Sentences with phrase «for homelessness programs»

While the bus tour was taking place, Florida REALTORS ® advocates lobbied during the 2014 session of the Florida Legislature for increased funding for homelessness programs.

In awarding grants for homelessness programs, federal housing officials will give a «competitive advantage to providers who keep families together and strengthen the family structure,» Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry G. Cisneros said in announcing the policy last month.

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The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same - sex marriage la, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homelessness, and ehalth care.

During her address at the forum co-sponsored by Care for the Homeless and Long Island University's Master of Public Administration program, James noted that as of April 17, there are more than 61,000 individuals sleeping in the city's shelter system, which includes 23,000 children — and said that homelessness «is at the highest level in New York since the Great Depression.»

Another FEMA program, called Direct Lease, could pay for longer - term rentals, which advocates say would be more humane and prevent homelessness among evacuees.

As Mr. de Blasio did in Albany, Mr. Fuleihan today criticized the state budget for presenting cuts to homelessness programs, even as the number of New York City residents in shelters continues to rise.

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Decisions the Cuomo administration made about how much the state would pay for NYC shelters, public assistance programs and homelessness - prevention initiatives have left the city shouldering more and more of the burden, even as that burden has swelled.

In response to the city's continuing homelessness crisis, the council is also requesting the state increase support for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program collectively known as LINC.

In advance of Wednesday's budget release, Cuomo's staff released the highlights of an anti-poverty plan that includes increasing the minimum wage from $ 8.75 an hour to $ 10.50 an hour, more funding for an urban youth jobs program and investing millions in housing, homelessness services and emergency food.

A rep for the governor said he has budgeted $ 906 million in homelessness spending, including $ 185 million for rental subsidy programs.

Mr. de Blasio has repeatedly asked Mr. Cuomo to increase state funding for homelessness services, leading to no new deal to renew the program — while Mr. Cuomo has repeatedly admonished that throwing money at the problem wasn't the answer, better management was.

Money is flowing to new rental assistance programs and homelessness prevention efforts, and funding for outreach to homeless people on the city's subways has increased 650 percent since 2014, from $ 800,000 a year to $ 6 million a year.

In the current fiscal year, roughly $ 2.2 billion in federal aid is slated for the city's Human Resources Administration, which oversees cash assistance and homelessness programs.

Earlier this year, the city persuaded Governor Andrew Cuomo to remove a restriction that prohibited New York City from using state funds earmarked for homelessness for long - term housing, which cleared the way for such a program, but did not allocate any funding to it.

Funding available through federal title programs support and provide equity for: students who are economically disadvantaged (Title I, Part A); students from migrant families (Title I, Part C); students considered at - risk, including neglected and delinquent (Title I, Part D); students learning English as a second language (Title III); students living in rural and remote areas (Title V); and students who are experiencing homelessness (Title VII).

-- «Higher education is a lasting path out of homelessness, yet homeless youth face barriers to accessing the financial aid they need to complete their college education,» said Barbara Duffield, director of policy and programs at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.

Failing to comply with federal requirements could imperil $ 123 million in federal funds the state receives for programs that assist children experiencing homelessness, live in poverty or whose parents are migrant farmworkers, among other initiatives.

Working with federal policymakers, she advocated for programming to better serve at - risk students, including children who have experienced trauma and homelessness, those who have been incarcerated, and those with special learning needs.

This brief offers best practices aimed at increasing the enrollment of young children experiencing homelessness in early childhood programs, including Title I preschool and Head Start — from the National Center for Homeless Education

The campaign, which seeks to focus on homeless students at every stage of academic development, set three goals for the country: young children experiencing homelessness will participate in quality early childhood programs at the same rate as their housed peers by 2026, high school students will reach a graduation rate of 90 percent by 2030, and post-secondary students will reach an attainment rate of 60 percent by 2034.

Through our residential program, we provide a safe, affordable, and supportive community for young adults who are at risk of homelessness, helping them set and work toward career, housing and education goals.

We have initiatives to put an end to some of the root causes of pet homelessness, including puppy mills, breed - discriminatory legislation and a shortage of trap - neuter - return programs for community (feral) cats.

The Cache Humane Society aims to use its many programs and services to eliminate pain, fear, suffering, and homelessness for companion animals.

«Adoption is one of the key ways to save pets and end pet homelessness, not to mention enrich our own lives with a loving companion,» said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of PetSmart Charities, Inc. «Thanks to generous donations from our wonderful supporters, PetSmart Charities funds hundreds of adoption events and awareness programs each year that help find homes for thousands of lovable and healthy pets.»

