Keep up-to-date on our Her background includes many years in the early childhood field, working at Mt. ACS Y Case Managers provide on-site social services and House Managers provide 24-hour supervision. She earned her B.A. Bacharach Community is comprised of three single-family homes in Westport that provide stable Supportive Housing for formerly homeless mothers and their children. The fund may only be accessed through shelter or CT RRP staff. The Clinton Avenue Shelter is comprised of two three-story buildings with six apartments in each building that serve as emergency housing for families. Rachel joined CCEH in November 2020 as a Youth Outreach intern. McDermott has led CONECT though successful campaigns on issues as varied as immigrant rights, health insurance rates, school discipline policies, police accountability, and numerous local issues. magna cum laude from California Western School of Law, where she was a member of the Public Service Honors Society. In what ways have we grown as a society with regard to racial injustices in housing and how might history be repeating itself? Eileen has been an instructor with Cornell University on two national technical assistance projects Direct Service Personnel Training and Strategic Planning for Centers for Independent Living. At USICH, Dr. Cho was responsible for coordinating the efforts across 19 federal departments to implement Opening Doors, the federal strategic plan to end and prevent homelessness in America, and played a key role in the national push to end veteran and chronic homelessness.He also held several positions at the Corporation for Supportive Housing, where he spearheaded the development of supportive housing models and policies for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, justice-involved populations, and other vulnerable populations. Marshall House - Salvation Army Southern New England Volunteer Ways we help Donate How you can help Hear More Wherever there is a need in The Greater Hartford Area you'll find The Salvation Army. He has a B.A. Other Services. New Haven New Haven, CT Homeless Shelters New Haven, CT list of housing resources we have uncovered: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional degree in Sociology from Southern Connecticut State University. Our team recognizes the challenges and emotional difficulties that you may be experiencing at this time. While attending WVU he was a standout athlete on the football team and helped the Mountaineers toan undefeated regular season in 1993.Prior to joining CCM in April 2015, DeLong spent time as a State House Majority Leader and the Chief Executive of a $100 million public/private corporation. Garrett is active in the animal welfare community working with domestic and wild animals. Sasco Creek is an affordable housing complex owned by the Westport Housing Authority. Ms. Oliva is a Visiting Senior Fellow with the Housing team. Most recently, Carl worked as a Food Systems Manager at TEEG, a human service organization that lends aid and support to communities of Northeastern Connecticut. Upon taking office in 2013, Mayor Stewart was immediately faced with a $30 million budget shortfall. Previously she served as CSHs Director of Strategic Initiatives leading CSHs efforts to scale and replicate proven supportive housing models as part of the Government Affairs & Innovation team at CSH as well as the Director of CSHs Connecticut Program, overseeing all of CSHs training, lending, technical assistance, and systems change work throughout the state. Marlenis GarciaCatholic Charities of Fairfield County, Denise KilicAlpha Community Services YMCA, Normaliza PaucarFamily and Children's Agency, Margaret Frias-NegronChristian Community Action. Saud was first elected to public office in 2011 as a member of South Windsors Town Council. Provide Housing - Salvation Army Southern New England Division William works as a police sergeant for the Town of Hamden Police Department. Brandon is the House chairman of the legislature's Housing Committee and the chairman of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus. Local homeless liaisons ensure that homeless children and youth are identified, enrolled immediately in school, and linked to services. In her capacity as NTOY, Hayes traveled the country and the world as an ambassador for public education engaging all stakeholders in policy discussions meant to improve outcomes for students.She is a graduate of Naugatuck Valley Community College, Southern Connecticut State University, the University of Saint Joseph and the University of Bridgeport. New Britain, CT 06050. Organizations that can help answer questions about laying your loved one to rest, including current guidelines for holding funerals and memorials. Torrington, CT Homeless Shelters If you want to talk with someone about the problem or think you may need the services of an attorney, call the Statewide Legal Services Hotline, Lawyer Referral Service - New Haven County Bar Association, Lawyer referral service for those who do not qualify for free legal aid, Lawyer Referral Service-New London County Bar Association, Legal Information Line for COVID-19 Related Questions. Please use another browser or download the latest, Information provided by: United Way of Connecticut, Lebanon, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield, Union, Willington, Windham County - Ashford, Windham County - Chaplin, Windham County - Hampton, Windham County - Scotland, Windham County - Windham, Storrs Mansfield, Mansfield Center, Mansfield Depot, South Willington, Windham County - North Windham, Windham County - South Windham, Windham County - Willimantic, Single mothers with children only (exception: pregnant women who are at least six months pregnant); (The Shelter does NOT accept single men or men with children, or couples). Nancy Sienkowski, RN, BSN, CCM is an Intensive Care Management (ICM) department manager at Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT), the medical Administrative Services Organization (ASO) for the State of Connecticuts HUSKY Health program. Shelter guests are provided with comprehensive services, including: emergency housing, nutritious meals, case management, and assistance with job searches. 