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Philadelphia Social Innovations Award for Hudson
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Dr. Hudson won the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations in Healthy Communities Award for relentlessly advocating for children living in homeless shelters.
Inaugural Job Fair Connects Parents from Shelters with Potential Employers
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
The goal of the job fair was to find and create employment opportunities for parents in shelter. Research has shown obtaining housing and employment improves families’ overall health.
Sesame Street Invites HHI to Help Raise National Awareness about Family Homelessness
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Sesame Street is raising awareness of the increased number of families with children that are experiencing homelessness. — with an assist from the Homeless Health Initiative.
Family Fun and Fitness Day Marks Sixth Year
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Volunteers provided families with educational materials and a chance to learn about infant CPR and services provided by CHOP. Children participated in and games and crafts.
We Get by with a Little Help from Our CHOP Friends
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Several Employee Resource Groups help special back-to-school events at St. Barnabas Mission.
Breastfeeding-friendly Shelter Initiative
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
The Breastfeeding-friendly Shelters Initiative faced challenges from federal and local policy changes in 2018. LEND fellows contributed to efforts supporting the initiative.
Jane Addams Place Shelter Moves from West Philly
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Lutheran Settlement House Jane Addams Place relocated to a larger building in North Philadelphia that is more structurally sound and offers the ability to house more families.
The Beauty of HHI’s Art Programs Continues to Grow
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
The art programs for mothers and children living at People’s Emergency Center provided opportunities for residents to relieve stress, work through difficult emotions via art, and have fun.
Supporting Parents to be the Best Parent They Can be
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
On four occasions in 2018, Karen Hudson presented her dissertation research on nonresidential fathers parenting their children living in shelters without them.
HHI Continues in N.J. at HomeFront Family Preservation Center
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
In 2018, Dr. Bennett organized, recruited volunteers, and cohosted weekly “Taking Charge of Your Child’s Health” education classes at HomeFront.