In addition to finding homes for more than 25,000 shelter pets each year through its in - store adoption program in all PetSmart stores, PetSmart Charities of Canada provides funding to registered charities aligned with its mission through four key areas of grant support: Preventing Pet Homelessness; Helping Shelter Pets Thrive; Supporting the Bond Between People and Pets; and Providing Emergency Relief and Disaster Support.

As an organization, we are committed to reducing animal homelessness in our region, and we offer a variety of low - cost programs for people in the community who find it a financial hardship to get their pet spayed or neutered.

International rescue program for dogs with backgrounds of homelessness and neglect from Mexico.

In addition to finding homes for almost 500,000 shelter pets each year through its in - store adoption program in all PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities provides funding to non-profits aligned with its mission through four key areas of grant support: Preventing Pet Homelessness; Helping Shelter Pets Thrive; Supporting the Bond Between People and Pets; and Emergency Relief and Disaster Support.

While KHS is most known for adoptions, we have many programs — all designed to strengthen the bond between people and pets, and ultimately end pet overpopulation and homelessness.

We know that there is no one size fits all solution for pet homelessness so we are proud to provide this funding opportunity for diverse programs.

A hike in the Presidio through a Crissy Field Center program or a campfire opens up experiences that are important for all youth — but may not be accessible for youth dealing with homelessness.

And although the Crissy Field Center may not be able to offer food for young people challenged by homelessness, it does provide fun educational programs, job opportunities through middle school and high school internships, and invaluable emotional support from our staff.

With its mission to serve diverse audiences, the Crissy Field Center — an urban environmental education center — also provides programs for homeless children and families, through partnerships with organizations such as Hamilton Family Center, an organization that works to break the cycle of homelessness.

Our current programs focus on parks as a tool for preventive healthcare, a classroom for climate education, and a resource for critical urban issues like homelessness, income and racial inequity, and rapid development.

Artwalk NY, the annual art auction for the Coalition of the Homeless, raises funds for programs dedicated to eliminating homelessness in New York City.

Springfield News - LeaderLocal Catholic youth raise $ 38000 to buy a home for homeless person at Eden VillageSpringfield News - Leader «Dr. David and Mrs. Linda Brown have begun a program known as Eden Village, which is a «micro-home concept» developed in response to homelessness in our community.

Other issues were more contentious, but ultimately the negotiated budget increased funding to several key areas including: $ 28 million for safety improvements at the state's mental health hospitals; $ 7 million for recruiting new public school teachers and retaining existing ones; $ 190 million from the state's emergency fund to address damages from the last round of wildfires; $ 15 million to expand programs that combat homelessness; and, $ 8 million to backfill tuition cuts made to state colleges and universities during the 2015 session.

Klein praised local programs such as veterans courts and Indiana Free Legal Answers — a Hoosier affiliate of ABA Free Legal Answers — for their work toward furthering the ABA's goal of responding to veteran homelessness and legal problems.

Conducted one - on - one with shelter guests to assess their barriers to living independently Created an individualized plan with specific goals to overcome those barriers in cooperation with guests and tailored to everyone's needs Provided transportation in emergency situations Completed monthly apartment inspections to prevent pest Utilized completed assessments to create strategies to end homelessness Assisted individuals with multiple barriers including: access to stable housing and income; life - skills coaching; job readiness training; addiction recovery counseling; and / or mental health counseling Worked closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs in LEADS for Vets program.

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Participation in their programs can be for the full duration of their homelessness or the school year.

Increasing Access to PreK and Other Early Childhood Programs for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Date Recorded: June 27, 2017

Two young people, one who has graduated from college and one who is in the second year of a degree program, will share their tips for schools and service providers on how to identify youth who are experiencing homelessness, keep them engaged in and attending school, and work with them as true partners to get them to high school graduation and into (and through) post-secondary education.

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), the Head Start Program Performance Standards, and the Child Care Development Fund regulations contain new requirements for identifying and supporting young children experiencing homelessness.

We have ushered to passage critical policies and programs for children and youth experiencing homelessness, and provided extensive technical assistance on these policies, including:

The recently enacted FY2018 federal funding bill includes historic increases in funding for homelessness, housing, and education programs.

As part of a number of presentations on ways to address unmet needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health issues, conference participants will hear from the Wadamba Wilam program as an example of a collaborative approach that has been targeting homelessness and mental illness in a proactive and positive way.

The McKinney - Vento Act's Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program and Title I Part A provide students experiencing homelessness with protections and services to ensure they can enroll in and attend school, complete their high school education, and continue on to higher education — their best hope of avoiding poverty and homelessness as adults.