225 South Marshall Street Founding director of the Center for Evidence-based Solutions to Homelessness, Dr. Khadduri is a member of the research council of the National Alliance to End Homelessness and co-principal investigator for the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR). Previously, Ms. Gallagher served at the first Executive Director of Journey Home, the local homeless funding and planning body for the Capitol Region, where she oversaw the development and implementation of the communitys Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. This workshop will provide an overview of CTI and focus on the benefits of using a housing-focused CTI case management model in Rapid Re-Housing programs. This workshop will discuss how health fears have served as a barrier to helping people experiencing homelessness confront and address health issues, as well as on strategies to empower clients to overcome fears and confront their health needs. Your donation is a valuable part of how we can enrich and create strong communities. This bill requires state agencies to ensure that nonprofit providers who provide services for the homeless and housing-related services can pay living wages, overtime, hazard pay and benefits for front-line staff, maintain client caseload sizes to meet industry standards, and adequately fund other costs such as supplies, staff training and development and technology. He currently serves on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios Crisis Prevention and Response Task Force, as well as the Kings County/Brooklyn (NY) District Attorney Eric Gonzalezs Justice 2020 Committee, Mental Health Subcommittee. Prior to working at the Dept. Organizations that assist Veterans and their families, including burial and memorial benefits and dependent and survivor benefits. advocacy and programs Having earned a Bachelors of Arts in history and secondary education, a Masters of Arts in curriculum and instruction, and a degree in administrative leadership. From infrastructure improvements in parks and schools, being named a 2016 and 2017 All-America City by the National Civic League, beautification projects, eliminating chronic family homelessness, boosting community pride, an energy and innovation initiative, and the creation of more than 700 new jobs, Mayor Stewart has helped to usher in a new era for New Britain. Waterbury, CT 06720 In August of that year, Jennifer, scared for her safety, left home with her three children to stay in a domestic violence shelter in California as the shelters in Connecticut were at capacity. At CCEH Amber is our Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator and because of her expertise she also leads our Rapid Re-Housing Learning Collaborative and assists with the coordination and compliance of other projects and initiatives. WebFamilies with young children are among the fasted growing groups affected by homelessness. in English Literature from The Ohio State University. Connecticut | Family Assistance Center | Red Cross She then began her career managing energy and sustainability for the same university, doing work that ranged from on-campus activism to creating and implementing sustainability certification programs. Assistance is available to Veterans and their families to prevent homelessness. Our partner, ACLU CT, writes CT's incarcerated population has skyrocketed, increasing by 334% since 1968. Phone: 203.366.2809 Amber Freeman comes to CCEH with over fifteen years of experience in the human service and behavioral health field, with the last eight years being in management positions. Rachel graduated in May 2020 from UConn with a BA in Human Development and Family Sciences and minors in Gerontology and Psychological Sciences. Affordable housing is a long running and deep passion of hers. She currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation. Panelists will share background, goals, and progress related to the Department of Correction Re-entry Housing Assistance Program (D-RHAP). A requirement of this funding is that The Salvation Army participate in the Connecticut Homeless Management Information Network, which collects basic information about individuals and families receiving services from us. From 1996 2006 he was a caseworker for the New Britain Juvenile Justice Center where he dealt with medium to high level juvenile offenders. John Watson, Free Church of Scotland. Local Numbers for programs are on website. The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division operates three shelters that serve people who are homeless. Connecticut's health insurance marketplace. She began her career in Independent Living (IL) as a volunteer Peer Counselor and was subsequently an IL Advocate, Senior Counselor/Advocate, and Assistant Director. Diana began work in the homeless services field in Connecticut in 2015 as a Grant Coordinator providing McKinney-Vento services to unstably housed students and families for Bristol public schools. During her time here, Michele has helped lead Open Doors to the greater adoption of innovative and evidence-based practices to end homelessness.Prior to her role at Open Doors, Michele has worked for nearly two decades in homeless, human services, and mental health services, including as the Regional director for Northern Fairfield County and Director of Homeless Services at Catholic Charities overseeing outreach services. Ms. Thompson also works closely with HUD and its federal partners to develop policy guidance and tools on topics such as problem solving strategies and diversion. Hartford 311 is a toll-free, non-emergency call center, designed to connect Hartford residents, businesses and visitors to City services. We are