Eviction/Foreclosure Prevention Program/Security Deposit Guarantee Program

Dear Community Providers: 

DSS is re-contracting for its Eviction/Foreclosure Prevention Program (“EFPP”) and also contracting for the application assistance for the Security Deposit Guarantee Program. In the past Community Mediation has been the lead for New Haven County for the EFPP program and the service provider in the City of New Haven and surrounding towns. Community Mediation decided not to re-contract for this work. DSS has awarded the lead role in New Haven County to TEAM, Inc and the service providers for the City of New Haven will be Liberty Community Services and the Community Action Agency of New Haven. The contract with DSS has not been finalized so more details about the transition will be forthcoming when we have the contracts in hand. The Security Deposit Program has not transitioned yet and people should follow the current process and guidelines. The descriptions of the programs themselves have not changed and the descriptions are linked below. But as of July 1, New Haven area residents should be directed to either Liberty or Community Action Agency for the EFPP Program. The contact at Liberty is Kim Tchakirides and her telephone number is 203-495-1750. The contact at the Community Action Agency of New Haven is Luis Hutcherson or Marcia Harvey at 203-387-7700.  

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or at 230-736-5420 ext. 234. Thank you. Diane

http://www.infoline.org/informationlibrary/Documents/Eviction%20Prevention%20fj.asp

http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305210

Columbus House HUD Scattered Site Waiting List - OPEN 7/1/13

Hello:

The Columbus House HUD Scattered Site waiting list is open as of today (7/1/13). HUD Scattered Sites offers permanent housing to individuals who are chronically homeless with a disabling condition. Individuals must be living in the shelter or on the streets in order to be considered chronically homeless. Case management services are also offered.

Attached is the Universal Housing Application. On the application the HUD Scattered Sites are listed as “Col. House-- BOS 2010 NOFA” and “Col. House-- EHO 2010.” The BOS is for apartments in Hamden and West Haven and the EHO is for apartments in New Haven.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,
Rebekah Ohlsen
Permanent Supportive Housing Manager
Columbus House
592 Ella Grasso Blvd.
New Haven, CT 06519
Phone: 203.772.4200 ext. 2145

To apply, please use this form:  Universal Referral Form

2-1-1 - A Great Resource

We are pleased to announce that we have added a link to the 2-1-1 website.  This is a great place to start when you are searching for resources.


www.211ct.org

LEAD Training - June 25 - 26, 2013

Hi Everyone,

Please see the attached LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, Development) Training Flyer. The training will be held June 25^th and June 26^th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Martha’s Place (559 Howard Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519).

The LEAD Training is an opportunity for individuals who are currently or formerly homeless to improve their advocacy and leadership skills.

Please distribute the flyer widely and encourage the individuals you serve to apply. Space is limited to 11-12 individuals.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Best,

Sarah Petela, MSW

Project Coordinator

Greater New Haven Opening Doors

CT Coalition to End Homelessness

Office: (860) 721-7876

Cell: (203) 535-3967

F: (860) 257 1148

Email: spetela@cceh.org

Download Flyer:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7mVvcTz_jvDVFVWWFVPb2hPQUE/edit

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Connection Lodge

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to announce a new service of The Connection’s Counseling Center.  We have opened the Connection Lodge a temporary housing service for men who are actively engaged in the Counseling Service and have 30 days sobriety.  It is located at 48 Howe St.

If you have clients who are interested please give them the attached flyer, they can call the 1-888 number on the flyer, or stop by the Counseling Center at 48 Howe St.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Marcie Dimenstein, LCSW

Director of Healthcare Integration

The Connection, Inc.

Download Flyer:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7mVvcTz_jvDalh5LUZRZWppVUE/edit

Additional Resources & Features Added to Blog

We are happy to announce that we have added links to resources and a new e-mail feature that may be helpful as you help people secure housing and services to remain housed.

1.  Under Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness, we have added a link to the 2-1-1 Re-entry Guide.

2.  We have added a section dedicated to Elderly Housing Programs.  As the people you serve are approaching 62 years of age, they may be eligible for other subsidized housing in the area.

3.  If you have a question, comment or resource that you would like to ask or share, you may submit an e-mail to us.  You will need only to click on the orange envelope that is sealed with the letter "e" and compose your note.

Thank you for following this blog!

Shelter Plus Care 2 BR Unit - Accepting Applications

The New Haven Shelter Plus Care program has filled the current opening for a chronically homeless 2-BR unit.  We are continuing to accept applications for families needing a 3-BR unit whose head of household is chronically homeless.   See blog posting dated April 24, 2013 for more detailed information.

Should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Castiglioni at 203-764-6334.