Family Services Committee Minutes
We had a very productive meeting on Tuesday. I want to first flag our next meeting date since it is soon: Next Tuesday, September 15, 9:30-11:00 am, location to be […]
Nationwide surge in family homelessness
Today’s New York Times reports on the national rise in rates of family homelessness. From the article: While current national data are not available, the number of schoolchildren in homeless families […]
Family homelessness numbers
Tom Salter provided some information in a comment which is so important that I thought it should be in a post. His report: The number of families in motels statewide […]
Meeting reminders
Hello all: First, I wanted to officially introduce myself to all of you blog readers. I am the regional coordinator for the Western Mass Network to End Homelessness and I […]
Western Mass Network seeks Data Analyst
The Western Mass Network to End Homelessness, through its agent PVRVC, has released a Request for Proposals seeking a Data Analyst. RFP packets are available at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission: […]
Network Updates: Status Report
Our Network is rushing forward toward implementation. Here are updates on our work: Our Director of Regional Coordination, Pamela Schwartz, started this week. Subrecipients have been selected, and our fiscal […]
Lt. Gov. Editorial on State’s Approach to Families At-Risk of Homelessness
Yesterday’s Boston Globe had an editorial by Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray outlining the Patrick administration’s reforms to the state’s response to homelessness: the movement away from shelter to a housing-first approach; the […]
EA Eligibility: Assessment Tool Roll-Out
Email from Bob Pulster: Dear friends, On Monday DHCD staff working in local DTA offices began using a Pre Assessment Tool as part of their determination process of EA eligibility. […]