committed to street outreach, case management, providing Quiros served as Interim Commissioner of the department from July through August 2020.Governor Ned Lamont announced on September 2, 2020, that Angel Quiros was his nominee to be the 11th Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Correction. Allan is a native of Caracas, Venezuela but has lived a great part of his life in Hartford. My Sister ' s Place. We will also discuss the specifics of the program and how to access the funds through CCEH. Vicky holds an MS in Business Analytics and Project Management from the University of Connecticut.As a member of the data team at CCEH, Vicky will work to impact the community by taking advantage of data. The Families-In-Transition program operates the largest emergency shelter for families in Connecticut. These intersecting challenges feel insurmountable, but they can be overcome. He works on the Youth Homelesss Demonstration Project (YHDP) by coordinating the Youth Shelter Diversion and Rapid Exit programs, supporting the Youth Navigators, supporting housing inspections, and providing general training and technical assistance to youth homeless providers.Roy has been working with youth and young adults for over 15 years. Lisbette is the Senior Manager of Outreach and Engagement for Columbus House Inc. in New Haven, CT. She holds a Masters and a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to Steve's roles with DOH, he serves as the Co-Chair for the Connecticut Balance of State Continuum of Care, which has leveraged significant resources over the past ten years to create more permanent supportive housing units for the disabled homeless population. This Release will allow participating agencies to work in a cooperative manner to provide you with efficient and effective services. Prior to working in Denver, she was the Director of Operations at the New York City Animal Care and Control and held positions at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Humane Society of Boulder, and the Larimer Humane Society. Connecticut families struggling to find shelter find their problems multiply when their children are out of school for the summer. 650 Park Avenue from the University of Connecticut. WebTTY: 800-671-0737 GILLESPIE CENTER & HOSKINS PLACE Shelter for Single Men and Single Women - Gillespie Center is Homes with Hopes 15-bed emergency shelter for https://www.familycenters.org/Health-Care-Connections, Welcome to Sound Community Services, Inc. (SCSI) a private, not-for-profit organization. At the same time, people experiencing homelessness have had many of the same fears and anxiety with COVID-19 testing that they have exhibited when faced with testing and health monitoring for other health conditions--from cancer to HIV/AIDS to Hepatitis C. While these fears and anxiety are understandable--people experiencing homelessness are already under significant stress and also worry about how they will manage health conditions given their lack of stable housing--they nevertheless serve as barriers to getting people the care and treatment they need to improve their health status. She completed a BA in Public Administration and Political Science from Stonehill College, and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. Her current role is Information and Referral Advocate. He is married, and the couple are parents to one adult-aged son. Emergency Housing | MyPlaceCT She also taught sociology as an adjunct instructor in California and Massachusetts over the past 15 years. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from New York University a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. Leilanis work is animated by the principle that housing is a social good, not a commodity. She also worked as Director of Programs at the Community Partnership in Washington, D.C. and as a human services consultant in multiple communities nationwide. Her areas of expertise include law and inequality, policing and the criminal legal system, welfare and public benefits law, housing law and residential segregation, and race and the law. The collection and use of all personal information is guided by strict standards of confidentiality. We extend our most sincere sympathy if you have experienced the loss of a loved one. I was homeless on the streets of NYC at 19 years old, and I had an aunt who was also street homeless in NYC and died at a bus stop days before she planned to get her life together. Theres no place like home. The Wizard of Oz. Representative Brandon L. McGee Jr., community activist and architect of social solutions for the people of Connecticut, is serving his fourth term representing areas of Windsor and Hartford. Family Shelter provides 27 beds to families and individual women 365 days Omar got his start with the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department in 1989 where he provided summer and afterschool programming for youth. She is interning with Sustainable CT for the Summer and Fall of 2020 to assist with the development of actions to further advance municipal sustainability. Funding availabilityfor this program fluctuates. Housing supports are an essential aspect of preventing homelessness. Saud was trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine at, and holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from, Yale University. East Hartford Family Shelter - Community Renewal Team Dr. Cho joined CCEH in November 2018 and brought 20 years of experience in the housing and homelessness sector. