<p>Homelessness continues to be a serious problem plaguing our nation. The recent pandemic has exacerbated the issue, making it more challenging than ever for individuals and families to find adequate housing. For this episode we welcome Katie Lord, Associate Director of<a href="http://habcore.org/"> <u>HABcore, Inc.</u></a>, based in Red Bank, NJ. HABcore provides permanent housing and individualized support to families, veterans and those with special needs, allowing them to move through crisis to stability, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives.</p> <p>Katie Lord, a graduate of Monmouth University with a Master's Degree in Social Work, has been working with the homeless and special needs population for the past 14 years. Her introduction to homelessness started out with an internship but quickly grew into a career. She has been with HABcore since 2009, providing permanent, supportive and affordable housing to individuals and families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in NJ.</p> <p>To learn more about the Whole Family Approach, visit the <a href="https://www.wholefamilyapproach.org/"><u>website</u></a>.</p> <p>To view the work of The Pascale Sykes Foundation click <a href="https://pascalesykesfoundation.com/"><u>here.</u></a></p> <p>#HOMELESS</p> <p>#HOMELESSNESS</p> <p>#AFFORDABLEHOUSING</p> <p>#WHOLEFAMILYAPPROACH</p>