"Over 2,800 families are currently in the state's shelter system, with 836 in motels "(As of 7/01/09)
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Homes for Families
Homes for Families is an advocacy group that builds powerful relationships between homeless and formerly homeless families, service providers, concerned citizens, business, government and others who share the goal of ending family homelessness. We promote family empowerment and self advocacy and bridge diverse constituencies to promote collaborative policy making. Through educating, organizing, and empowering, we help lessen the devastating effects of homelessness on both families and the communities in which they live.
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As of July 1, 2009, the state’s emergency shelter system was transferred to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
The new division is called Housing Stabilization. For more information, click here
Homes for Families wants to hear from you about what is working and what isn’t during this transition period. To submit your stories, comments and questions, click here
Governor Patrick signs FY2010 Budget
Legislature has an opprotunity to override the Governor's Vetoes
For more information on the state budget, click here
Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP, line item 7004-9024) was funded just shy $30 million. In addition, MassHousing is committed to providing $2.5 million, bringing total funding to just under $32.5 million. We will keep you posted on how DHCD feels this level of funding will impact the program.
Emergency Assistance (EA, line item 7004-0101), shelter for families, was funded at $91.6 million, and eligibility was changed from 130% of the federal poverty level to 115%.
Public Housing operating subsidies (line item 7004-9005) was funded at $62.5 million. Again, we will keep you posted on DHCD's plan to operate with this level of funding for public housing.