Special Thanks to the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation
Our Campaign to End Child Homelessness in America continues to take flight in partnership with the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation. "Giving Homeless Children a National Voice", a new national initiative within our Campaign launched with generous support from the Wilson Foundation, will drive a comprehensive national policy agenda to improve the well-being of homeless families and children. Most importantly, homeless families will be directly involved as we bring the best solutions possible to children and families experiencing homelessness. We extend our profound gratitude to the Board of Trustees of the Wilson Foundation for their ongoing leadership and dedication to helping the vulnerable, the hardest to serve, and those facing multiple challenges. |
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Mississippi Campaign in Full Gear
 At the beginning of May, the Mississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness hosted our first Listening Tour. Since then, Mississippi Coordinator Tuwanna Williams has continued to meet with service providers, advocates, and legislators throughout the state. Tuwanna also facilitated focus groups with homeless and formerly homeless parents. Using the information gathered at these meetings, the Mississippi Campaign is in the beginning stages of drafting a Mississippi Plan to End Child Homelessness. Stay tuned for more information in the months ahead! |
New Journal Article: Staffing Strategies for Organizations
A paper co-authored by Dr. Ellen Bassuk and staff from the Campaign to End Child Homelessness was recently published in The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research. "Staffing Challenges and Strategies for Organizations Serving Individuals Who Have Experienced Homelessness" stresses the importance of hiring and retaining appropriate staff to serve those who have experienced chronic homelessness. This paper describes specific staffing challenges and strategies from the Collaborative Initiative to Help End Chronic Homelessness, as well as approaches to staffing such as team structure, staff supervision, and training. Read the article. |
| The National Center on Family Homelessness Partners with the Real Warriors Campaign
 The National Center on Family Homelessness is partnering with the Real Warriors Campaign to support reintegration of returning service members, veterans, and their families. Without strong social networks, returning war veterans can find themselves at high risk for homelessness. There are an estimated 131,000 homeless veterans in the United States. The Real Warriors Campaign, launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, combats stigma associated with seeking psychological health care and treatment for service members. Read the press release. |
