(310 ILCS 65/14) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1264)
Sec. 14.
Homeless Veterans Demonstration Project.
(a) The Program
Administrator shall, on the recommendation of the Commission and in
cooperation with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, implement a
demonstration project for low and very low-income homeless veterans and
their families. This demonstration project shall consist of a short-term
shelter, and will also provide assistance in assessing the needs of
veterans, ascertaining the programs for which veterans may be eligible and
making application for such programs and services and referral to
appropriate agencies. The project shall, to the extent possible, establish
liaisons with labor organizations, community colleges, vocational
rehabilitation programs and other providers of trade apprenticeships and
other job training programs.
(b) The Program Administrator shall submit to the Governor and the
General Assembly a report by January 1, 1991 evaluating the effectiveness
of the project provided in this Section. The report shall include, but not
be limited to, the number of persons served under the project, information
as to the cost of the services, and recommendations as to whether
additional homeless veterans projects should be established.
(Source: P.A. 86-925.)
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