EA Regulation Debate and Information
On July 17, DHCD released proposed regulations regarding implementation of the FY13 reforms to the Emergency Assistance (EA) family shelter and services program. The proposal immediately engendered strong opposition from […]
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Meeting Minutes – 7/17/12
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Work Group Meeting Minutes July 17, 2012 In attendance: Shannon Barry, Springfield Public Schools, Danielle DeBerry, ServiceNet, Paul Fitzsimmons, DCF, Lisa Goldsmith, DialSELF, Peg Keller, City of […]
Important Employment Survey Re: Homeless Families – Please Complete!
The Fireman Foundation provided support to the Network to creates its jobs action plan for homeless families. It is now following-up with an online survey below (more context provided below […]
Family Services Minutes – 7/10/12
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes July 10, 2012 In Attendance: Jane Banks, Center for Human Development, Shannon Barry, Springfield Public Schools, Tammie Butler, Community Action, Charity Day, Franklin County Regional […]
Network Presents at MHSA on Housing Sex Offenders
On Monday, July 9, The Western Mass. Network’s Work Group to House People with Sex Offense Histories presented at the Boston-based Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) monthly meeting of […]
Fiscal Year 2013 State Budget on Housing/Homelessness
On July 8, Governor Deval Patrick finalized the Fiscal Year 2013 budget. The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless offered this summary of the budget’s housing/homeless provisions, which include: Language establishing […]
Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/5/12
Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes July 5, 2012 In attendance: Carl Cignoni, Hampshire Sheriff’s Office and DOC Reentry Services, Karen Dean, Hampden County Sheriff Dept., Danielle DeBerry, ServiceNet, Gena Dube, […]
SAMHSA Mission West Community Consortium Meeting: 6/25/12
SAMHSA MissionWest Community Consortium Meeting June 25, 2012 In attendance: Leah Bradley, CommunityHealth Link, Bob Guerino, Jay Levy, Eliot CHS – Homeless Services, David Modzelewski, Mental Health Association, Jennifer Moore, […]
