People: HOUSING FIRST Programs in Philadelphia by David Dunbeck
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by David Dunbeck. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by David Dunbeck. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Housing Chronically Homeless People; Scattered Site by Lloyd Pendleton and Sam Tsemberis
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Lloyd Pendleton and Sam Tsemberis. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Lloyd Pendleton and Sam Tsemberis. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Working With Landlords: A Community Level Perspective on How Providers Can Help To Connect Homeless People With Housing by Hazel Weiss
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Hazel Weiss. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Hazel Weiss. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Alternatives To Shelter by Liora Berry
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Liora Berry. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Liora Berry. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Building Housing First into Your Community's Homeless System by Liz Drapa
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Liz Drapa. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Liz Drapa. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Building Housing First into Your Community's Homeless System: The Lancaster County Pennsylvania Experience by Kay Moshier McDivitt
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kay Moshier McDivitt. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kay Moshier McDivitt. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Community Engagement Program by Sarah Goforth
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Sarah Goforth. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Sarah Goforth. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Critical Decision Making: Designing Rental Subsidy Programs by Betsy Benito
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Betsy Benito. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Betsy Benito. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Housing Families with Substance Use Challenges by Deborah Werner
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Deborah Werner. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Deborah Werner. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Housing Families with Substance Use Challenges: Amethyst, Inc. by Ginny O'Keefe
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ginny O'Keefe. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ginny O'Keefe. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Housing Stability Plus: The Nation's Largest Local Rental Subsidy Program for the Homeless by Barbara Rosenberg
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Barbara Rosenberg. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Barbara Rosenberg. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Innovations in Domestic Violence Response: Creating New Options for Survivors by Kris Billhardt
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kris Billhardt. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kris Billhardt. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Innovative Rent Assistance: Preventing & Ending Homelessness by Heather Lyons
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Heather Lyons. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Heather Lyons. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Preventing Family Homelessness by Barbara C. Banaszynski
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Barbara Banaszynski. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Barbara Banaszynski. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Preventing Family Homelessness by Melissa Mowery
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Melissa Mowery. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Melissa Mowery. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Preventing Homelessness: The Housing Help Program by Jo Gonsalves
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Jo Gonsalves. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Jo Gonsalves. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
State Government: Addressing Youth Homelessness by Tracy D'Alanno
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Tracy D'Alanno. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Tracy D'Alanno. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Substance Abuse and Homelessness by Charlene E. Le Fauve
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Charlene E. Le Fauve. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Charlene E. Le Fauve. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Taking Charge: Effective Oversight Structures for Plan Implementation - The Chicago Continuum of Care by Gabe Bodzin
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Gabe Bodzin. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Gabe Bodzin. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Taking Charge: Effective Oversight Structures for Plan Implementation by Barbara Poppe
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Barbara Poppe. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Barbara Poppe. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
The Threats & Promises/Opportunities of Downsizing Shelter by Susanne Beaton
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Suzanne Beaton. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Suzanne Beaton. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
What's Up in California: New Funding Sources for Mental Health Services by Alecia Hopper and Jonathan Hunter
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Alecia Hopper and Jonathan Hunter. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Alecia Hopper and Jonathan Hunter. Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
A Service - Enriched Supportive Housing Model by Deborah Cutler and May Shields
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Debroah Cutler and May Shields. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Debroah Cutler and May Shields. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Family Interventions for Runaway Youth by David Pollio, Sanna Thompson, and Norweeta Milburn
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by David Pollio, Sanna Thompson, and Norweeta Milburn. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by David Pollio, Sanna Thompson, and Norweeta Milburn. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Hocking County Housing Coalition by Martin Hammer
