CCEH News

New Community Impact Staff on the Ground in New Haven, Bridgeport and Norwalk.CCEH welcomes Sarah Petela and Chelsea Ross to our team… Learn more about our new team members here.

Internships at the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness. We are accepting applications for 2012 Spring Internships… More Information

State Updates

HPRP, Still Going As of September 30, 2011, the HPRP statewide has served 2,476 households in prevention and 958 households in rapid re-housing. The Department of Social Services has increased support to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Programs around the State. Currently, all HPR programs have rapid re-housing services available. Applicants can call 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 to connect to appropriate services.

System wide outcomes are beginning to take shape with updates on returns to shelter from HPRP, length of stay pre and post HPRP data— coming soon.

HPRP Success in Capitol Region A 57 year-old single male with an extensive history of substance abuse applied to the program. After years of struggling with addition and homelessness he entered in-patient rehabilitation services. After being successfully discharged from the program he had nowhere to stay so he ended up in a shelter. He had difficulty finding a landlord that would rent to him due to his history of multiple evictions and criminal history. Within a week of entering the shelter HPRP accepted him into the program and helped him find affordable housing. His case manager was able to get him on a Shelter + Care list. He is currently in a job training program through Easter Seals where he is earning income and gaining the skills that will lead to permanent employment. He has received a Shelter + Care housing certificate and is stably housed.

A 26 year old woman with four young children applied to the program. After being evicted from their apartment the mother was living in her car and her children were staying with various family members. With her poor credit and eviction history she was unable to find a landlord that would rent to her. She found an apartment that was affordable but they were hesitant to accept her until the case manager spoke with the landlord. They were able to create a plan between the three of them where she was able to move in. The woman is now working full time and the family is reunited.

For more of the CCEH Newsletter, visit  e-News November/December 2011.