Cooperative Extension part of Ellsworth American piece on ending homelessness
University of Maine Cooperative Extension was included in an Ellsworth American story about a group that provides shelter and teaches skills to combat homelessness. The Families First Community Center in Ellsworth is a transitional house for families to live in while they take life skills classes and job training courses. University of Maine Cooperative Extension has offered classroom space for the project, in which managers assist residents with creating a life plan. In the 12–18 months residents live at the home, they work on searching for jobs, preparing for interviews and writing resumes as well as learning about topics ranging from conflict resolution to healthy cooking.