Creating a safety net for homeless families in an emergency shelter

Thomas, Joyce N.

Saturday, March 21, 2015: 2:10 PM-3:30 PM

Room 13/14 (Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)

Speaker:
Joyce N. Thomas, RN, MPH, PNP, FAAN, Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.

Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:

Have increase understanding of the significance of establishing community partnership for building protective factors and a safety net for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Have improved understanding of prevention strategies and public health practice in serving homeless families.
Identify four key policy issues related to homelessness and domestic violence.

Description:
This report focuses on community collaboration, prevention, public health, and policy implications for homeless parents of children ages 0-12 years in Washington, DC. About 80% of families have a history of domestic violence, trauma, and/or child maltreatment. This presentation focuses on partnerships designed to promote safety for homeless women and children. This workshop will provide descriptive data, outcome findings, policy implications, authentic voices of homeless mothers, and lessons learned. An evidence-based curriculum that incorporates principles of trauma-informed practice is discussed.