Housing vouchers aren't cheap, but they seem to be the best strategy for keeping a roof over everyone's head.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Homeless Shelters? There's a Better Way. - The Atlantic
Housing vouchers aren't cheap, but they seem to be the best strategy for keeping a roof over everyone's head.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Cuomo Threatens to Seize or Shutter Homeless Shelters | Observer
Cuomo Threatens to Seize or Shutter Homeless Shelters | Observer: “The rapid growth of the homeless shelter system in recent years and the persistent nature of safety, habitability, and security-related violations in the shelters make clear the need for strong state oversight of the homeless shelter system and rigorous state enforcement mechanisms when deficiencies fail to be corrected,” the report states.
OTDA announced two of the shelters it inspected will be shut down within 90 days, though it does not identify where they are or what entity ran them—though it noted municipalities most often operate shelters directly. The Cuomo administration gave two other facilities a 90-day timeframe to come into compliance before the state will take further action. Another 21 shelters have 180 days to rectify their on-site problems, or OTDA will close their doors.
Facilities facing closure must place their residents in other housing before shuttering. OTDA and local agencies will reach out to the remaining shelters to ensure “timely correction” of their problems.
“Behind these numbers of violations lies the experience of vulnerable families and adults who frequently face behavioral health and other challenges,” the report continues. “There is a human consequence when the homeless system fails.”
The document alleges that 765 of the shelters inspected were not officially certified by the state—and that the vast majority of the 25,815 violations OTDA discovered were at the uncertified sites. As a result, the report calls for an enormous expansion of state oversight, with new requirements that municipalities submit operating and security plans in order to receive funding from OTDA.
OTDA announced two of the shelters it inspected will be shut down within 90 days, though it does not identify where they are or what entity ran them—though it noted municipalities most often operate shelters directly. The Cuomo administration gave two other facilities a 90-day timeframe to come into compliance before the state will take further action. Another 21 shelters have 180 days to rectify their on-site problems, or OTDA will close their doors.
Facilities facing closure must place their residents in other housing before shuttering. OTDA and local agencies will reach out to the remaining shelters to ensure “timely correction” of their problems.
“Behind these numbers of violations lies the experience of vulnerable families and adults who frequently face behavioral health and other challenges,” the report continues. “There is a human consequence when the homeless system fails.”
The document alleges that 765 of the shelters inspected were not officially certified by the state—and that the vast majority of the 25,815 violations OTDA discovered were at the uncertified sites. As a result, the report calls for an enormous expansion of state oversight, with new requirements that municipalities submit operating and security plans in order to receive funding from OTDA.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters - Networks
Global Network of Women’s Shelters (GNWS)
The Global Network of Women's Shelters is a global voice for survivors of violence against women and the shelters that serve them. We work to strengthen and unite the women’s shelter movement globally to end violence against women and their children.
The Global Network of Women's Shelters was founded in 2008 during the 1st World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Edmonton (Canada).
The GNWS Foundation is based in The Hague (The Netherlands).
The Chair is Bandana Rana from Nepal.
An important goal for GNWS is to strengthen continental and national networks because they are the carriers of the Global Network.
Continental networks GNWS:
Africa
African Network of Women’s shelters
www.africannetworkofwomenshelters.org
America’s
RIRE (Red Inter-America de Refugios)
https://www.facebook.com/rireorg/info
www.rire.org.mx (under construction till January 1, 2015)
Asia
Asian Network of Women’s Shelters
www.shelterasia.org
Europe
WAVE (Women Against Violence Europe)
www.wave-network.org
Oceania
WESNET National network against domestic violence
www.wesnet.org.au
National Networks GNWS
Canada
National Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses
Réseau canadien des maisons d’herbergement pour femmes
www.endvaw.ca
www.contrevff.ca
USA
NNEDV (National Network to End Domestic Violence)
www.nnedv.org
The Global Network of Women's Shelters is a global voice for survivors of violence against women and the shelters that serve them. We work to strengthen and unite the women’s shelter movement globally to end violence against women and their children.
The Global Network of Women's Shelters was founded in 2008 during the 1st World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Edmonton (Canada).
The GNWS Foundation is based in The Hague (The Netherlands).
The Chair is Bandana Rana from Nepal.
