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Fulfilling the Dream: Aligning State Efforts to Implement Olmstead and End Chronic Homelessness

This brief from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness makes the case for state-level alignment of efforts to end chronic homelessness and efforts to comply with the community integration mandate under Title II of the ADA. The document provides seven key strategies to guide states in developing an action plan to achieve both an …

Jobs For Independence Program Information

Below is information on the Jobs For Independence program scheduled to begin on March 7th. Any potential future participants should go to their local Community Action Agency to start the process. For more information, view a PowerPoint presentation on the program here. Jobs for Independence Summary: In 2015, Vermont was one of ten states chosen …

Vermont Department of Labor Seeks Public Comment On WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)

The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) has scheduled meetings around the state to seek public comment and engage stakeholders in the dialogue about the changes to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The meetings will be facilitated by Vermont Department of Labor regional managers, and key questions will be presented and discussed in …

Five Joint Public Hearings on the Governor’s Proposed FY 2017 State Budget – Monday, February 15th

The Vermont House and Senate Committees on Appropriations are seeking public input on the FY2017 proposed State budget and will hold five joint public hearings Monday, February 15, 2016, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 5 locations across the State. For further information, please go to: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/jfo/appropriations/fy_2017/Community-Based%20Joint%20Public%20Hearings%20on%20FY2017%20Budget%20-%20Site%20List.pdf . The Committees will take testimony on the Governor’s FY …

Webinar Training for Homeless Shelter/Service Providers: ADA & Fair Housing

The Office of Economic Opportunity is pleased to host 2 companion training webinars for homeless shelters and transitional programs on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing. Please register in advance separately for each by using the links below. Webinars will be recorded and archived for later viewing. We strongly encourage you to participate live to …

VT AHS Summary Housing Outcomes – 2015

To view the summaries of key VT Agency of Human Services housing programs such as emergency shelter & services, supportive housing, weatherization and homelessness prevention over FY 2015, click here.