Homelessness - Homeless Information, Assistance, Government, Health, Organizations, Research, Data and Statistics - Special Coverage Guide by Middletown Thrall Library

Assistance

35 Ways to Help the Homeless - Information and advice on what people can do to help those who are homeless. From JustGive.org.
GuideStar - Assistance, nonprofit and charitable organization database. You can try the search term homeless to locate related information.
Homeless Assistance Programs - "HUD's homeless assistance programs are broken down into two main categories, formula (non-competitive), and competitive. Competitive programs are under the umbrella of Continuum of Care." From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Homeless Home Page - Sections include: Grants, Resources, Research and Publications, Federal Links. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
If You Want to Help the Homeless - "The Center provides research, resources, and information enabling communities to address the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness."

See also: Government, Health, Housing, and New York

Education

Education for Homeless Children and Youths Grants for State and Local Activities - Sections include: Eligibility, Laws, Regulations, and Guidance, Applicant Information, Resources, Awards, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), Contacts.
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) - "The Center provides research, resources, and information enabling communities to address the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness."

Family

Homelessness Involving Family and Children

The National Center on Family Homelessness - "The National Center on Family Homelessness (The National Center), founded in 1988, is the only national organization devoted solely to helping homeless families."
Report to Congress on Promising Strategies to End Youth Homelessness - From the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)

Government

Information from the U.S. Federal Government

The Homeless Management Information System - Published November 2005. Attempts to develop a process for collecting data on the homeless. A Congressional Research Service Report.
Homeless Policy Academies: Improving Access to Mainstream Services for People Experiencing Homelessness - From the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Service Providers to the Homeless - "The Department of Labor administers programs providing employment and training services that are crucial components in the comprehensive efforts to address the cycle of homelessness. The Department offers both mainstream and targeted employment-focused programs that help lead to self-sufficiency." rom the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Social Security: Service to the Homeless - Information on benefits, SSI, and more from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness - "The Council is responsible for providing Federal leadership for activities to assist homeless families and individuals." Focus is on Policy, coordination, technical assistance "provided by all levels of government and the private sector."

Health

Physical and Mental Health

Homelessness Resource Center - "We seek to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness who have mental health conditions, substance use issues, and histories of trauma." From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Mental Health Services.
MedlinePlus: Homeless Health Concerns - Sections include: Overviews, Latest News, Nutrition, Specific Conditions, Related Issues, Research, Financial Issues, Journal Articles, Directories, Organizations, Statistics.
National Health Care for the Homeless Council - "The National Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Council is a home for those who work to improve the health of homeless people and who seek housing, health care, and adequate incomes for everyone. In the National HCH Council, agencies and individuals, clinicians and advocates, homeless people and housed people come together for mutual support and learning opportunities, and to advance the cause of human rights."
Substance and Mental Health Services Administration - "As many as 700,000 Americans are homeless on any given night. An estimated 20 to 25 percent of these people have a serious mental illness, and one-half of this subgroup also have an alcohol and/or drug problem. Minorities, especially African Americans, are over-represented among homeless persons with mental illness. SAMHSA supports programs to assist people with mental illnesses who are homeless in obtaining treatment and other services such as primary health care, substance abuse treatment, legal assistance, entitlements, and other supports, while making the transition from homelessness. SAMHSA has developed models for programs to deliver mental health services to people who are homeless with severe mental illnesses and provides funding to States to deliver support service" From the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Homelessness Services.

Housing

Affordable Housing, Emergency Housing, Shelters

Affordable and Low Income Housing - Information from government, real estate, public advocacy groups, and others. List provided by Google Directory.
Affordable Housing - "Programs designed to address the nationwide shortage in affordable housing." From the Office of Affordable Housing (OAHP), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Emergency and Transitional Shelter: 2000 - Census 2000 Special Report. From the U.S. Census Bureau. (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)
Habitat for Humanity - "HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action."
Housing and Communities - Homeless Information - "Homelessness is a problem that affects many people in America. If you are homeless yourself and need help or if you want to learn more about homelessness and how you can help, we have information for you." From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) - "The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis."
Shelters and Emergency Housing: New York - From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Law

Legal Assistance - Links from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty - "The mission of NLCHP is to prevent and end homelessness by serving as the legal arm of the nationwide movement to end homelessness."

Library Catalog

Items about Homelessness and Housing in the Library Catalog

Click one of the topics below to locate items available at Thrall and other libraries in the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS):

New York

Homelessness in New York State and New York City

New York State Homeless Resources - Topics include: help hotlines, shelter, contact a housing counselor, rental assistance programs, avoiding foreclosure, help with your utility bills, food banks, food stamps, homeless service groups, legal assistance, social security offices, homeless veterans, united way, jobs and job training, clothing resources, healthcare resources. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
New York City Department of Homeless Services - "The Department of Homeless Services was established in 1993 and made an independent Mayoral agency in 1999. Since its inception, the work of DHS and its nonprofit partners has primarily focused on providing safe shelter, outreach services and, over the last few years, helping individuals and families transition to permanent housing."
New York State: Homeless Housing Grants - "Governor Eliot Spitzer and State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Commissioner David A. Hansell today announced the award of $38 million in grants to fund homeless housing projects and related supports throughout the state." (Press release published on November 16, 2007).
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) - "The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA's functions include: Providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State's child support enforcement program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations."

Organizations

Charitable Organizations - Charities and other philanthropic associations for the homeless and related websites from around the world. List provided by Google Directory.
GuideStar - Nonprofit and charitable organization search engine. Using the search term homeless, you can find even more organizations listed by GuideStar.
Homeless Organizations - Private, nonprofit, governmental and other organizations providing information on homelessness. List provided by Google Directory.
National Coalition for the Homeless - "Founded in 1982, is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a single mission." Includes reports and factsheets and current articles on health care, civil rights, housing and the economy.
The Urban Institute - Nonpartisan economic and social policy research. Housing focus includes articles, Federal programs and policies, Neighborhood Indicators, Section 8,racial segregation and homelessness links.

Statistics

Research, Reports, and Data

2006 Hunger and Homelessness Survey - From The United States Conference of Mayors. (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)
Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress - Published February 2007. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)
Homelessness: Recent Statistics, Targeted Federal Programs and Recent Legislation - Published May 31, 2005. A Congressional Research Service Report. (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)
Poverty in the United States - Statistics From the U.S. Census Bureau.
Table from the 2000 Census - Published May 31, 2005. A Congressional Research Service Report. From the U.S. Census Bureau. (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)

Veterans

Congressional Research Service Report:Veterans and Homelessness - RL34024 - May 31, 2007 (focuses on veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan). A Congressional Research Service Report. (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)
Homeless Veterans - "VA offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible." From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Homeless Veteran Treatment Programs in New York and New Jersey - "The VA considers the plight of homeless veterans to be a national tragedy. Every medical center in the VA NY/NJ Network has a range of specialized programs and services to assist the homeless veterans they identify through outreach as well as community linkages." From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans - "Resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year."