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Martin Hammer. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Martin Hammer. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Performance Based Contracting: The Do's OR Don'ts by William Phillips
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by William Phillips. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by William Phillips. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Performance Based Contracting: Hennepin County by Marge Wherley
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marge Wherley. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marge Wherley. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Recent Actions By the City and County of Los Angeles To Address Family Homelessness by Ruth Schwartz
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ruth Schwartz. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ruth Schwartz. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Sight Unseen: The Neglected Problems of Rural Homelessness by Diana T. Myers
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Diana T. Myers. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Diana T. Myers. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Tapping into the Child Welfare System: The Allegheny County Experience by Marc Cherna
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marc Cherna. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marc Cherna. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Homeless and Prisoner Re-Entry by Katherine Brown
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Katherine Brown. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Katherine Brown. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Housing Chronically Homeless People in Single Site Projects by Matthew Doherty, Kevin Sharps, Steven Shum, and Katrina Van Valkenburgh
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Matthew Doherty, Kevin Sharps, Steven Shum, and Katrina Van Valkenburgh. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Matthew Doherty, Kevin Sharps, Steven Shum, and Katrina Van Valkenburgh. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Intersections between Child Welfare & Homeless Systems: Results from 2 Research Studies by Stephen Metraux
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Stephen Metraux. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Stephen Metraux. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Massachusetts' Efforts to End Family Homelessness by John Wagner
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by John Wagner. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by John Wagner. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Massachusetts' Efforts to End Family Homelessness by Linda Fosburgh
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Linda Fosburgh. Monday, July 17, 2006
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Linda Fosburgh. Monday, July 17, 2006
Medicaid Citizenship Verification Requrement by Ilana Cohen
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ilana Cohen. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ilana Cohen. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Permanent Supportive Housing and Mental Health System Transformation: Key Elements in the Efforts to End and Prevent Homelessness by Marti Knisley and Stephen Day
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marti Knisley and Stephen Day. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marti Knisley and Stephen Day. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Responding to Violence Against Women through a Housing First Program by Kris Billhardt
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kris Billhardt. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Kris Billhardt. Monday, July 17, 2006.
The Point in Time Enumeration Process in Washington, D.C. by Darlene Mathews
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Darlene Mathews. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Darlene Mathews. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Using Medicaid to End Homelessness by Brent Matthews
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Brent Matthews. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Brent Matthews. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Using Medicaid to Help End Homelessness by Carol Wilkins
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Carol Wilkins. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Carol Wilkins. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Working with HFAs: Structured Financing Programs by Andrew Baldwin
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Andrew Baldwin. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Andrew Baldwin. Monday, July 17, 2006.
Rural Homelessness: Challenges and Strategies by Mark Kudlowitz
07/16/06, Mark Kudlowitz, Housing Assistance Council Presented by Mark Kudlowitz of the Housing Assistance Council as part of the workshop of the same title, held on Monday, July 17, 2006.
07/16/06, Mark Kudlowitz, Housing Assistance Council Presented by Mark Kudlowitz of the Housing Assistance Council as part of the workshop of the same title, held on Monday, July 17, 2006.
Service Enriched Housing
On this audio conference experts discussed the role of service enriched housing in ending homelessness.
Alliance Online News
July 11, 2006
July 11, 2006
Alliance Online News
June 27, 2006
June 27, 2006
Alliance Online News
June 20, 2006
June 20, 2006
Innovative Housing Subsidies
Experts discuss state and locally funded housing subsidies that help families transition out of homelessness and explored state and local rent subsidy programs, including an examination of funding constraints and other considerations that influenced the design of the subsidies
Experts discuss state and locally funded housing subsidies that help families transition out of homelessness and explored state and local rent subsidy programs, including an examination of funding constraints and other considerations that influenced the design of the subsidies
Alliance Online News
June 13, 2006
June 13, 2006
Alliance Online News
June 6, 2006
June 6, 2006
Promising Strategies to End Family Homelessness
Family homelessness is more widespread than many think, but it is not an unsolvable problem. Across the country, hundreds of communities are planning to end homelessness, and a handful of communities and many local programs are making progress in ending family homelessness. This paper highlights the strategies promising communities are using to accomplish the goal of ending family homelessness.
