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1. Addiction: the Financial Problem by David Carroll October 22, 2008 One in 100 American citizens was incarcerated at some time last year in either a city, county, state or federal criminal justice facility. It is estimated that over 60 percent of those incarcerated suffer from either a drug or alcohol abuse problem. Driving under-the-influence of alcohol is the number one cause of death on our highways. Drug users, including alcohol abusers, whether from ...more...

2. HUD Report: Homeless No More! by zeus john martinez August 4, 2008 If you are one of those health buffs who routinely take a walk or jog in the park during mornings, one common sight is the presence of people sleeping in benches, or simply roaming around the premises, people who at first glance can be identified as homeless people. For some reason, it is easy to identify a homeless person in a park from those who are not. Though there are others, who ro ...more...

3. About the Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) by HUD.gov January 9, 2008 The Emergency Shelter Grants program provides homeless persons with basic shelter and essential supportive services. It can assist with the operational costs of the shelter facility, and for the administration of the grant. ESG also provides short-term homeless prevention assistance to persons at imminent risk of losing their own housing due to eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs. ...more...

4. National Project Homeless Connect by ich.gov October 14, 2007 Instead of serving homeless people endlessly, our mission is to end their homelessness." - Philip F. Mangano, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director "This is the beginning of a new way to address homelessness . . . Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, one-stop shop to deliver real services to people experiencing real homelessness in our community. ...more...

5. Physical and Emotional Awareness for Children Who Are Homeless (... by Volk, Katherine/homeless.samhsa.gov October 10, 2007 “I’m in a safe place right now. I’m in a safe place right now,” sings a group of preschool and kindergarteners to the tune of “Happy Birthday.” “I’m in a safe place right now, and lots of people love me!” Their voices land emphatically on the last note, as they give themselves a squeeze. This young group of crooners is participating in PEACH, an initiative created by the National Center ...more...

6. The Supportive Housing Program by HUD Dept of Community Planning and Development October 8, 2007 The Supportive Housing Program is designed to develop supportive housing and services that will allow homeless persons to live as independently as possible. Eligible applicants are States, units of local government, other governmental entities such as PHAs, and private nonprofits. The Supportive Housing Program Desk Guide highlights key aspects of the Supportive Housing Program ( ...more...

7. Chronic Homelessness by HUD.gov September 27, 2007 In general, a chronically homeless person is an unaccompanied disabled individual who has been continuously homeless for over one year. (HUD is using this as a working definition as we continue to examine the characteristics and needs of this group in order to develop a response to this critical problem that is inclusive and appropriate for their special needs.) To see recent research, y ...more...

8. Understanding the Chronic Homeless Definition by Technical Assistance Collaborative for HUD September 21, 2007 Understanding the Chronic Homeless Definition 1. What is the Federal government’s definition of a chronically homeless person? HUD adopted the Federal definition which defines a chronically homeless person as “either (1) an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has been continuously homeless for a year or more, OR (2) an unaccompanied individual with a disablin ...more...