Jul 17, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP News
HOME TBRA GRANT
Lakeshore CAP is proud to announce we have been awarded a grant for homelessness prevention — the HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) grant from the State’s Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources to provide rental assistance to homeless families and individuals in Manitowoc, Door, Kewaunee, & Sheboygan counties. The purpose of TBRA is to allow low-income households the opportunity to afford a decent rental unit in the private housing market.
WHO MAY QUALIFY
Participants must meet the HUD HEARTH definition of homelessness, which means that households are literally homeless and either living in a shelter or a place not meant for human habitation. Each participant will work with a case manager to develop a self-sufficiency plan to reach desired independence. All eligible applicants will receive an assessment and be placed on our Prioritization List. Preference is for those that are considered most vulnerable in our community. Rental units are selected by the participant and must pass a Housing Quality Standards Inspection.
APPLICATIONS
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. There are limited openings. Those who wish to apply may do so in person at any of our offices or call Lakeshore CAP at 920.682.3737 for information. See addresses and hours of operation at the bottom of our website. The application may also be found online at: https://lakeshorecap.org/supportive-housing/
LANDLORD PARTICIPATION
Landlords interested in working with Lakeshore CAP may contact us for additional information.
Jul 7, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP Events
Let’s Make Everyone Count
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY “POINT IN TIME” (PIT) OUTREACH EVENT
FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST JULY 25TH
If you’re struggling to rent a place or afford a place on your own, then come to Mead Public Library Loft on the 3rd floor on July 25th for a free continental breakfast to talk with us about your needs. Staff members from agencies in the community will offer information and resources such as
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- Free haircuts
- Care packages
- Housing services
(Also see Lakeshore CAP’s Supportive Housing Program for possible assistance.)
Feb 6, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP News
Lakeshore CAP is pleased to announce Colleen Homb has been named Executive Director of our Community Action Program!
In her role, Colleen will provide the overall direction and leadership in managing the affairs of our four-county agency, which includes:
- advocating for the interests of low-income individuals and families
- ensuring effective program operations
- adhering to state and federal regulations and contractual obligations
- maintaining agency fiscal integrity
- strategic planning
- resource development
- providing assistance to the Board of Directors.
Colleen had been serving as interim director since February 2017. She has worked at Lakeshore CAP since 2005 as the youth mentoring program coordinator, community services team leader and family development director.
Feb 6, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP Events
FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS TRAINING
— Brought to you by Lakeshore CAP
(6 Sessions, March through May — 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM. Lunch provided.)
(6 Sessions, March through May — 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM. Lunch provided.)
♦ You MUST REGISTER for any or all sessions by calling 920.682.3737
♦ $10 per session will be billed following the end of training
♦ Course is FREE — IF you are a volunteer, student, or not being paid for your time
In 2012, the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds (https://ctfalliance.org/) developed the Strengthening Families™Protective Factors Framework into a curriculum called Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work. It is designed to assist professionals who work with families and children to promote the optimal development of all children while protecting vulnerable children from harm.
Six 2-hour modules make up the training, sharing ways to help practitioners, community members and parents better understand and address family needs using a strengths-based lens.
Know The Five Protective Factors!
- Parent Resilience: The ability to recover from difficult life experiences and often to be strengthened by and even transformed by those experiences
- Social Emotional Competence of Children: Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions, and establish and maintain relationships
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical, cognitive, language and social emotional development
- Social Connections: Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental and spiritual support
- Concrete Support in Times of Need: Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges
Participants will leave with:
- A better understanding of how to utilize the Protective Factors Framework in your work to strengthen families
- An understanding of how culture impacts perspectives and how to best work with families
- A renewed appreciation for the value of parents as partners in your work
Jan 8, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP News
JAN 23RD – MANITOWOC COUNTY HOUSING COALITION
RESOURCE FAIR
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