Homelessness Update

Alliance Online News View in browser www.endhomelessness.org Wednesday, September 14, 2016 spotlight on... A Way home america releases plan to end youth homelessness A Way Home America has released a transition plan for the next presidential administration, calling for an end to youth homelessness. Here's how we can meet this goal by 2020: 1. Make a commitment to prevent & end youth homelessness 2. Prevent homelessness among youth & young adults 3. Help youth & young adults who become homeless find safe and stable housing quickly and transition to independence Read the full transition plan here. Read our blog on ending youth homelessness » webinar: Begin planning for the 2017 Point-in-time count Thursday, September 22, 2016 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET Unsheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) counts can be challenging. Communities may not know where to find members of this population. We will highlight two communities that have planned and implemented successful unsheltered PIT counts. In addition, William Snow of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide up-to-date guidance on expectations and resources. Register for the webinar » webinar: Rapidly Re-Housing Families in Phoenix Tuesday, September 27, 2016 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET Learning from peers is a key strategy when shifting to a more rapid re-housing focused homeless services system. Register for this webinar and learn how UMOM Day Centers in Phoenix, AZ are successfully implementing rapid re-housing for vulnerable families in their community. Register for the webinar » Alliance job opening on capacity building team The Alliance is hiring a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist to help communities implement policies and practices that are demonstrated to prevent and end homelessness. The Senior Technical Assistance Specialist will provide communities with training and technical assistance in: implementing interventions; improving local crisis systems; and focusing on data and performance. Apply » from the blog Ending Homelessness Today the official blog of the national alliance to end homelessness Medicaid Monday: Making your pitch by naehblog Read more » comments » | Day 1: Where the nation stands on youth homelessness by naehblog Read more » comments » | Four ways to help people with criminal records get a fair chance at housing by Jayme Day Read more » comments » | About Us The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the problem of homelessness and preventing its continued growth. Join Us The Alliance is online: on Facebook, on Twitter, on our blog, and on our website! Join the Alliance's online community, and stay up-to-date with homelessness and housing information. www.endhomelessness.org Forward to a Friend Need Technical Assistance? Visit the Center for Capacity Building to learn more about the ways the Center can help your community end homelessness. Sign The Statement Sign the Never Another Homeless Veteran Statement! »