This workshop will explore strategies to increase employment among people who have been chronically homeless and are disabled. Speakers will describe community partnerships and programs that increase employment skills and job opportunities.
2.5 Employment and Community Engagement Strategies for Homeless People with Disabilities (Coco)
1. Employment and Community Engagement Wendy M. Coco Senior Program Manager New England Program Corporation for Supportive Housing www.csh.org
2. Who is CSH - Our Mission CSH helps communities create permanent housing with services to prevent and end homelessness. csh.org csh.org/ctsmalltowns csh.org/ctqa connect-ability.com
Supportive housing is a proven, cost effective solution to homelessness for people most likely to cycle through state-funded systems. Supportive housing combines decent, safe, affordable rental housing with a range of individualized supportive services that help people live stable and independent lives. .