Homeless Come Home

Restoring existing relationships and bringing home those who are temporarily homeless

Tuesday, April 29, 2003, 10:00 AM

Dear Senator, Representative, or Staff of State or United States of America,

The below resolution supports the use of Families as a tool for those who are presently homeless. It is a growing belief that those who are presently homeless need stable Relationships in their lives. Kansas State Senator Hensley introduced this resolution. Would you consider introducing a form of this in your State or Country? Could you also have your staff get back with me as to your answer so I can let others know??? Thank you So much!!!

Sincerely Yours,

David Owen

Session of 2003

Kansas Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1605

By Senator Hensley

(By request)

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to assist the homeless.

WHEREAS, There continue to be members of our society who are

homeless, either by choice or circumstance, who need assistance in various

ways, both while homeless and in returning to a conventional lifestyle;

and

WHEREAS, Society, either through private organizations or taxpayer

supported programs, provides assistance in feeding, housing and caring

for these destitute individuals, but such activities do not provide them

with a home; and

WHEREAS, The cost of providing social services to our citizens continues

to grow and, at this time, the state faces enlarging budget deficits;

and

WHEREAS, It is proposed that private families be considered as a

collateral resource for homelessmissions in assisting homeless individuals;

and

WHEREAS, A family would provide stable housing and emotional

support for one needing such and would provide a strong incentive for

the homeless person to become an active member of society; and

WHEREAS, Contacting family members by homeless individuals

might be facilitated by providing them with prepaid calling cards, voice

mail or similar communication devices; and

WHEREAS, It is proposed that study be given as to the policies and

procedures needed whereby homeless individuals could be assisted and

the method by which private families could be compensated for providing

assistance: Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas, the House of Representatives

concurring therein: That the Department of Social and Rehabilitation

Services consider the efficacy of this proposal and, if considered

favorably, report to the Governor and Legislature prior to the

commencement of the 2004 legislative session the department’s proposal

on this subject; and

Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of State provide one enrolled

copy of this resolution to the Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation

SCR 1605

Services and four copies to David Owen, 2113 Wayne Street, Apartment

No. 1, Topeka, Kansas 66611.

A Official Copy May be downloaded in PDF Format directly from the Kansas Legislature (click here)… go to the text of bills in type in the number 1605