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CVOEO launches program to end childhood homelessness

Read the article on MyChamplainValley.com.

Here is an excerpt:

Ending homelessness during childhood may help solve adult homelessness moving forward, according to the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. It’s launched a new program focused on getting families into affordable housing, and helping them stay there.

The HOME Family Housing Voucher Program authorizes rapid rehousing vouchers that provide temporary rental assistance. CVOEO Executive Director Paul Dragon says it can help bridge people into long-term housing.