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks and gardening. Stewart was first elected to public office in 2011 when she served on the Board of Education for the Consolidated School District of New Britain. Shelter Listings is dedicated to serving the homeless and low-income. The Women and Families Center is committed to promoting equity and improving quality of life through services that foster empowerment and independence. Marina sees the power of technology, real-time data, and human-centered design to create sustainable solutions for this vulnerable and incredibly resilient population. We only collect information that is considered appropriate to getting people permanently and stably housed. Her research interests include investigating the academic, social/emotional, and career/college development needs of students experiencing homelessness and first-generation college students. She also sees the challenges in the disability community of assisting consumers with all disabilities in finding housing given the enormous waiting lists for affordable housing and waiting lists even for homeless shelters and their inability in accommodating disabilities. Connecticut has made great strides in addressing chronic homelessness using a community impact model. A copy of our Privacy Notice describing our privacy practice is available to all consumers upon request. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Pet Friendly Homeless Shelters Learn about innovative alternative approaches police are taking. She has worked in homeless services for 20 years providing direct care and management at the Columbus House. Ms. Moshier McDivitt received her degrees in Social Work and Sociology from Eastern Mennonite University. Town social service agency that provides financial casework and financial assistance including a food bank, youth & family counseling services, and positive youth development programs. Bridgeport We are dedicated to educating, empowering, and creating opportunities for individuals with behavioral health and substance abuse diseases. Para traducir este sitio web, debe actualizar su navegador a la ltima versin de Microsoft Edge. Dr. Cheryl Young, Senior Economist at Zillow, will present Zillows research linking rising rents and homelessness, discuss the state of the rental market in Connecticut, and suggest steps that Connecticut can take to address rising rents to prevent increases in homelessness. Microsoft Edge. Sandra Roberts was raised locally in Clinton, CT and currently lives in New Haven, CT. She was born with a physical disability and was one of the first students to be mainstreamed in the public schools. Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs. In Connecticut, dialing 211 (a free, confidential service) or going online to 211ct.org is the first step in getting support. Amber is a two time graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, VA where she received her BA in Psychology Education and her MA in Community Agency Counseling. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in Biology from Harvard University. "substance" OR use. A search WITH quotation marks ("substance use") would find listings only with the whole phrase "substance use.". He grew up riding Bus K to Calf Pen Meadow Elementary and playing sports at Foran High. The stakes have never been higher. Marcy Thompson leads the Homeless Services practice at ICF and has more than 17 years of experience in the homelessness services and policy field. Vicky developed solid data analytics skills and hands-on project management experience while working at P&G and Xiaohongshu (Top social-based E-Commerce Company in China). 8. Madeline holds a BA in Art History and Linguistics from University of Chicago and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. Carol is passionate about community service and social justice and often renders her training and skill sets to organizations and causes that represent her values. But, in order to do so, we need our provider networks (people working with homeless families and individuals) to be fully funded. Open Hearth Association - Emergency Shelter (for Men), Ywca - Hartford Region, Soromundi Commons Hartford, Community Renewal Team - Family Service Center On Park Street, Ywca Hartford Region - Soromundi Commons (for Pregnant Women And Single Women), Mercy Housing And Shelter Corporation - Day Shelter, Community Partners In Action - Hartford Transitional Housing Program (for Men), The House Of Bread - Transitional Housing, Interval House - Emergency Shelter (for Women And Children), Housing Authority Of The City Of Hartford, Mercy Housing And Shelter Corporation Hartford, Mutual Housing Association Of Greater Hartford Inc Hartford, Connecticut Housing Investment Fund Inc Hartford, Housing Education Resource Center Inc Hartford, Housing Education Resource Center Hartford, Mutual Housing Association Of Greater Hartford, Inc. Hartford, Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc. Hartford, Mercy Housing And Shelter Corporation - St. Elizabeth House (family Services), Mercy Housing And Shelter Corporation - Shepherd House, Community Renewal Team - The Retreat (for Seniors Age 62+), Community Renewal Team - Mckinney Shelter (for Men), Community Renewal Team - Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Prior to this roll Aubrey worked as the Assistant Program Coordinator of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Program at Community Mental Health Affiliates in New Britain. The Families-In-Transition program operates the largest emergency shelter for families in Connecticut. She is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and Western New England University School of Law. Our targeted psychological first aid training programs, conducted by mental health professionals, can help you cope with added stress, foster resiliency and encourage peer support. Previously, he held positions as a case manager and program manager for homeless individuals and families at the Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake in Utah. Topics will include project history, program goals and design, roles of collaborative partners; and preliminary data, outcomes, and stories. Jim is the Executive Director of New Havens Liberty Community Services, a greater New Haven-based nonprofit that provides a range of housing and support services.
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