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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]