Family homelessness is more widespread than many think, but it is not an unsolvable problem. Across the country, hundreds of communities are planning to end homelessness, and a handful of communities and many local programs are making progress in ending family homelessness. This paper highlights the strategies promising communities are using to accomplish the goal of ending family homelessness.
Alliance Online News
May 30, 2006
May 30, 2006
Alliance Online News
April 25, 2006
April 25, 2006
Alliance Online News
May 23, 2006
May 23, 2006
Housing Assistance for Extremely Low Income People and Disabled People in H.R. 4939, The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery
The National Alliance to End Homelessness requests that language providing $100 million for project-based rental subsidies, including 4,500 subsidies for use in permanent supportive housing, be included in the final, conferenced, version of H.R. 4939.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness requests that language providing $100 million for project-based rental subsidies, including 4,500 subsidies for use in permanent supportive housing, be included in the final, conferenced, version of H.R. 4939.
Alliance Online News
May 16, 2006
May 16, 2006
Permanent Supportive Housing in the Emergency Supplemental
Thanks to an amendment introduced by Senator Landrieu (D-LA) and supported by Senator Vitter (R-LA), the Senate version of the supplemental appropriations bill includes funding for supportive housing (housing linked with services for extremely low-income people) in the Gulf Coast. The bill would make 4,500 project based rent subsidies available for use in supportive housing. These rent subsidies can be linked to the GO-Zone tax credits and service supports to create supportive housing for disabled and vulnerable residents of the Gulf Coast. This proposal conforms to Louisiana’s The Road Home housing plan, and the needs of communities throughout the region.
Thanks to an amendment introduced by Senator Landrieu (D-LA) and supported by Senator Vitter (R-LA), the Senate version of the supplemental appropriations bill includes funding for supportive housing (housing linked with services for extremely low-income people) in the Gulf Coast. The bill would make 4,500 project based rent subsidies available for use in supportive housing. These rent subsidies can be linked to the GO-Zone tax credits and service supports to create supportive housing for disabled and vulnerable residents of the Gulf Coast. This proposal conforms to Louisiana’s The Road Home housing plan, and the needs of communities throughout the region.
Hospital Discharge: How Partnership Can End Homelessness
Experts discussed how housing and services for homeless individuals benefit homeless individuals as well as the health care industry’s bottom-line.
Experts discussed how housing and services for homeless individuals benefit homeless individuals as well as the health care industry’s bottom-line.
Letter from Alliance President Nan Roman to House Appropriations Chair Jerry Lewis
This letter, from Alliance President Nan Roman to House Appropriations Chair Jerry Lewis, was written to urge the support, in conference, of a provision to provide housing for the Gulf COast's most vulnerable citizens that was included in the Senate version of H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery.
This letter, from Alliance President Nan Roman to House Appropriations Chair Jerry Lewis, was written to urge the support, in conference, of a provision to provide housing for the Gulf COast's most vulnerable citizens that was included in the Senate version of H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery.
National Housing Groups Requests in Conference for Hurricane Recovery Supplemental Spending Bill
The Senate approved its $28.9 billion hurricane recovery package on May 4, 2006, improving in many ways upon the companion measure that passed the full House, H.R. 4939, on March 16. Several aspects of the Senate bill are critical to ensure the needs of elderly, disabled and other extremely low income renters in the Gulf coast are met, and we request that these changes remain in any compromise that emerges from conference committee negotiations.
The Senate approved its $28.9 billion hurricane recovery package on May 4, 2006, improving in many ways upon the companion measure that passed the full House, H.R. 4939, on March 16. Several aspects of the Senate bill are critical to ensure the needs of elderly, disabled and other extremely low income renters in the Gulf coast are met, and we request that these changes remain in any compromise that emerges from conference committee negotiations.
