A Landscape Assessment and Strategic Plan for Increasing Economic Opportunities for People Experiencing Homelessness in Whatcom County (2009, 30 pages)

In 2009, a Steering Committee comprised of Whatcom County community members and Building Changes agreed to engage in a strategic planning process. The goal of the process was to expand the opportunities of people who have experienced homelessness to develop skills, increase income, and improve self-sufficiency. This report, written by Building Changes, summarizes the characteristics and work readiness of people experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County, the existing network of employment and education services available in the county, and the county’s current economic context. This research informed the strategies the Committee developed for improving employment outcomes for homeless individuals, families, and youth in Whatcom County.