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Project

CHEC-Homeless Grant Assistance Project

Center:

MA-Institute for Community Inclusion/Boston Children's Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Joseph Marrone
[email protected]
617-287-4300

Project Description:

Contracted to conduct an evaluation of the CHEC/Homeless Grant Assistance Project. The focus of CHEC/HGAP is to connect individuals who have been chronically homeless with permanent housing using a Housing 1st model; connect individuals who are leaving institutional settings and are at risk for homelessness with housing; develop collaborative relationships with local government, non-profit service organizations, and other stakeholders to reduce homelessness in Clark County; and to identify new low cost housing options for individuals with very limited incomes.

Keyword(s):

mental health, substance abuse, homelessness

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Other

Target Audience:

Not Applicable

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County