Abbott Little - Housing & Human Services Consulting

Rebuild Potrero

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:31:53 +0000

Abbott Little is assisting BRIDGE Housing in the services planning process for the Potrero Terrace and Annex public housing sites. This project includes interviews, needs assessment, resource mapping, and recommendations. Rebuild Potrero is part of San Francisco’s HOPE SF campaign.

Abbott Little - Housing & Human Services Consulting » Projects

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:28:48 +0000

Abbott Little - Housing & Human Services Consulting » Projects

San Francisco Reentry Projects

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:27:17 +0000

Abbott Little is working with the San Francisco Department of Health and the San Francisco Safe Communities Reentry Council to create two reentry initiatives for State parolees returning to San Francisco, both focusing on pre-release assessment and community reintegration planning.

Project Update (10/2/09):

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded two grants, one under the Integrated Services for Mentally Ill Parolee-Clients program (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) and one under the Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative (U.S. Department of Justice). The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD) has been awarded a grant under the Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Initiative (U.S. Department of Justice).

Abbott Little is proud to have assisted DPH and JPD with proposal preparation planning and grant writing services for these projects. Congratulations to our clients!

Non-Profit Merger Feasibility

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:26:34 +0000

Abbott Little worked with csb consulting to conduct a feasibility study for three non-profit service providers. The study included staff interviews, analysis of program, financial and administrative structures, and in-depth work with executive management.

San Mateo County Senior Housing Primer

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:16:56 +0000

Abbott Little is writing a brochure regarding the future housing needs of San Mateo County’s senior population. The brochure will discuss demographics, design, affordability, and housing models and feature best practice case studies. Intended for use by a broad range of stakeholders, the brochure was published in May, 2009.

Coordination of Property Management and Supportive Services Assessment Tool

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:08:43 +0000

Abbott Little worked in collaboration with the Corporation for Supportive Housing and HUD to create an agency self-assessment tool. The tool allows supportive housing providers to conduct an in-depth analysis of the strength of the collaboration between these key components. Link to the Tool on csh.org

Housing First Systems Change

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:21:24 +0000

Abbott Little is working with local government agencies refine their approach to homelessness. Working with city staff, service providers, and community representative, we facilitate discussion, highlight best practices, and provide direct technical assistance to improve the system of care.

MHSA Housing Assistance

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:27:23 +0000

Abbott Little is assisting housing and mental health departments in several counties in allocating funds for their Mental Health Services Act housing programs. Assistance includes systems implementation, centralized referral planning, NOFA/RFP development, technical assistance to providers, and community input processes.

Legal Services for Veterans

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:46:36 +0000

Abbott Little is conducting a feasibility study for a non-profit agency seeking to expand pro-bono services for homeless veterans. The project analyzes other successful models and provides funding feasibility and program design services.

Housing for Emancipating Foster Youth

admin — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:39:02 +0000

Abbott Little led a team of consultants to complete a feasibility study for a new residential campus for emancipating foster youth, Emancipation Village. Located in Oakland, California, this project is a collaboration between the Alameda County Social Services Agency and Fred Finch Youth Center.