The Governor's Statewide Interagency Council on Homelessness 

Alabama Hosts In-State Policy Academy on Chronic Homelessness

Montgomery, Alabama -- The Governor’s Statewide Interagency Council on Homelessness hosted an In-State Policy Academy on  Improving Access to Mainstream Services for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness in Montgomery, Alabama on February 8th -10th, 2006.

The In-State Policy Academy was part of Governor Bob Riley’s Statewide Interagency Council on Homelessness’ efforts to implement a plan to prevent and end homelessness in the State of Alabama.  The Policy Academy was attended by twenty-six members comprised of representatives from state government agencies, the private sector, and service provider networks.  Participants in the Policy Academy created an Action Plan intended to improve access to mainstream services and employment opportunities that are coordinated with housing for persons who are experiencing homelessness. 

The In-State Policy Academy assisted in identifying issues of concern and allowed for an opportunity to create professional relationships among the public and private sectors that are working together on this important issue.