Appendix B-2

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Long Range Plan to Reduce Homelessness 
in Milwaukee County for 2000 To 2004

Appendix B-2: Homeless Sub-Population Needs Chart

HOMELESS SUB-POPULATION NEEDS

Single Women and Families with Children

Single Men and Veterans

 Youth 17 and Under

 Older Adults 60+

Social and
Family
Services

·       more case management

·       more childcare

·       reunification of families / permanency for children in child welfare system

·       intergenerational guidance / training

·       increased utilization of assessments and screening at all programs

·       continuous and consistent case management

·       necessary & continuous intervention is needed as individuals progress/back- slide on the path to self-sufficiency and permanent housing

·       family strength & assessment support

·       daily living skills

·       increased transitional services

·       more family and individual case management

·       more legal services

·       adult supervision/ mentoring

·       more & better outreach

·       family friendly help

·       ongoing 18 & over transitional support services

·       more consistent care taking

·       more case management for disabled

·       more availability of social activities

·       advocacy

·       more respite care

·       more transportation services

Economic
And
Employment
Supports

·          better paying jobs

more budget management

supportive employment training to learn job skills & retaining a job

Job Connection: assistance in finding a job

·       job training & access to services

·       supportive employment

·       career development training

·       income support

·       realistic re-employment outcomes

·       vocational support

·       reality: not everyone can work full-time

·       transportation

·       more economically sound & nurturing families

·       more financial planning/ financial support

·       economic supports when children and grandchildren return to live

·       employment retraining

·       financial support for families caring for older adults

Education,
Training, and Public
Awareness

·       increase in community awareness and support

·       a change in cultural perception on who are homeless / dissolve stereotypes

·       public awareness about homeless children and their needs

·       change in employer attitudes

·       realistic re-employment outcomes

·       employer education about new and different ways of employment

·       more education and training

·       more life skills development

·       more social skill development

Note: It is understood that most needs described are desirable for all sub-populations; however, those needs identified are those considered most significant.



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