Helping a household find alternative housing rather than entering shelter or experiencing unsheltered homelessness is less costly and more effective at preventing homelessness.
Lorna Schmidt talks with Alanna Hinz-Sweeney and Breana Guernsey about the practice of diversion and how it results in highly successful housing outcomes.
As a member of the Social Justice Advocacy & Engagement team, I lead the strategic development and execution of Catholic Charities’ public policy agenda. My work covers local, state and federal levels, advocating for policies and programs that promote justice in the community.