The Maine Department of Education received over $2.6 million in funding under the American Rescue Plan Act's Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) program to support students experiencing homelessness."Even before the coronavirus pandemic highlighted and exacerbated inequities in America's education system, students experiencing homelessness faced numerous challenges as they strove to learn and achieve in school … Continue reading Maine Department of Education Receives Over $2.6 Million in American Rescue Plan-Funds to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness.
HUD:COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – August 10, 2021
https://mailchi.mp/hudexchange/covid-19-resource-digest-for-homeless-providers-august-10-2021?e=531bb71e7c
The University of Maine system and Maine DHHS Office of Behavioral Health have developed an overdose education and response (what to do in an emergency, where to find resources, etc.) app that is free to download: the links are below and here are some printable materials about the app, please share widely!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.maine.odapp&hl=en_US&gl=US https://apps.apple.com/us/app/od-me/id1496024129 OD-ME_Rack_CardDownload OD-ME_Wallet_CardDownload OD-ME_FlyerDownload
MCOC: We hope you will be able to attend this month’s MCOC meeting being held virtually on August 19th from 1-3:00 pm. The log in information is on the agenda.
MCOC-July.21-Minutes-DRAFTDownload MCOC-Agenda-8-19-21-1Download
HUD:Register Today: Coordinating HHS Housing-Related Supports and Services with HUD Housing Assistance
https://mailchi.mp/hudexchange/register-today-coordinating-hhs-housing-related-supports-and-services-with-hud-housing-assistance?e=531bb71e7c
HUD:COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – August 3, 2021
https://mailchi.mp/hudexchange/covid-19-resource-digest-for-homeless-providers-august-3-2021?e=531bb71e7c
HUD:Reminder Register for HOME- ARP webinar series
https://mailchi.mp/hudexchange/reminder-register-today-home-arp-webinar-series-summer-2021?e=531bb71e7c
HUD:Emergency Housing Vouchers Office Hours – August 3, 2021 – 3:00 PM EDT
https://mailchi.mp/hudexchange/emergency-housing-vouchers-office-hours-august-3-2021-300-pm-edt?e=531bb71e7c
USICH: News letter 7/30/2021
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Eviction-Prevention-Tools--New-COVID-Funding-and-Guidance--ERA-and-EIP-Updates--and-More.html?soid=1011269667270&aid=rP8KuHPyZnc
NHLC:Unhoused Bill of Rights Introduced by Representative Cori Bush (MO-01)
https://nlchp.org/?s=unhoused+bill+of+rights