Case Study Warm Winter - 2003 Words

â€Å"WARM WINTER† Kyle LeJeune April 12, 2015 Rutgers University Agency Information (Background Capability) Since 2009, Coming Home of Middlesex County has worked tirelessly within and directly with the community creating a true system to end homelessness. Through funding from Middlesex County, NJ, The United Way and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this organization has been able to establish a solid footing in combatting homelessness. As administrators of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the county, our agency restructured its system to a client-based, needs-based system of services. It is because of this, in conjunction with our agency’s coordination of the county’s Point-In-Time (PIT) survey that we have†¦show more content†¦Those collaborations along with our deep relationships with the community are what have made us such a strong organization. Our agency is striving to create self-sustaining environments for all the homeless individuals and families within Middlesex County. Our long-term goal is to eliminate homelessness altogether. Programs and Services: o Homeless case management provider to the County’s Homeless Hotline o Direct case management services to those entering the system through the 211 hotline o Provide limited funding for temporary placement o Limited financial assistance for permanent housing o Housing First Campaign Organizational Structure: Coming Home is comprised of 18 board members, 5 full-time employees: †¢ Eileen O’Donnell (Executive Director) - B.A in Psychology, Masters in Public Policy, J.D. from Rutgers School of Law, and is currently pursuing her M.S.W. †¢ Ruth Cruz (Case Manager for the Homeless Hotline)- B.A. in Sociology †¢ Bobbin Paskell (Assistant Director of Systems) - M.S.W., L.S.W. †¢ Meriam Shenoda (Executive Assistant/Fundraising Manager)- Bachelor’s in Commerce Accounting †¢ Christopher DeGiulio (Assistant Director of Programs) Also, 1-2 interns per college semester and 15 regular volunteers Need/Problem (Need, Goals, Objectives) While the process of accessing affordable housing is not an overnight process and moving into an