How can the local community contribute to the vision of preventing and ending homelessness? on UserVoice

We must ensure that the funding can be used for case management. [updated]

2011-10-24T11:18:33-07:00

Case management is proven to assist individuals and families stay in thier home longer. In order to keep people housed, we must support them with skilled paid staff.

6823k said:

As a graduate student myself, I have been doing research on the HUD-VASH program. Other homeless programs have modeled themselves after this program because it has proven to be very effective. And, yes, these vouchers are costly and staff is limited. So, if the concern is over funding, then why hasn't the idea of prioritization been implemented?

rehabing the boarded up houses and buildings for homeless families. We have houses we can use! [updated]

2011-09-10T17:34:15-07:00

These houses and buildings sit for years-vacant and deteriorating, why not give families the option-like Habitat- to rehab the houses themselves, with the materials being supplied by grants and the county or state funds. We could rebuild the hope of the family while protecting the family unit and providing permanent housing for them too. There is no place like home and many of our children have never had the privilege of living in a home of their own. The housing system is often cut throat and inconsiderate of some of their tenants, especially those with challenges who need the support of a case manager to keep and maintain their homes. Not everyone knows how to keep house or maintain their home but everyone needs a place to call home!

Theresa Hill said:

How can I get these boarded up houses in New Jersey. I see so many in atlantic county and want to know how to get them to rehab them for low income families

Case mgt must be holistc (covering all areas of life) & Collaborative (Coordinating all providers) [updated]

2011-09-05T18:35:51-07:00

We need to address the whole person, and provide the tools for all providers to be singing-off-the-same-sheet-of-music. This will require incorporating funding to support holistic & collaborative methodologies, web based tools (expand HMIS), and effective policy, that can overcome current & ineffective service fragmentation.

Anonymous said:

I know this idea is BS. Nobody cares about ongoing treatment of the whole. And until somthing is done to reform the US health care services- nothing willchange. People will continue to hospital hop and get whatever meds they need. Nevermind tha tmost people believe that treating the whole is not the anser. But continued medication. If it's ineffecient then the blame is placed on the US voters. We need to stand more strongly.

Lease or buy motels instead of providing motel vouchers [updated]

2011-09-05T08:09:20-07:00

Jody said:

My husband and I have three motels and one of which is specifically for homeless.... I would love to help in this plight as it is very close to our hearts.

Advocacy by and for homeless people at all levels of policy making. "Nothing About Us Without Us. " [updated]

2011-06-29T18:23:07-07:00

Homeless people of all ages and circumstances have to be included as partners in design and implementation of strategies to end homelessness. Evaluation tools for determining success begin and end with surveys, focus groups, leadership and training of homeless people in defining their aspirations. A COUNCIL for all boards, commissions and policies from the federal to the local levels must have a decision making process for problem solving. This includes out reach, counseling, reverse panels for education and awareness, fund raising, strategies for leadership must include child care, transportation, stipends, welcoming homeless people from the youngest members of the community to elders.

kim said:

hello due to a accident i found myself homeless with a child. I reached out to her school and they led me into the HPRP program which i was granted, however my aid is ending and back to the streets we go. I thought there was suppose to be some sort of counseling or guidance to prevent us from returning. I enrolled in school and Ive taken the steps I need to be a productive member of society" As a nurse " I just do not know if we will make it this time my daughter is 14 and many attempts were made to steal her youth. I need help I am on the waiting list for section 8 and I have tried to get help. no one as responded. I am in San Diego . I am grateful for the program however I might be worse off by the end. I have to decide if I want to be under a roof or the streets. For 2 months while the eviction process is going on. please help

We must ensure that the funding can be used for case management. [updated]

2011-02-08T15:17:01-08:00

Case management is proven to assist individuals and families stay in thier home longer. In order to keep people housed, we must support them with skilled paid staff.

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