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NATIONAL HOUSEING CONFERENCE Many people experiencing homelessness are housed through rental assistance, vouchers and public housing. Outside of those mainstream programs, there are a number of federal programs that work to house people experiencing homelessness, directly or indirectly. Many of these programs are part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), while others are run through other agencies either in collaboration with HUD or on their own. 

 Preparing for a child should be a happy time in people's lives, but the financial obligations that come with preparing for a child can prove to be a large expense. To help, we recently created a new guide to help new parents, those who are expecting, and those thinking about having a baby with the financial aspects of having a child.  Our guide covers:  (1)The cost of having a child, (2) What to plan for throughout pregnancy, (3) Financial steps to take once a child is born and more!  Annuity.org helps you make the right decisions for your financial future.

 For immediate assistance, you can also call Maryland 2-1-1 (toll free from any phone). Call specialists are trained to assist people faced with housing needs, utility shutoffs, family crisis, financial, legal, employment and other issues. Either dial 211 or visit: www.211md.org. 

According to EndHomelessness.org, as of January 2020, more than half a million people are experiencing homelessness in the country. Stable and sustainable employment is essential in creating and maintaining housing stability.  Resume Builder provides a resource to help people who are experiencing homelessness learn about the common roadblocks to employment and ways to overcome them. 

RetireGuide.com aims to provide the  most up-to-date and accurate information about financial decisions that affect your retirement.   Here are two articles that may be of interest to our Senior Community.

Social Security Benefits - Food Stamps

Meals On Wheels

NATIONAL HOUSEING CONFERENCE Many people experiencing homelessness are housed through rental assistance, vouchers and public housing. Outside of those mainstream programs, there are a number of federal programs that work to house people experiencing homelessness, directly or indirectly. Many of these programs are part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), while others are run through other agencies either in collaboration with HUD or on their own. 

 In addition to grant programs and research relevant to homelessness, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) also funds several resource centers and activities that provide valuable information for consumers, providers, and policymakers. Several HHS Operating Divisions also have web pages with agency-specific information related to homelessness 

 For immediate assistance, you can also call Maryland 2-1-1 (toll free from any phone). Call specialists are trained to assist people faced with housing needs, utility shutoffs, family crisis, financial, legal, employment and other issues. Either dial 211 or visit: www.211md.org. 

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From Caring.com - an increasing number of older Americans are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  Several factors contribute to this growing epidemic:

• The economic strain put on many businesses and individuals by the pandemic
• The health issues and medical bills that may have accompanied the pandemic for many
• The aging baby boomer population
• The rapid and sharp increases in housing and rental costs, especially in larger cities, across the nation

Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet. 

Addiction among people 65 and up is often underestimated. As a result, it can prevent them from getting the help that they need. AddictionCenter.com has a web guide that provides information on addiction recovery options for seniors and the benefits of committing to a recovery program near you. 

 Slips and falls for seniors is one of their biggest risks of getting seriously injured. It can be extremely scary for those involved, and can result in a long hospital stay. Brown and Crouppen wanted to create a guide that details why seniors are prone to slips and falls, how to mitigate the risk, and what are the steps for the person and also their family or caregivers if it does happen.

NATIONAL HOUSEING CONFERENCE Many people experiencing homelessness are housed through rental assistance, vouchers and public housing. Outside of those mainstream programs, there are a number of federal programs that work to house people experiencing homelessness, directly or indirectly. Many of these programs are part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), while others are run through other agencies either in collaboration with HUD or on their own. 

Nursing Home Abuse Center was created to help spread awareness about the widespread problem of nursing home neglect and abuse.   The site has valuable information regarding signs of abuse and neglect.