Conference Presentation | July 20, 2011

4.5 Serving Families Outside the Shelter System: Identification, Outreach, and Engagement Strategies
Some families who are homeless, or are at acute risk of homelessness, do not actively seek assistance from homeless service programs. Families may be unaware of programs that are available to help them, have become discouraged by long wait lists for assistance, or fear child welfare involvement if they share their predicament. This workshop will examine how programs are identifying families who may be sleeping outdoors, in cars, abandoned buildings, or moving frequently from one motel to another and connecting them with the supports that help them transition back into stable housing.

Speakers

• Will Harris
• Kelly Lupro