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Think Tank
Homeless Policy Group, Pinellas County
The Homeless Policy Group is a planning body. It is a source of credible information and policy direction on homeless issues for the policy bodies represented on the Policy Group. The role of the Policy Group is to address homeless issues from a policy perspective. and too gain a full and broad range of community perspectives. The Policy Group has developed a Ten Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Pinellas County.
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Status of Homelessness in Pinellas County
Pinellas County Coaltion for the Homeless Fact Sheet (2005) - PDF
Housing and Transportation Consume Two-Thirds of the Household Budgets of Working Families...Washington, DC
Working families that pay more than half their incomes for housing spend two-thirds of their household budgets on housing and transportation combined, according to a new study entitled Something’s Gotta Give: Working Families and the Cost of Housing conducted by the Center for Housing Policy, the research affiliate of the National Housing Conference (NHC). It is no surprise that when compared to working families in more affordable housing, families that pay more than half of their household budget for housing reduce expenditures for other essentials such as food, clothing and healthcare. What is surprising, however, is that by far the biggest tradeoff is for transportation. |more|
Housing Development, Research, and Innovation |Link|
Wilder is an award-winning affordable housing developer, development consultant and innovator. We have developed or co-developed 2,045 affordable housing units in the Saint Paul, Minnesota, area, rehabilitated 700 units, and currently own and/or manage 1,700 units. Read about what this foundation has accompished.
Top Ten State and Local Strategies to Increase Affordable Housing Supply |Link|
By Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP
Site: Fannie Mae Foundation
Surveys show that Americans are increasingly concerned about the availability of affordable housing, and yet housing tends to be low on most policy agendas. One reason might be that policy makers mostly think of addressing housing needs by spending money on subsidies—but there are in fact many policy and program actions that can stimulate production of more affordable housing at little or no cost. It is imperative that housing move up on the policy agenda to meet the growing challenge posed by changing demographics.
United Way of America
Public Policy Handbook |PDF Link|
Extensive guide for United Ways across the United States about public policy, lobbying, and advocacy. The guide addresses how United Ways can deelop a Public Policy program.
Can Finanicial Literacy Enhance Asset Building? |PDF Link|
Source: Source: Urban Institute
Asset-building strategies for low- and moderate-income families typically rely on strengthening incentives to save and invest. But market incentives already exist, and simply adding to them is not enough. Families often need help to make informed and appropriate decisions, especially in today’s complex financial marketplace.
Who are Low-Income Working Families? |PDF Link|
Source: Source: Urban Institute
Over the past decade, national policy has emphasized the centrality of parental work in strategies to support low-income families. This emphasis is exemplified by the fact that the earned income tax credit (EITC), the nation’s largest cash assistance program for low-income families, is available only to those who are working. In addition, work among low-income women and single parents has increased dramatically since the mid-1990s.
Principles and Practice in Housing for Persons with Mental Illness Who Have Had Contact with the Justice System |Link|
Source: Urban Institute
This paper presents an overview of housing options used for persons with mental illness who have had contact with the criminal justice system. Our intent is to synthesize available knowledge regarding types of housing that are available to this population, as well as which types are associated with improved outcomes for consumers. While a number of housing options exist and are currently being developed to serve this population, there is little evaluation research from which to draw conclusions about what works. Hence, we focus on extracting promising practices that can inform housing options or programs for persons with mental illness who have had contact with the justice system.
Smart Strategies for Community Development in the 21st Century |Link|
Source: Urban Institute
After decades of suffering the grim reality and public stigma of economic decline, America's cities show promising signs of renaissance. Plummeting urban crime rates mean in reality safer streets and neighborhoods, even if these are all but ignored by local television news editors. Increasing numbers of restaurants, shops, and new homes have led to more active nightlife and an aura of vitality in close-in neighborhoods that were shunned not long ago. More and more people of all races and ethnicities have contributed to the vibrant urban mix that symbolizes the diversity and strength of an immigrant nation.
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