Alliance Online News
May 9, 2006
May 9, 2006
Alliance Online News
May 2, 2006
May 2, 2006
Community Snapshot: Columbus
Family homelessness in Columbus, OH decreased by 46 percent between 1997 and 2004.
Family homelessness in Columbus, OH decreased by 46 percent between 1997 and 2004.
Written Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. May 1, 2006.
Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. May 1, 2006.
Written Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. May 1, 2006.
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Concerning Programs in the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. May 1, 2006.
Alliance Online News
April 18, 2006
April 18, 2006
Chattanooga's Efforts in Housing Chronically Homeless People
Experts discussed how Chattanooga is using a grant from HUD, HHS, and the VA to provided scattered site housing with assertive community treatment teams.
Experts discussed how Chattanooga is using a grant from HUD, HHS, and the VA to provided scattered site housing with assertive community treatment teams.
Alliance Online News
April 11, 2006
April 11, 2006
Awards Ceremony Recognizes Work to End Homelessness
Press Release | April 10, 2006
Press Release | April 10, 2006
Alliance Online News
April 4, 2006
April 4, 2006
Testimony of Steve Berg on The Community Partnership to End Homelessness Act S.1801
Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. March 30, 2006
Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. March 30, 2006
Alliance Online News
March 28, 2006
March 28, 2006
Alliance Online News
March 21, 2006
March 21, 2006
Alliance Online News
March 14, 2006
March 14, 2006
Federal Funding for Youth Housing Programs
This document was used as additional material for the the Federal Funding for Youth Housing Programs Audio Conference held on March 9, 2006.
This document was used as additional material for the the Federal Funding for Youth Housing Programs Audio Conference held on March 9, 2006.
Federal Funding for Youth Housing Programs
Experts explored dedicated funding sources for affordable housing that can serve homeless youth.
Alliance Online News
March 7, 2006
March 7, 2006
HUD's Homeless Assistance Program
March 6, 2006
March 6, 2006
SELHA Sample Letter to Cosponsors
March 3, 2006
March 3, 2006
NV - Las Vegas
Homes for Homeless Nevadans: 10 Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness
Homes for Homeless Nevadans: 10 Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness
California: Preventing Homelessness Among Reentering Prisoners
This best practice brief provides an overview of California's plans for a re-entry initiative to fund coaches to assist ex-offenders in locating housing and accessing stabilization services. The initiative would also offer rent subsidies to program participants.
This best practice brief provides an overview of California's plans for a re-entry initiative to fund coaches to assist ex-offenders in locating housing and accessing stabilization services. The initiative would also offer rent subsidies to program participants.
Iowa: Preventing Homelessness Among Reentering Prisoners
Working in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Corrections, Polk County Decategorization administers the youthful offender portion of the "Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Grant" to provide a supportive and cohesive transition for juveniles aging out of the juvenile system and returning to the community.
Working in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Corrections, Polk County Decategorization administers the youthful offender portion of the "Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Grant" to provide a supportive and cohesive transition for juveniles aging out of the juvenile system and returning to the community.
Alliance Online News
February 28, 2006
February 28, 2006
CBPP Budget Process Presentation
February 27, 2006
February 27, 2006
Alliance Online News
February 21, 2006
February 21, 2006
McKinney -Vento Homeless Assistance Programs: Success Stories
February 15, 2006
February 15, 2006
OMB Gives Highest Rating to Homeless Assistance Programs
February 15, 2006
February 15, 2006
Alliance Online News
February 14, 2006
February 14, 2006
Converting Tenant Based Vouchers
This audio conference focused on how communities can take advantage of new rules about converting tenant-based housing vouchers into project based vouchers.
This audio conference focused on how communities can take advantage of new rules about converting tenant-based housing vouchers into project based vouchers.
