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Category: Homelessness

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Welcome to New Staff Member Martha Taylor

Welcome to the Department of Human Services’ newest staff member, Martha Taylor.  As the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Manager, Martha will be responsible for the Continuum of Care (CoC) […]

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Community Meeting on Housing Court Expansion – New Date

On July 17, 2017, Governor Baker signed legislation for a statewide expansion of the housing court with $750,000 to begin the expansion. Two million people in 84 cities and towns in Barnstable, Middlesex, Norfolk, […]

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Regional Network on Homelessness – August 2017 Updates

Paula Schnepp, coordinator of the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness, compiled the news and upcoming events presented below for all those interested in homelessness in the Cape and Islands […]

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Homelessness Among Elders Summit

Save the Date: The Island Foundation and the United Way of Greater Attleboro/ Taunton will host the “Homelessness Among Elders Summit – A Discussion for the South Coast, Cape and […]

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Housing for Love Walk 2017

The Bob Murray Housing with Love Walk is a seven-day walk spanning the length of Cape Cod, from Provincetown to Falmouth. Since its inception in 1993, the Walk has raised […]

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Job Announcement – Continuum of Care Grant Program

Barnstable County Department of Human Services seeks a full-time Program Manager to manage the Continuum of Care program.  Professional and technical work in planning and implementing grant-funded programs in accordance […]

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New Outreach Program for Homeless Youth

Homeless Youth Outreach is a new program offered by the Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) that aims to support youth ages 16 – 24 who are in need of stable and safe housing, […]

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Regional Network Meeting Cancelled

The meeting of the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness Policy Board scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2017, has been canceled. The next meeting will be scheduled for June […]

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Youth Count Housing and Homelessness Survey Happening NOW

Massachusetts is trying to better understand and meet the needs of young adults experiencing housing instability. Data from the 2017 Massachusetts Youth Count will impact funding and services for young […]

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