Family Services Meeting Minutes – 9/10/13

Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes September 10, 2013 In attendance:  Jen Aprin, YWCA, Jane Banks, Center for Human Development, Brenda Barcome, YWCA New Beginnings, Shannon Barry, Springfield Public Schools, Bonnie […]

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Published in Family Services Committee, Uncategorized on September 13, 2013.

Housing People with Sex Offense Histories Minutes and Materials – 9/9/13

At the meeting outlined below, Joe Critelli of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office shared his hand-outs for prospective employers and landlords providing “reasons to hire or rent people with sex […]

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Published in Housing Sex Offenders on September 13, 2013.

Jay Levy publishes book on Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach and Housing First

Jay Levy, our Network partner from Eliot CHS-Homeless Services, has just released a new book entitled Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Helping Couples, Youth, and Unaccompanied Adults.   […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on September 9, 2013.

USICH Resources Available

From USICH Regional Coordinator Bob Pulster: In case you did not see this new tool recently released by the USICH, the USICH Housing First Checklist is a practical way to assess whether […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on September 9, 2013.

Hampden County Continuum of Care Update; Meeting 9/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE There’s a lot going on with the Hampden County CoC!  Please join the CoC if you are interested in homelessness in Hampden County.  Now is […]

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Published in Continuum of Care, Springfield CoC on September 3, 2013.

Wheelchair Accessible Senior Housing Available

Are you 62 or older and looking for an affordable, independent-living apartment in the country?  This might be your chance! Come take a look! Information Session: September 4th, 2013,  10:00 […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on August 28, 2013.

CoC/Network Survey Results

Thanks to all who participated in the CoC/Network Survey! We received input from 75 people representing all sectors and subregions. Much was learned. Click here to view results.

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Published in 3 County CoC, Continuum of Care, Network, Springfield CoC on August 27, 2013.

Important Information for Families Timing Out of HomeBASE Rental Assistance

Thanks to the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless for this update: Next Steps: Potential Resources for Families Timing Out of HomeBASE Rental Assistance  All families still receiving HomeBASE Rental Assistance […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on August 26, 2013.

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