Alliance Online News
February 7, 2006
February 7, 2006
Alliance Online News
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
Alliance Online News
January 24, 2006
January 24, 2006
Alliance Online News
January 17, 2006
January 17, 2006
FL - Pinellas County
Opening Doors of Oportunity: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Pinellas County
Opening Doors of Oportunity: A 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Pinellas County
Using a Neighborhood-Based Strategy to Prevent Homelessness in New York City
This audio conference highlighted New York City’s HomeBase program, which targets neighborhoods where high numbers of households enter the shelter system.
This audio conference highlighted New York City’s HomeBase program, which targets neighborhoods where high numbers of households enter the shelter system.
Alliance Online News
January 10, 2006
January 10, 2006
Notes from New Orleans - Alliance President Nan Roman, December 2005
Alliance President Nan Roman's notes having recently returned from New Orleans, to share her fresh impressions of the problems there and to report on the work the Alliance has been doing to help.
Alliance President Nan Roman's notes having recently returned from New Orleans, to share her fresh impressions of the problems there and to report on the work the Alliance has been doing to help.
Alliance Online News
January 4, 2006
January 4, 2006
WA - Clark County
Clark County 10-Year Homeless Housing Plan
Clark County 10-Year Homeless Housing Plan
FL - Gainesville and Alachua County
Grace for the Homeless: City of Gainesville/Alachua County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Grace for the Homeless: City of Gainesville/Alachua County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
WA - Spokane County
Spokane Regional 10-Year Plan to Address Homelessness
Spokane Regional 10-Year Plan to Address Homelessness
Implications of the Family Homelessness Study in New York City
This audio conference focused on implications of research findings from a study of family homelessness in New York City.
This audio conference focused on implications of research findings from a study of family homelessness in New York City.
Supportive Housing for New Orleans: Welcoming Home People with Disabilities
The rebuilding of New Orleans provides the opportunity for the City, the State and the federal government to welcome home people with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to Katrina’s devastation, Mayor Ray Nagin commissioned a plan to accomplish the goal of ending chronic homelessness – the long-term homelessness of vulnerable persons with disabilities - as have the mayors of almost 200 other cities. Katrina’s catastrophic flooding of New Orleans caused widespread homelessness beyond that which already existed, including the tragedy of thousands of persons with disabilities losing their homes. New Orleans can create a national model for ending homelessness by ensuring that all disabled displaced New Orleanians have a place to call home in their beloved city.
The rebuilding of New Orleans provides the opportunity for the City, the State and the federal government to welcome home people with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to Katrina’s devastation, Mayor Ray Nagin commissioned a plan to accomplish the goal of ending chronic homelessness – the long-term homelessness of vulnerable persons with disabilities - as have the mayors of almost 200 other cities. Katrina’s catastrophic flooding of New Orleans caused widespread homelessness beyond that which already existed, including the tragedy of thousands of persons with disabilities losing their homes. New Orleans can create a national model for ending homelessness by ensuring that all disabled displaced New Orleanians have a place to call home in their beloved city.
WA - Chelan and Douglas Counties
Ten-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Chelan and Douglas Counties
Ten-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Chelan and Douglas Counties
OK - Norman
ECHO: End Chronic Homelessness by 2015
ECHO: End Chronic Homelessness by 2015
Responding to Substance Abuse in Homeless Families
This audio conference highlighted how two programs in San Francisco respond to substance abuse issues in homeless families in their programs, using harm reduction strategies.
This audio conference highlighted how two programs in San Francisco respond to substance abuse issues in homeless families in their programs, using harm reduction strategies.
PA - State of Pennsylvania
Agenda for Ending Homelessness in Pennsylvania
Agenda for Ending Homelessness in Pennsylvania
Ryan White Care Act Fact Sheet
November 1, 2005
November 1, 2005
Using HMIS for Planning
Experts discussed how to use data as an invaluable tool in efforts to end homelessness.
Experts discussed how to use data as an invaluable tool in efforts to end homelessness.
