Integrating Advocacy and Service Provision
Agencies and workers serving homeless families know that national, state, and local policies have a great impact on these families (see Understanding Homelessness) The workers also know that it is often difficult to integrate advocacy into their primary role as service providers.
This section of the website contains:
- a description of advocacy activities by workers;
- a description of advocacy activities by agencies;
- a description of successful efforts to involve clients in advocacy and decision-making;
- an analysis of the legality of non-profits engaging in advocacy;
- information on influencing public policy and testifying before decision-makers;
- ways to be informed on potential policy changes affecting homeless families;
- websites on advocacy and electronic advocacy.
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