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Newsletter May 2010
In This Issue
On the Ground: Comprehensive, Family-Oriented Care
Join The National Center's Facebook Page!
2009 Annual Report
Mississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness Listening Tour
Free Training: Promoting Wellness - An Integrated Approach to Homeless Service Delivery
Join Our Mailing List
hugging mom sonOn the Ground: Comprehensive, Family-Oriented Care 
 
The Homeless Families Program at the Family Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, provides comprehensive care for homeless families in a family practice, primary care setting.   Originally showcased in America's Youngest Outcasts, this is one of several case studies based on innovative programs around the country.  Continue reading...
Join The National Center's Facebook Page!
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The National Center on Family Homelessness has officially launched our new Facebook page to keep you posted on the latest news and events.  We invite you to become a fan and "Like" our page.  We also encourage you to share the page with your friends and colleagues by posting it on your Wall.  Join us on Facebook!
2009 Annual Report
 
The National Center on Family Homelessness recently released our 2009 Annual Report.  For more than two decades, we have been the leading voice for homeless children and families.  Read the report to learn more about our research, programs, training, and policy initiatives.

Baby looking upMississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness Listening Tour

The Mississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness conducted a Listening Tour throughout the state during the first week of May.  Community leaders, providers, advocates and policymakers in five regions gathered to discuss ways to prevent and end child and family homelessness throughout Mississippi.  The experiences and ideas that were shared will contribute to an action plan for the Mississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness.  Thanks to our many friends in Mississippi for your valuable participation, enthusiasm and input!  Learn more.
Free Training: Promoting Wellness - An Integrated Approach to Homeless Service Delivery
 
SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) and Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) are offering a two-day regional training on innovative strategies for providing homeless services and creating environments that are person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented for the Southwestern United States.  The free training will be held on May 25-26 in El Paso, Texas.  Learn more.
Take Action!  
 
Read the Dayton News article, Homeless Students Present Challenges for School Districts, featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk, President of The National Center on Family Homelessness.
 
Attend a free training in Boston!  Management Matters: Building Organizational Capacity by Strengthening Leaders is a half-day training on June 9th that will include discussions about the challenges facing leaders in homeless services organizations.
 
Share what is happening in your state and community.  Contribute to the Campaign's blog.
 
Father's Day is just around the corner! Help homeless children and families while you shop at your favorite stores online or make a donation that honors a loved one or friend
 
Support The National Center and our Campaign to End Child Homelessness.  Make a donation online today.