Supports and Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness
 A paper co-authored by Dr. Ellen Bassuk, President of The National Center, is currently featured in SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center special issue of the Open Health Services and Policy Journal on "The Future of Homeless Services." A Framework for Developing Supports and Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness discusses the pressing need for supports and services for families who are experiencing homelessness. The paper proposes a framework for developing these vital supports based on the needs of families over time. The authors also review recent service trends and emerging evidence for service needs for homeless families. Continue reading... |
Creating Trauma-Informed Homeless Services
 Homelessness and trauma are inextricably linked. Many people who experience homelessness have also suffered from physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, injury, and other traumatic events. Trauma can impact all facets of a person's life and result in challenges that include mental health and substance issues, struggles maintaining housing and employment, and difficulties in relationships. Kathleen Guarino, Senior Program Associate at The National Center, will be facilitating a workshop during the pre-conference institute at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness 2010 on Monday, July 12th. Creating Trauma-Informed Homeless Services will provide a background on the relationship between trauma and homelessness, and discuss the principles of "trauma-informed" care and how to translate these principles into concrete practices in daily programming. Learn more. |
Strengthening Relationships After Returning From War
Returning war veterans without strong social support networks may find themselves isolated and at high risk for homelessness. Strong social networks can make the difference between a stable life in the community or being on the streets. Community Circles of Support for Veterans' Families (CCSVF) is an innovative demonstration project designed to address the needs of veterans and their famileis. CCSVF includes evidence-based clinical interventions to help strengthen relationships among the men and women who serve our nation and their families. Continue reading this featured article from SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center. |
| Progress in New Mexico
 Work on the New Mexico Campaign to End Child Homelessness is moving full steam ahead! We are working with local partners and the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department to develop a report that will respond to "House Memorial 7", legislation sponsored by Representative William O'Neill. The report, due in November, will offer legislative recommendations to the Interim Health and Human Services Committee about how to address child homelessness. Additionally, the New Mexico Campaign is planning an August launch for the Albuquerque-based Strong Starts for Children Initiative. The launch will kick off a series of neighborhood dialogues aimed at developing and implementing action plans to address and prevent child and family homelessness in New Mexico communities. |
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Take Action!
Webcast: Know Thyself: A Guide to Practical Program Evaluation - Learn how evaluation can help improve your program! Dr. Wendy Vaulton, Director of Research and Evaluation at The National Center on Family Homelessness, first presented this free webcast on June 30. Learn more. Listen to webcast recording. Download webcast slides.
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