The Philadelphia Veterans MultiService

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The Philadelphia Veterans
Multi-Service Education CenterProudly Serving
Veterans Since 1980

• USDOL VETS
• National Listening Session
• Female Homeless Veterans
• Veterans with Families
• Patricia A. Pomroy

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Before you Begin

• Do you know women veterans?
• Do you know homeless women veterans?
• Are you well versed in their veteran benefits?
• Are you an active partner with the VA at both the
  medical center and the VARO?
• Do you know the players at each facility?
• How will these veterans find you?

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Challenges and Barriers

• No Home, No Income
• Financial Debt
• Legal
• Pre and Post Military Sexual Trauma
• Physical/Mental Health Disabilities
• Addictions
• Lack of Discipline
• Level of Education and Skills Abilities

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Challenges and Barriers

• Lack of Transferable Skills
• No clear job match
• No career plan
• Family responsibilities
• Abandonment and rejection issues
• Lack of confidence, self esteem, self worth
• Lack of support / direction
• Lacks ability to set realistic priorities

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Challenges and Barriers

• Affordable Housing
• Livable Wage
• Confident Child Care

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Factors for Stability

• Provide coordinated and comprehensive services
  and assistance to homeless women veterans
• Involve community linkages
• Active partnerships are vital
• VA, DOL, HUD
• Local city and municipality resources

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Assessments

• Thorough and comprehensive
• Identify the Female Veterans Needs
• Identify Specific Challenges and Barriers
• Develop a plan
• Assist with prioritization

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Goals for Stability Productivity

• Housing
• Employment/Income
• Family/Community Support
• Medical and Mental Health Services

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Homeless Female Veterans in aResidential
Environment

• Transitional Living HGPD Program
• Mary E. Walker House (30 bed)
• Seeking Safety Model
• Provides tools to develop stronger sense of self
  worth
• How to say No
• Establish healthy relationships

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Service Delivery Needs

• Comprehensive services available in one location
• Knowledgeable staff to assist in navigating
  Federal system of benefits
• e.g. Every VA has a Women Veteran Program
  Manager and every VARO has a Veteran Coordinator
• Ability to leverage Federal, State and City funds
  

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Service Delivery Needs

• Ability to assess skills and ability
• Address skills transfer
• Access to training
• Mentoring
• Job Search/Placement
• Retention Services

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980
Impact on future solicitation to address needs

• Grantee should have experience in navigating the
  VA system on both sides Health (Physical/Mental)
  and Benefits
• Extra points should be awarded for being able to
  leverage other Federal grants
• Grantee should have involvement in the local
  community
• Availability to housing
• To have as many services as possible in one
  location
• Retention services should include support
  services

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The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service
Education Center, Inc.Proudly Service Veterans
Since 1980

• Thank You