April 16, 2010 - More federal resources and more coordinated and flexible housing programs are needed to solve Connecticut's housing and homelessness problems, according to new material on federal policy created by the Partnership for Strong Communities. 

The papers were created for use in Washington meetings with Connecticut's U.S. Senators and Representatives in April 2010. 

The Partnership's analysis produced recommendations on housing production and preservation programs, tenant-based vouchers, services for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness, and the Sustainable Communities act to coordinate housing, transportation and environment.  The proposals urge continued commitment to longstanding existing programs and solutions advocated for years, as well as support for exciting new proposals offered by the Obama Administration.

• Policy Overview: Connecticut Needs Congressional Support to Create Affordable Housing and End Homelessness 
• Preserving and Creating Affordable Housing 
• Federal Initiatives That Would Increase Supportive Housing in Connecticut 
• Increase and Streamline Tenant-Based Rental Assistance 
• Help Connecticut Coordinate Housing, Transportation and Environmental Protection (using Sustainable Communities/Livable Communities) 
• Connecticut's Housing Situation 
• Financing and Location of Connecticut's 4,400 Units of Supportive Housing 

Ending Homelessness in CT District Fact Sheets

• Ending Homelessness in CT Q&A 
• Ending Homelessness in the 1st District 
• Ending Homelessness in the 2nd District 
• Ending Homelessness in the 3rd District 
• Ending Homelessness in the 4th District 
• Ending Homelessness in the 5th District