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The Alliance and its partners in the United Kingdom are excited to open up applications for the 2018 Transatlantic Practice Exchange.
The Exchange aims to develop future leaders in the homelessness sector and establish transatlantic good practice connections. Five participants each from the US and UK will be selected to spend up to two weeks with a homelessness organization in their peer country to explore a practice area of interest.
Applications are open now and will be accepted through Tuesday, December 19. For more information on the Exchange, suggested topics for perspective applicants to explore, and how to apply, click here. |
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FRIDAY IS WORLD AIDS DAY.
DOES YOUR COMMUNITY HAVE A HOPWA success STORY? |
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This year, HUD celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. Each year, HOPWA provides housing or supportive services to more than 100,000 households.
HUD wants to hear from the community on how HOPWA has helped individuals living with HIV/AIDS achieve and maintain viral suppression. Do you know someone who has benefited from HOPWA services? Share a story from your community with HUD so they can better demonstrate the value of the program.
Please submit your responses to hopwa@hud.gov with the subject line, “HOPWA’s Impact on Viral Suppression,” and be sure to remove any personally identifiable information. |
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| SUPPORT OUR WORK AND SHARE YOUR RESOURCES AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENDING FAMILY & YOUTH HOMELESSNESS |
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Opportunities are still available to become a sponsor for the 2018 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness, or to purchase an information table at the conference.
By sponsoring the conference, you will support the Alliance's mission to end homelessness for families and youth. Information tables are a great way to share resources and connect with peers at the conference. |
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| HEAD START AND HOMELESSNESS |
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A new research brief from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services examines enrollment in the Head Start program and the services provided to children and families living doubled up or in shelter.
The brief shows that Head Start agencies use a number of different strategies to improve enrollment of eligible children, including having Head Start staff recruit in shelters and collaborating with homeless education liaisons. Head Start staff also help families find temporary housing and link them with supportive services.
While previous research indicates that the participation rates of homeless children in Head Start is similar to that of poor, stably housed children, only a small fraction of eligible children receive the valuable services Head Start can provide. |
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