Continuum of Care News

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Technical Assistance Plan for PATH Program Participation in HMIS On May 27, 2015, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) sent a message–below–to all state Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Program contacts and PATH providers outlining their expectations of PATH provider participation in Continuum of Care (CoC) planning and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data entry. HUD shares SAMHSA’s goals and encourages CoCs to continue to work with PATH providers to achieve these goals. *** Dear State PATH Cont...

June 4, 2015 SOAR Webinar: Hearing Tips for SOAR Practitioners Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:00pm-4:30pm (EDT) SOAR practitioners have proven their proficiency at assisting with initial SSI/SSDI applications. However, since appeals are a reality, we know that many are already assisting applicants to prepare for hearings or are interested in gaining the necessary skills to effectively represent SOAR applicants at the hearing level. This webinar, to be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015, 3:00-4:30pm (EDT) will provide the tips and tools necessary to understand SSA's Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing process.  The focus is to inform the SOAR practitioner about the major activities performed by the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR), and what is expected from the Representative to prepare for and conduct a hearing in a Social Security disability claim. Speakers will include attorney representatives wh...

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