The document discusses services provided by Hamilton Family Center to help families experiencing homelessness and substance abuse issues. The Center uses a Housing First approach to provide housing and comprehensive support services to promote self-sufficiency. Services are trauma-informed, harm reduction based, and include substance abuse treatment, healthcare, parenting support, and collaborative programs with social services. Challenges include differing perspectives between providers, and balancing client needs with requirements of social services agencies.

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

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

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

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

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