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In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. Intro Ilana Novick Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... When you work in social services, using the right language is essential. Even if you’ve been in the same field for a few years, changing jobs might involve memorizing completely different sets of terms than the ones you’re used to, even for the same situation. Two child services agencies might call the same set of caregivers a [foster family] vs a [resource family]. This can cause confusion in the data which may lead to creating the same file over and over under different names. This is one of the reasons why Casebook created dynamic fields. With dynamic fields, Casebook users can configure the software to meet their specific data needs, adding brand new fields with just a few clicks. No organization, especially small and medium sized ones, wants to spend time/money on a vendor to make small changes in their software like the adding a new field or changing the field's name. With dynamic fields, you can simply make the changes yourself, no coding background required. “You can track data you care about from day one,” said Rachel Lorencz, Product Manager at Casebook. Whether you’re a manager trying to measure your caseworkers’ progress or another staff member gathering information for a grant report, you need a case management software flexible enough to adapt to your lingo and to meet your reporting needs. Maybe a licensing agency wants you to track your clients’ credentials status. Or a funder might request new information to track for an upcoming grant report. “It’s very hard to add new things, to update [other software],” Lorencz said, “You have to pay money to do that. With Casebook, you can do it immediately. And you have total control of it, no matter how big or small your organization is.” “Casebook is for organizations of all sizes because it is accessible to those who cannot afford paying for custom build-outs of large CRM systems but also powerful enough to scale with larger companies who want to control their data processes,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook. Even if you’re transitioning from paper records to an electronic database, dynamic fields, as well as all of Casebook’s capabilities, are easy to implement. If you do need support, the Customer Success team is available to answer any questions. But don’t take our word for it. As one Casebook partner told Amondikar, “You've done an amazing job giving us a suite of tools and now we can go back and use it to map our processes to it to save time and make things easier.”

Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p> Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Ilana Novick is a journalist and writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Vice, AlterNet,.... Evaluation, reporting, and data management are a necessary part of life in the social services field. Funders want to measure the impact of their donations, licensing agencies need to ensure professional standards are met, and managers need to track staff and program progress to achieve organizational goals. For organizations without dedicated data staff however, reporting can be expensive, time consuming, and a drain on teams hired to serve their communities, not crunch numbers. Casebook’s new cb Reporting feature can help. With multiple pre-built reports and out-of-the-box dashboards, it’s easy to start gathering and analyzing data immediately. The dashboards are like the front page of cb Reporting, capturing a snapshot of key metrics an organization is tracking at a given time. The pre-built reports allow users to dig deeper on the information managers, funders, and other stakeholders might require as part of evaluation and fundraising. “Casebook's reporting capabilities are intended for all people in the human services field,” said Ninad Amondikar, Data Product Manager at Casebook PBC, and for organizations of all sizes. Dashboards and pre-built reports don’t require extensive knowledge of data analysis. “Someone who may not have any comfort with data can go into cb Reporting and leverage our library of pre-built reports,” Amondikar added. “It reduces the time that agency supervisors and program administrators spend time setting up reports. The upfront investment required is minimal.” cb Reporting works in collaboration with the rest of Casebook’s product suite, taking data from the other modules, and turning them into customizable reports, covering the entire lifecycle of case management, which is critical for building comprehensive reports. These reports and dashboards were created with the most essential human services reporting needs in mind. Reports are pre-built however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for customization. If an organization wants to run a report that includes some but not all of the metrics in a pre-built one, they can simply filter out the information they don’t need with the click of a button. If, for example, a manager wants to filter a particular report by race but not age, they can un-click the checkbox for age. Or, if a funder requests a specific new datapoint, it can be easily added. Users can save the changes for easy access in the future. This frees workers to continue their work in the field, using Casebook’s data entry system, while managers and administrators can easily track what’s happening without hovering over their staff's shoulders or attempting to be in multiple places at once. Dashboards and pre-built reports are also important for grant reporting. As Amondikar explained, “the majority of our users, and the organizations that we work with, are grant funded. And grant funding can vary based on the type of activities that they do, and their requirements for reporting impact can vary based on the funder itself.” With pre-built reports, organizations can easily start reporting out how their activities are meeting grant requirements. Whether funders want stats on service delivery, demographics, client interactions, or any other data, reports and dashboards take the stress out of data collection, analysis and reporting for organizations of any size./p>

Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with the outside world. They often face confusion and anxiety about what life will be like. There are practical obstacles as well. They are likely to know life will be harder as an ex-offender. It will be harder to get a job, and thus harder to establish a stable life. Statistically, nearly half of them are likely to return to incarceration within one year. Recidivism means an individual has returned to criminal behavior. Research from the Council of State Governments (CSG) shows that you, as a case manager, will be most effective in preventing recidivism by focusing intensive supervision and treatment on the people who are most likely to reoffend. Although we may expect more positive outcomes by serving low-level offenders, the opposite is true. Intensive programming for people at a low risk of reoffending is counterproductive, and often increases their likelihood of reoffending. This perspective leads you to the highest need individuals. Setting Up the Initial File Inquiries about programs may come directly from inmates, or as a recommendation from law enforcement, courts and other service providers working with them. You will have to determine whether they are eligible for the services that your agency provides. You can set up the file to record the information you need in this phase, from the initial referral through the assessment to the final decision about eligibility. Casebook Intake’s virtual front desk is a powerful tool that provides flexibility in documenting that first contact with a referral. It presents a choice of fields suited to collect demographics, need assessments and input from others – the information you need to determine eligibility for your agency’s programs. This might include: Client profile with demographics Documented source of referral and agency’s basis for it Documented history of involvement with law enforcement and justice system History of services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment disorders, etc. Implementing the CSG Best Practices adds another level of eligibility screening. You will interview inmates and collect documentation that helps you understand whether they engage in criminal thinking. If so, it’s a risk factor you will address in service planning. You can set up notes to record how offenders fare on the ten factors as a preliminary step for service planning after the eligibility phase is complete.

Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student's needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen in a vacuum. They are built with a collaboration of committed representatives from the organizations that serve the child. They could include: School-linked and school-based services Non-educational or supportive services Parental or caregiver involvement Program funders Business leaders Law enforcement agencies Health care providers Mental health/substance abuse service providers Other organizations with needed resources or expertise

Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency. Emergency assistance to help people with unpaid rent and utilities is on its way; this article reviews how you can help clients gather information for their applications. There’s nothing like a government program to generate paperwork. Ironically, since the Paperwork Reduction Act passed 40 years ago the documentation needed for housing assistance programs seems to increase regularly. And there’s no getting out of it. Housing agencies must collect all of this information as a condition of their grants. This burden rolls downhill. The good news is that you and your client can gather this documentation in advance and create a “housing portfolio” to simplify the application process. You may have to apply for housing at multiple organizations. Having a portfolio will prevent many headaches for you, your clients and housing providers. Casebook has functions to track information your client needs in their housing portfolio, as I will describe later in this post. Billions in Emergency Assistance are Pending The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (Plan) added billions of dollars in rental assistance. Most of it is temporary to help people pay off rent arrearages and stabilize their housing. Emergency rental assistance: $21.5 billion to help households remain in their homes. Emergency housing vouchers: $5 billion for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of it. Homelessness assistance and supportive services: $5 billion to create new housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Housing assistance for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians: $750 million to reduce housing-related health risks Emergency assistance for rural housing:$100 million to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. That adds up to $32 billion dollars, on top of rental assistance funds included in the December 2020 CARES act. That is a lot of money. But it has to go a very long way. At the end of February 2021 over 13.5 million people said they were behind on their rent -- nearly 1 in 5 of all renters -- according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis . Renters owe an estimated $57 billion in back rent. These numbers show the need is greater than the emergency help available. Your clients need to apply for the money early to get what they need. If you have the documents in hand your client can start applications as soon as housing agencies can accept them. The rules and regulations governing these programs were not yet issued at the time of this writing. This article reviews typical documents clients will need to provide, based on my 16 years of experience leading an affordable housing agency. They were created for permanent affordable housing such as Housing Choice Vouchers, meaning your client’s housing portfolio is valuable long after the Plan funding is exhausted. For now, it is likely your client will need this documentation plus proof the pandemic caused their housing emergency.

Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy. Survivors like Laura get caught in the intersection between homelessness and domestic violence, a situation you see every day in your work as a victim advocate and service provider. You see survivors escape, only to end up on the street. Your job is to find solutions to address their complex needs. That’s where partnerships come into play. Victim service providers can collaborate across systems with affordable housing agencies, breaking down the silo effect. It begins when parties meet to discuss how they can work together. Frustration arises when one service provider is not aware of laws, rules and regulations that govern the others. Things like jargon and acronyms can lead to misunderstandings. In a partnership you can clear those up from the beginning. However, it will take time to yield benefits, so there’s not a moment to waste. This post previews information housing agencies and survivor services can use to build a framework. You can use tools like Casebook to record and evaluate the services that your clients need and obtain; automated workflows within your case management software can be helpful for this purpose. For a client like Laura, you would continue to document your interventions in her Casebook file. You can track other service delivery for their effectiveness, as well as your obligations as a partner to them. For instance, as you interact with housing providers you can document that they have, or have not, used the full range of housing protections included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how you addressed them. A Casebook workflows with the law’s requirement will simplify the process for you. About the Money At the time of this writing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not mandate that agencies it funds designate resources for survivors, but it does allow agencies the discretion to do so. A partnership is a great opportunity to advocate for such an earmark. If the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 House bill is passed in the Senate (without changes from the House bill) it will provide victim relocation vouchers for survivors who need to move to other housing or need help to maintain current housing on their own. Build the Partnerships First Effective partnership means all parties understand each other’s roles, organizations, and governing rules and regulations. Housing agencies provide affordable housing or rent assistance. Service providers are advocates and case managers for survivors. Private landlords may have tenants with federally funded rent subsidies. For example, if they accept Housing Choice Vouchers they must adhere to VAWA and may need a better understanding of how to do so. It’s normal for one agency’s service providers to think other agencies aren’t doing enough for the client. In reality, everyone is overwhelmed. Social service caseloads are daunting and resources for affordable housing are limited and complex. Clear communications between everyone can reduce common frustrations. Conflicts can arise when it seems that agencies’ goals contradict. Partnerships can focus on shared goals. I once created a matrix for performance metrics for my agency’s housing programs and our partner service agencies’ programs. It revealed substantial overlap; goals were written differently but often for the same desired outcome. That matrix resolved a lot of tension and restored trust. What Housing Providers Need to Know Federally funded housing agencies must follow VAWA. HUD provides them with guidance for this, including models for Emergency Transfer Plans and Safety Plans. Victims services advocates have a role to help housing providers understand survivor safety precautions. Your discussions can shore up any gaps in their knowledge. If a housing agency must warn or cite a tenant for lease violations they can educate tenants about their rights under VAWA. The Notice of Occupancy Rights for tenants explains the VAWA protections but housing agency staff should expect to talk about it in layman's terms as well. Remember, you are the expert on working with survivors. It is your job to intervene if a housing provider has a tenant experiencing any form of domestic violence. Make sure they know that you will respond as quickly as possible to their concerns. However, in the event the survivor will not accept your services housing agencies cannot refuse housing or terminate survivors’ occupancy.

Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord. Landlords have rights, but so do tenants. If your clients feel they are being treated unfairly in their effort to negotiate they can contact a local fair housing agency for advice. You can find the nearest office here. Contacts for rent assistance programs in an earlier Casebook blog on Preventing a Wave of Homelessness. Discover the Transformative Power Casebook Can Provide to Your Organization Logo (1) Request A Demo Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social

For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with. For the vast majority of teenagers turning into adults, turning 21 represents a time of wonder and excitement. This is a time of planning for the future that includes job training, college applications and attendance, and learning practical skills. However, for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care in the United States, this is not always a time of wonder and excitement, but rather of anxiety and the unknown. Aging out of the foster care system is not always a seamless process due to the lack of resources that are often available for transition services, however, when child welfare workers use their strong cross-systems collaboration skills, foster care children in transition are often far more prepared to enter the adult world than they would otherwise be. What is cross-systems collaboration? Cross-systems collaboration is the process to which professionals partner with other professionals and agencies for the wellbeing of the client. Because many children who enter the foster care system have experienced trauma, may have mental health disorders or behavioral concerns, and often have few skills to utilize, the child welfare workers job is to support the entire person and not just find them housing. Picture this: a 15 year old boy enters a foster care facility after his mother dies of an overdose. This is a vulnerable time for him that could result in his own substance use, lack of finishing high school, and other negative outcomes because he has no family to support him and is in the middle of terrible grief. His child welfare worker finds him foster housing that meets his needs and allows him to continue attending the same high school he was enrolled in prior to the death of his mother. This welfare worker also helps him access mental health services for processing grief, attend a driver’s education program to get his driver’s license, and apply for grants and funds for college tuition. She did this by supporting him in getting a case manager in the community mental health system, connecting him to an after school tutoring program, and continuously answering his calls and processing through his feelings. She coordinated quarterly meetings with his counselor, school counselor, herself, and him to meet and discuss his needs and progress. They met quarterly for several years until he was prepared to graduate high school and age out of the foster care system, as he was never adopted. In the meetings they discussed the following: How he was feeling What is going well and not going well What his goals were and plans to achieve them How his mental health was He was always able to self-direct the meetings and be his own advocate. This example of strong cross-systems work with providers who were equally as invested in his wellbeing really made the difference for him. Every quarter, he knew he had a team of people who would show up and care for him. He knew that this team would support him, plan with him, and answer any and all questions he had that his mother was no longer around to answer for him. Why is cross-systems work essential during transition for foster children? Foster children, not unlike children still living in their biological parents homes, are complex. They have complex needs, desires, and wants. They often have been witness to adversity that is difficult to understand and contextualize. This puts them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes such as substance use, houselessness, and mental illness during foster care and after they transition out. Cross-systems collaboration supports a trauma-informed approach to care by recognizing those complexities and understanding that no goals can be supported and achieved in isolation. For example, a student with a mental illness will have a difficult time in school. Therefore, their school and counselors should work together to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to be successful. A student with a disability and a trauma history may find coping with their disability difficult because their trauma makes them feel hopeless. Therefore, their direct care provider and their mental health counselor should partner with them to develop a plan for the best way to complete daily tasks. Cross-systems work believes the following: systems are inherently connected to other systems when they work towards similar goals; systems should focus on the common interest of the youth they are supporting; and agencies must make commitments to partner for the best partnerships to occur. Because of this, any person who is going into child welfare or a system that operates in partnership with child welfare to support foster care children, should be knowledgeable about cross-systems planning and be prepared to partner with other professionals, while also allowing the child to lead the way based on their interests and goals. All foster care children in transition have the ability to, like this child, graduate and be successful after foster care. To do this, they need to know that they have people supporting them and helping them. This kind of strong support by foster families, child welfare providers, teachers, mental health professionals, and other people supporting them is what will empower them to support themselves. This is how foster care children realize they are worthy of love and belonging: by being shown that to begin with.

Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website. Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social.... Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. Renters in financial distress are facing a loss of housing in calamitous numbers. You and your clients may be confused and frustrated with programs that are supposed to prevent peoples’ loss of housing. Take heart. There is a lot happening behind the scenes to help renters. The first thing you should know is that at the time of publishing the moratorium established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been extended until March 31, 2021. President Biden extended it by Executive Order on the day he was inaugurated. It is intended as a placeholder until Congress can act on his proposed American Rescue Plan. If passed in its current form, it will extend the moratorium for another six months. There are additional eviction protections put into practice by individual states and municipalities. This article includes links to sites you can search to find what is available for your community. It Isn’t Automatic Your client needs to know that the moratorium is not automatic. Tenants must make a request to the property owner to delay any eviction proceedings for failure to pay rent. It has no obligation to let its tenants know the status of the moratorium or how they apply for it. Tenants must act proactively by submitting a Declaration that they are unable to pay rent in full as a direct result of the pandemic. Every member of the household who is named on the lease must also file a Declaration. The form lists conditions the tenants must meet. They made efforts to find any assistance that could be available to them. This article includes information about where you can look for help. They qualify based on income guidelines. They have lost a substantial amount of their income as a direct result of the pandemic. They are paying as much of the rent as they can afford. Their eviction would lead to homelessness. The Declaration has scary reminders for people. Declarants acknowledge that they are still obligated for the rent in full when the moratorium has expired. It also states that landlords may charge any fees, penalties or interest described in the current lease agreement. Remember, it does not entitle them to add on fees that were not part of the lease. What the Moratorium Doesn’t Do The moratorium does not protect tenants from the consequences of other lease violations. Commonly, leases include language about other offenses. Property damage leads to many evictions, although if tenants pay for repairs up front the tenant may be able to halt the process. Tenants who cause disruptions are also at risk, regardless of income loss due to COVID-19. Tenants have a right to “the peaceful enjoyment of their home.” Loud parties, for example, are not protected by the moratorium. In fact, suggest to your clients that they should be on their best behavior. This is not a time for them to test their property owner’s tolerance, and thus give it a chance to find another reason to evict. Rent Negotiations Tenants may be able to reduce their liabilities through landlord agreements. People who have been good tenants may find that their landlord will work with them to set up a payment plan. Tenants will have more luck facing the property owner head on. Tenants should ask landlords to renegotiate rents. A reduction now will lessen how much is accumulating. At the least they may be able to convince the property owner to reduce or waive late fees if they are clearly making a good faith effort to pay their rent. If your client is receiving rent subsidies, they should contact the housing agency immediately. Agencies using government funding for this are obligated to reduce rents to a percentage of income, even if the income goes down to zero. Renters in these programs will not accrue back rent payments during the lapse of income. However, they are also obligated to notify the housing agency as soon as their income is restored. Unreported income is grounds for a loss of subsidy. Once lost, your client will go on a new waiting list that can be months or even years long. Some programs may bar them from eligibility if they violate this obligation. Many landlords are getting federal relief on paying on the mortgages they hold for rental properties, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). It should help rent negotiations if your landlord is getting help with its mortgages and other expenses. The CFPB explains how to find out if your landlord is getting help (the information is far down in the site so you will need to scroll down to it). If so, it is critical information to help with negotiations. Don’t overlook just asking your landlord whether it is getting relief. You may learn that it has gotten help that is not listed on the CFPB website.