An important goal for GNWS is to strengthen continental and national networks because they are the carriers of the Global Network.
Continental networks GNWS:
Africa
African Network of Women’s shelters
www.africannetworkofwomenshelters.org
America’s
RIRE (Red Inter-America de Refugios)
https://www.facebook.com/rireorg/info
www.rire.org.mx (under construction till January 1, 2015)
Asia
Asian Network of Women’s Shelters
www.shelterasia.org
Europe
WAVE (Women Against Violence Europe)
www.wave-network.org
Oceania
WESNET National network against domestic violence
www.wesnet.org.au
National Networks GNWS
Canada
National Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses
Réseau canadien des maisons d’herbergement pour femmes
www.endvaw.ca
www.contrevff.ca
USA
NNEDV (National Network to End Domestic Violence)
www.nnedv.org
Hundreds of Women and Children Turned Away from Women's Shelters
Hundreds of Women and Children Turned Away from Women's Shelters
Turned Away from Women's Shelters
During the course of one day, nearly 8,000 women and children in
Canada were found to reside in one of the 627 shelters for abused women
operating across the country.
However, 338 women and 201
accompanying children were turned away from shelters due to a lack of
room and resources. In fact, 56 per cent of all reasons for a turn-away
was because the shelter in question was full.
Canada were found to reside in one of the 627 shelters for abused women
operating across the country.
However, 338 women and 201
accompanying children were turned away from shelters due to a lack of
room and resources. In fact, 56 per cent of all reasons for a turn-away
was because the shelter in question was full.
Homeless Shelters | Find Homeless Shelters | Homeless Shelter Search
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Women's Shelters, Transitional Housing: Find Shelters For Women
Search through our list of women's shelters including homeless shelters, family shelters, residential treatment centers, transitional housing other women's assistance resources. We are continually updating the website with new resources.
Search through our list of women's shelters including homeless shelters, family shelters, residential treatment centers, transitional housing other women's assistance resources. We are continually updating the website with new resources.
This year in America, more than 2.5 million children & their par: ents will experience homelessness
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Program | Saint John’s Program for Real Change: Mental Health Services
Without mental stability, holding down a job and supporting a family just isn’t possible. Research shows more than half of homeless mothers experience mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety. And the trauma their children face can potentially spell a lifetime of devastation. Our clinical staff provides individual, group, and family therapy for mothers and their children, crisis intervention, and addiction rehabilitation for mothers so they can cast off the heavy toll of mental health issues and make giant strides towards self-sufficiency.
Without mental stability, holding down a job and supporting a family just isn’t possible. Research shows more than half of homeless mothers experience mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety. And the trauma their children face can potentially spell a lifetime of devastation. Our clinical staff provides individual, group, and family therapy for mothers and their children, crisis intervention, and addiction rehabilitation for mothers so they can cast off the heavy toll of mental health issues and make giant strides towards self-sufficiency.
Women's shelter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Women's shelter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: United States
The first women's shelter in the United States was likely established in St. Paul, Minnesota shortly after the first domestic violence hotline was established in the same location. However, other early locations include Rosie's Place in Boston, Massachusetts, which was opened in 1974 by Kip Tiernan, and the Atlanta Union Mission in Atlanta, opened by Elsie Huck.
Women's shelters evolved over time. Grassroots community advocates in the 1970s offered shelters as one of the first services for victims of intimate partner violence. At this time, most shelters were for emergencies and involved stays less than six months.[9] Volunteers and shelter workers offered legal and welfare referrals to women when they exited but contact afterwards was limited. More recent programs, such as those funded by the Violence Against Women Act, offer longer term stays for women. These locations, as well as Transitional housing, offer more services to women and their children. Another recent change is the increasing amount of shelters publicizing their locations to increase funding and visibility in the community.
The first women's shelter in the United States was likely established in St. Paul, Minnesota shortly after the first domestic violence hotline was established in the same location. However, other early locations include Rosie's Place in Boston, Massachusetts, which was opened in 1974 by Kip Tiernan, and the Atlanta Union Mission in Atlanta, opened by Elsie Huck.
