1. Accommodating All Families: Addressing Substance Abuse 2011 National Conference on Ending Homelessness Devra Edelman Director of Programs Hamilton Family Center July 14, 2011 [email_address]

2. Rebuilding Lives ~ Ending Homelessness The mission of Hamilton Family Center is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Through a Housing First approach , we provide a continuum of housing solutions and comprehensive services that promote self-sufficiency for families and individuals, and foster the potential of children and youth. First Avenues: Housing Solutions Dudley Apartments Supportive Services Hamilton Family Transitional Housing Hamilton Family Residences Hamilton Family Emergency Center Project Potential: Child and Youth Services

3. Hamilton Family Center ~ Core Philosophies Housing First Harm Reduction Trauma-Informed Services

6. Housing Assessment Matrix (HAM) Tool: Strategically targeting resources to maximize opportunities for homeless families Housing Assessment Matrix: http://hamiltonfamilycenter.org/ latest-news/promising-practices/

15. Promising Practices: Transitional Housing – Collaborative Justice Partnership ATTORNEY’S AND COUNSEL Policy Counsel – City Attorney Parent’s Attorney TREATMENT PROVIDERS Outpatient Services INTENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES Homeless Prenatal Program Team Manager Case Manager CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Protective Services Worker COLLABORATIVE JUSTICE COURT: Commissioner Coordinator Court-Appointed Social Worker TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM Case Manager / Housing Liaison Therapist Children’s Programming Developmental Screening Parent Education