The Major Goals of Home Start1- To raise the standard of living
for homeless families with children, from
poverty to self-sufficiency
2- To determine the mix of services
necessary to assist residents in moving from
homelessness to self-sufficiency
3- To promote a comprehensive system of
care, targeting
specific sub-populations, including, but not
limited to, victims of domestic abuse, violence,
severe and persistent mental illness, alcohol
and drug dependence. 4- To transition
families who have no housing, to
permanent housing, where they will reside for at
least 24 months.
5- To develop innovative ways
of assisting homeless persons in the transition
from homelessness, and to enable them to live as
independently as possible.
6- To prevent the recurring cycle of
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