FL - Broward County
A Way Home: Broward County, Florida's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
A Way Home: Broward County, Florida's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
SC - Greenville
Blueprint to End Homelessness in Greenville County, South Carolina
Blueprint to End Homelessness in Greenville County, South Carolina
TN - Knoxville
Knoxville and Knox County Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Knoxville and Knox County Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
NY - Albany
Albany County Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Albany County Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
New Orleans Evacuees Need Housing and Support Services Together
The disaster in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast has created hundreds of thousands of homeless people. Some of them—the ones with more resources and stronger support networks—will quickly find their own way back into housing, although not without displacement, substantial financial consequence, and tremendous personal anguish. Others, however, will need more help getting back into housing and on their feet. Two decades of research have concluded that lack of stable, permanent housing results in serious consequences. In the absence of stable housing stress goes up, child performance in school goes down, treatment regimens fail and employment becomes difficult to gain or maintain. We must rapidly get those made homeless by the hurricane back into permanent housing.
The disaster in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast has created hundreds of thousands of homeless people. Some of them—the ones with more resources and stronger support networks—will quickly find their own way back into housing, although not without displacement, substantial financial consequence, and tremendous personal anguish. Others, however, will need more help getting back into housing and on their feet. Two decades of research have concluded that lack of stable, permanent housing results in serious consequences. In the absence of stable housing stress goes up, child performance in school goes down, treatment regimens fail and employment becomes difficult to gain or maintain. We must rapidly get those made homeless by the hurricane back into permanent housing.
Ryan White Care Act Letter to the Administration
September 19, 2006
September 19, 2006
Testimony of Nan Roman on Katrina Housing Relief
Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. Housing of Representatives. September 15, 2005
Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. Housing of Representatives. September 15, 2005
CA - San Diego
Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in the San Diego Region
Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in the San Diego Region
MN - St. Paul and Ramsey County
Plan to End Homelessness, St. Paul-Ramsey County
Plan to End Homelessness, St. Paul-Ramsey County
A Full Continuum of Housing Options for Homeless Youth
This audio conference focused on the unique set of housing challenges facing homeless youth.
This audio conference focused on the unique set of housing challenges facing homeless youth.
Ten Essentials to Ending Youth Homelessness
This toolkit provides a brief overview of the ten essentials strategies for ending youth homelessness in your community.
This toolkit provides a brief overview of the ten essentials strategies for ending youth homelessness in your community.
CA - Pasadena
City of Pasadena 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
City of Pasadena 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
CA - Oakland and Alameda County
Alameda Countywide Homeless and Special Needs Housing Plan
Alameda Countywide Homeless and Special Needs Housing Plan
Sight Unseen: The Neglected Problem of Rural Homelessness by Diana Myers
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Diane Myers, Diana T. Myers and Associates Inc. July 12, 2005
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Diane Myers, Diana T. Myers and Associates Inc. July 12, 2005
Domestic Violence: A Primary Path to Homelessness by Ellen Bassuk and Dawn Jahn Moses
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ellen Bassuk and Dawn Jahn Moses, New York City. July 12, 2005
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Ellen Bassuk and Dawn Jahn Moses, New York City. July 12, 2005
Innovations in Rental Assistance: Housing Stability Plus by Linda Gibbs
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Commissioner Linda Gibbs, New York City. July 12, 2005
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Commissioner Linda Gibbs, New York City. July 12, 2005
Direct Access to Housing in San Francisco by Marc Trotz
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Allison Recca-Ryan, Leslie Wise, John Rowland, Coporation for Supportive Housing. July 12, 2005
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Allison Recca-Ryan, Leslie Wise, John Rowland, Coporation for Supportive Housing. July 12, 2005
How Behavioral Health Systems Are Preventing Homelessness by Marti Knisley
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marti Knisley, DC Department of Mental Health. July 12, 2005
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Marti Knisley, DC Department of Mental Health. July 12, 2005
All the Way Home Reentry and Housing by Richard Cho
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Richard Cho, Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Richard Cho, Corporation for Supportive Housing.
