The program provides foreclosure counseling and mitigation services to low- to moderate-income greater New Haven homeowners affected by the subprime lending crisis, under-employment, loss of income, and other financial stressors. The program anticipates serving 120 families.

The program provides housing counseling and foreclosure mitigation to greater New Haven residents facing loss of housing to foreclosure, eviction, and lead abatement to ensure long-term stability in safe and affordable housing. The program anticipates providing housing counseling to 100 families affected by mortgage delinquency or foreclosure, foreclosure mitigation/rental assistance services to 35 families, lead abatement services to 40 families, pre-purchase counseling to 35 families, and active involvement in monitoring and informing housing policy.

Community Mediation, Inc. (CM) proposes to collaborate with the Housing Authority of New Haven (HANA) to provide facilitated dialogues, an Action Forum, and follow-up meetings for parents at two housing sites (Quinnipiac Terrace and Valley Townhouses), out of which, facilitators will hear and assist parents in addressing a range of concerns that can include: nurturing parenting, financial management, school-related advocacy, and health care.