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Event: The Next Challenge for Public Housing: Serving Its Most Vulnerable Families

Thursday, March 11, 2010
9:00-10:30 a.m. ET
(This event has been rescheduled from February 11.)

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The HOPE VI program did away with much of the nation's worst public housing, but not all residents benefited. Many of the most troubled families -- those with physical and mental health problems, weak employment histories, low literacy levels, drug or alcohol abuse troubles, criminal histories, and serious credit problems -- have been left behind in the move to mixed-income developments or private-market housing.

As the federal government, localities, and housing authorities seek to revitalize scarred inner-city neighborhoods, a unique set of responses is needed to aid public housing's most vulnerable families. The Chicago Family Case Management Demonstration may have some innovative answers.


Panelists:

Ronald T. Ashford, director of public housing supportive services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mary Howard
Mary Howard, vice president of resident services, Chicago Housing Authority

Susan Popkin
Susan J. Popkin, director, Program on Neighborhoods and Youth Development, Urban Institute

Matthew Stagner
Matthew Stagner, executive director, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago (moderator)

Valorie Wright
Valorie Wright, site manager, Heartland Human Care Services 

Resources:

 - Bios
 - Heartland Human Care Services Demo
 - Heartland Human Care Services Fact Sheet
 - Chicago Housing Authority Presentation
 - Chicago Housing Authority
 - Urban Institute Summary 

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