All the Way Home Reentry and Housing by Anthony Lowery
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Anthony Lowery, Safer Foundation.
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference by Anthony Lowery, Safer Foundation.
AL - Mobile and Baldwin Counties
A Plan to End Chronic Homelessness In Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama
A Plan to End Chronic Homelessness In Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama
CT - New Haven
The New Haven Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
The New Haven Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
TN - Nashville
The Strategic Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Nashville
The Strategic Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Nashville
PA - Allegheny County
Ending Homelessness Now: Creating New Partnerships for Change
Ending Homelessness Now: Creating New Partnerships for Change
MA - Quincy
City of Quincy, Massachusetts: 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
City of Quincy, Massachusetts: 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
CT - Bridgeport
The Greater Bridgeport Area Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
The Greater Bridgeport Area Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
CT - Hartford
Hartford's Plan to End Chronic Homelessness by 2015
Hartford's Plan to End Chronic Homelessness by 2015
Community Snapshot: Hennepin County
From 2000 to 2004 family homelessness in Hennepin County, MN declined by 43 percent. Learn how they made this progress.
From 2000 to 2004 family homelessness in Hennepin County, MN declined by 43 percent. Learn how they made this progress.
Community Snapshot: New York City
In 2002, the city placed 22 percent of families who entered shelter in permanent housing; in 2003, 28 percent were placed; and in 2004, 33 percent were placed. Learn how they made this progress.
In 2002, the city placed 22 percent of families who entered shelter in permanent housing; in 2003, 28 percent were placed; and in 2004, 33 percent were placed. Learn how they made this progress.
Community Snapshot: Portland and Multnomah County
Overall, homelessness in Portland has decreased by 13 percent from 5,103 in 2005 to 4,456 in 2007. Learn how this progress was made.
Overall, homelessness in Portland has decreased by 13 percent from 5,103 in 2005 to 4,456 in 2007. Learn how this progress was made.
Community Snapshot: San Francisco
From 2002 - 2005, chronic homelessness in San Francisco dropped 28 percent.
From 2002 - 2005, chronic homelessness in San Francisco dropped 28 percent.
MA - Cambridge
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Cambridge
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Cambridge
UT - Salt Lake County
Ending Chronic Homelessness in Salt Lake County, Ten Year Plan
Ending Chronic Homelessness in Salt Lake County, Ten Year Plan
VA - Norfolk
City of Norfolk Blueprint of the Plan to End Homelessness
City of Norfolk Blueprint of the Plan to End Homelessness
CA - Santa Clara County
Keys to Housing: A 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Santa Clara County
Keys to Housing: A 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Santa Clara County
Family Homelessness in Our Nation: A Problem with a Solution
This report examines the nature and causes of family homelessness and outlines approaches that communities are pursuing to provide homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing.
This report examines the nature and causes of family homelessness and outlines approaches that communities are pursuing to provide homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing.
Nan Roman, 2005 Annual Awards Ceremony
National Alliance to End Homelessness President Nan Roman speaks at the 2005 Annual Awards Ceremony.
2005 Public Sector Achievement Award Video, The Honorable Jack Reed
A video detailing the accomplishments and efforts of Paul B. Fireman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Exectutive Officer Reebok International, Ltd. and recipient of the 2005 National Alliance to End Homelessness Private Sector Achievement Award.
The Honorable Jack Reed, 2005 Annual Awards Ceremony
The Honorable Jack Reed, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, accepts the 2005 Public Sector Achievement Award from the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
2005 John W. Macy Award Video, The Melville Charitable Trust
A video detailing the accomplishments and efforts of The Melville Charitable Trust, recipient of the 2005 National Alliance to End Homelessness John W. Macy Award.
Stephen Melville, 2005 Annual Awards Ceremony
Stephen Melville, Chairman of The Melville Charitable Trust, accept the 2005 Nationa