CHAPA Update on Legislative Overrides

Thanks to Eric Shupin of CHAPA for this update below (and please CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVOCATE FOR the HCEC OVERRIDE!): The Legislature continues to take up veto overrides for the FY2018 […]

Published in Advocacy on October 4, 2017.

CHAPA Regional Meetings October 10 and 11 – You’re invited!

An invitation from CHAPA: Please view the invitation here to you and your colleagues to attend one of the three CHAPA regional meetings in Springfield, Northampton and Pittsfield scheduled for Tuesday October 10th […]

Published in Advocacy on October 3, 2017.

Homes for Families Releases Two Papers on Family Homelessness

Homes for Families is pleased to release our final two papers as part of our three year research project funded by the Oak Foundation. Click here for more background information and […]

Published in Best Practices on September 26, 2017.

Legislative Update on Overrides

Please find below the update from CHAPA on the housing related override votes. There is good news on a couple of priority items, especially the youth services program and the […]

Published in Advocacy on September 19, 2017.

Network Testimony Submitted in Opposition to Housing Bills that would further Restrict Access to Former Sex Offenders

The Network Leadership Council, in concert with the Network’s Work Group for People with Sex Offense Histories, approved submission of this written testimony on its behalf in opposition to two […]

Published in Advocacy on September 19, 2017.

Individual Services Meeting Minutes – 9/14/17

Individual Services Meeting Minutes September 14, 2017 In attendance: Jesus Arce, City of Springfield, Nichole Bodiford, FOH Steve Connor, Central Hampshire Veterans Services, David Havens, MHA, Sarh Hills, Eliot CHS, […]

Published in Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes on September 17, 2017.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Meeting Minutes – 9/13/17

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Committee Meeting September 13, 2017 In attendance: Rosemary Fiedler, Thrive HCC, Sohanda Failla, CHD, Lisa Goldsmith (by phone), DIAL/SELF, Natalie Hill, Gandara SHINE, Sarah Hills, Eliot CHS-Homeless […]

Published in Meeting Minutes, Youth and Young Adult Services Committee on September 17, 2017.

Family Services Meeting Minutes – 9/12/17

Family Services Meeting MInutes September 12, 2017 In attendance: Christina Aliengena, NEFWC, Yoshi Bird, YWCA, Ellen Broadhurst, West Springfield Public Schools, Anthia Elliott, Safe Passage, Holly Florek, CHD, Lindsay Hunt, Pittsfield […]

Published in Family Services Committee, Meeting Minutes on September 17, 2017.

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