Women's shelters evolved over time. Grassroots community advocates in the 1970s offered shelters as one of the first services for victims of intimate partner violence. At this time, most shelters were for emergencies and involved stays less than six months.[9] Volunteers and shelter workers offered legal and welfare referrals to women when they exited but contact afterwards was limited. More recent programs, such as those funded by the Violence Against Women Act, offer longer term stays for women. These locations, as well as Transitional housing, offer more services to women and their children. Another recent change is the increasing amount of shelters publicizing their locations to increase funding and visibility in the community.
Health Care Without Walls Mission and Guiding Principles - Health Care Without Walls
Health Care Without Walls Mission and Guiding Principles - Health Care Without Walls: At Health Care Without Walls our mission is to improve the lives
of women who are homeless or marginally housed through quality healthcare, education, and advocacy.
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NPR : Women/Children Fleeing Abuse, Who Needs Housing, Housing First
NPR : Women/Children Fleeing Abuse, Who Needs Housing, Housing First: Remarkably, until the 1970s there were no shelters for abused women in the United States, says Smith. Today, there are more than 2,000 shelters and service programs. The number of available beds may still fall short of the need, but it represents a dramatic increase in emergency assistance.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Why join the homeless women in need newsbasket
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YOU can Assist with dissemination, feedback, information search
YOU can mash up information from different sources to generate new information.
YOU are able share information and support each other.
YOU as a solver you share with others who seek to provide a way to deal with problems.
As a Knowledge Networker YOU create both personal and project related connections with people sharing topics elated to homeless women in need
You are encouraged to join
HOMELESS WOMEN IN NEED NEWSBASKET Conversations on LinkedIn
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Monday, April 25, 2016
South Middlesex Opportunity Council - Organizing Resources For Social Change and Economic Independence
South Middlesex Opportunity Council - Organizing Resources For Social Change and Economic Independence
Welcome to SMOC! This website is designed to inform the user of who we are, what we believe in and what we do. The site is constructed to meet the needs of a variety of different users. It provides a broad overview of our organization and, hopefully, improves and increases access to all of our programs and services.
Welcome to SMOC! This website is designed to inform the user of who we are, what we believe in and what we do. The site is constructed to meet the needs of a variety of different users. It provides a broad overview of our organization and, hopefully, improves and increases access to all of our programs and services.
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- Addiction Services -- Behavioral Health Services
- Adult Mental Health Services- Behavioral Health Services
- After School Program
- Alternative Rental Voucher Program
- Appliance Management Program
- Aurora Program
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- Behavioral Health Services
- Behavioral Health Services – Addiction Services
- Behavioral Health Services – Adult Mental Health
- Behavioral Health Services – Child, Adolescent and Family Counseling Services
- Behavioral Health Services – Driver Alcohol Education
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- Child, Adolescent and Family Counseling Services -- Behavioral Health Services
- Child Care/Head Start
- Commercial Weatherization
- Common Ground Resource Center
- Crossroads Post-Detox Program
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- Driver Alcohol Education -- Behavioral Health Services
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
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- Family Shelter Services
- Family Self-Sufficiency
- Family Unification Program
- Fuel Assistance
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- Head Start/Child Care
- Heating System Repair/Replacement Program
- Home Modification Loan Program
- Housing Consumer Education Center
- Housing Corporation
- Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS
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- Mainstream Housing
- Marlboro Resource Center
- Marlboro Emergency Housing
- Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program
- Meadows
- Medway House
- MetroWest Career Center
- Metrowest Harvest Initiative Programs
- Metrowest Helpline
- Mobile Resource Team
- Mobile Stabilization Team
- Multi Family Weatherization
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- Rape Crisis Services
- Ready Willing and Able Employment Opportunities
- Real Estate and Property Management Portfolio
- Real Estate Services
- Rental Assistance Programs
- Rhodes to Recovery Program
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- Sage House Family Recovery
- Scattered Sites Family Housing
- Section 8 Housing Program
- Serenity House Recovery for Women
- Sexual Assault Services
- Shadows Emergency Housing for Women
- Shelter/Safe Home Services
- Single Adult Emergency Housing
- SMOC Energy Services
- SMOC Fuel Assistance
- SMOC Housing
- SMOC Rental Housing Units
- Substance Abuse Residential
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- WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Nutrition Program
- Weatherization
- Women's Transition Program
- Wright Home for Women
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