Valuing Children Initiative ’s Post

This year’s Victorian Budget needs to be “The Homelessness Budget”. We’re in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime homelessness crisis, and there’s no time left to wait for a major intervention. This Budget, Victoria needs: 🏠 6,000 more socials homes built every year for the next 4 years 🤝 $64.5 million over 4 years for overwhelmed entry points 🧾 $30 million over 4 years for eviction prevention programs, to avoid more people falling into homelessness. Read out full budget submission here: https://lnkd.in/ghg72PU9 #TheHomelessnessBudget #VicBudget #EndHomelessness #vicpol

An incredibly important piece this morning on Inside Housing from John Glenton. A quote that sticks with me is "As such, it is important for me to tell policymakers that after 35 years of working in the sector I’ve never known things to be so bad. Never." As John writes, it is imperative that the next government can provide sufficient and long term grant funding to support the building of more social and affordable homes. #SocialHousing #AffordableHomes

Our communities need long-term solutions that will keep us safe and securely housed! To prevent displacement and homelessness, @GovKathyHochul must pass #StatewideRTC (S2721) THIS YEAR, and fund its implementation with $260 million in the budget. #HochulsCourtsMustChange

❓Did you know Hampshire County Council are proposing cuts to homelessness support services? In 2022/23 these services supported over 900 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness ✳️homelessness is something that happens to you and there’s often multiple and complex reasons why someone may experience homelessness ✳️if these proposed cuts go ahead we would lose the funds to keep people safe and in supported accommodation 🗣️ How can you help? Your voice matters! Speak up against the proposed cuts that will impact Hampshire’s homelessness support services. Your input can make a difference to help safeguard the well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community. 📋Have your say now: https://ow.ly/pWMR50Qvjic Find out more about the proposed cuts: https://ow.ly/8u9x50Qvjib #TwoSaints #PreventRisingHomelessness #SpeakUpNow

Could being homeless be a crime? Cost of living continues to rise and cities struggle to provide housing and to effectively handle unhoused populations. In the case of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson —heard by the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday — the plaintiffs argued that cities ought to be able to use criminal law to clear out homeless encampments. There’s no easy answer to solving the homelessness crisis in America. But there is good news: evidence strongly suggests that temporary assistance produces long-lasting positive effects. A recent study conducted by Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) found that persons who received an average of $2,000 in emergency financial assistance were “81 percent less likely to become homeless within six months of enrollment and 73 percent less likely within 12 months.” SVDP puts homelessness prevention into practice in a host of programs in over 1,000 cities around the country. If you agree that we need to find humane, lasting solutions to our homelessness crisis, you’ll be interested in the amazing work our Vincentian volunteers do. Find out more right here: https://ow.ly/hl4J50Rm9Zx #homelessnessprevention #poverty #homelessness

Victoria is in a once-in-a-lifetime homelessness crisis. Across Melbourne, homelessness entry points are often so overwhelmed by demand that they're unable to provide people with support on the day they need it. More investment is needed to grow entry points so they can meet the current need. That's why we are joining the Council To Homeless Persons  and calling for increased funding for entry points in the upcoming Victorian State Budget.  This year’s Victorian Budget needs to be The Homelessness Budget. #TheHomelessnessBudget #VicBudget #EndHomelessness #vicpol

Voting #YesOnA will: ✅Keep critical care in place ✅Prevent homelessness from increasing ✅Ensure funding goes to the most effective services ✅Build more affordable housing The choice is simple 🤝 Say YES on A to prevent homelessness and build more housing people can afford. Learn more: https://yesona.la/

❓Did you know Hampshire County Council are proposing cuts to homelessness support services? In 2022/23 these services supported over 900 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness ✳️homelessness is something that happens to you and there’s often multiple and complex reasons why someone may experience homelessness ✳️if these proposed cuts go ahead we would lose the funds to keep people safe and in supported accommodation 🗣️ How can you help? Your voice matters! Speak up against the proposed cuts that will impact Hampshire’s homelessness support services. Your input can make a difference to help safeguard the well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community. 🔗Have your say now: https://ow.ly/smpa50QQoyi 📋Find out more about the proposed cuts: https://ow.ly/fl4G50QQoyf #PreventRisingHomelessness #SpeakUpNow #HomelessnessSupport

When viewed side-by-side, investing in evidence-based homeless services is far more effective than criminalization. A new analysis from National Alliance to End Homelessness compares the two approaches. https://lnkd.in/g6w-SmkB #JohnsonVGrantsPass.

Our communities need long-term solutions that will keep us safe and securely housed! To prevent displacement and homelessness, @GovKathyHochul must pass #StatewideRTC (S2721) THIS YEAR, and fund its implementation with $260 million in the budget. #HochulsCourtsMustChange