Continuum of Care News

SOAR is more than just a training model. To be successful, SOAR programs must also focus on building strong relationships with SSA, DDS, the medical community and others.  SOAR providers who focus on such collaborations report more successful SOAR outcomes.  Grab some hot chocolate, coffee, or a cup of tea, and join us for a series of three webinars  to hear stories from SOAR communities, SSA and DDS specialists, and a medical provider on how they have improved SOAR applications by building relationships of mutual respect and trust in order to accomplish a great deal of hope for our SOAR applicants. You will also learn how to apply these best practices to creating or improving your SOAR Process which will result in the submission of quality SOAR applications! This webinar series is recommended for SOAR State Leads, Local Leads, SOAR Provid

Last month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sent a message to all State Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Contacts and PATH Providers providing guidance on the PATH Annual Report and alerted PATH contacts to a recent update of the PATH Program HMIS Manual. The entire message is included in this listserv in an effort to make sure all communities receive this updated guidance: December 22, 2016 Greetings State PATH Contacts (SPCs) and PATH Providers, SAMHSA and the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are pleased to announce the release of updated guidance to further enhance efforts to integrate PATH into local Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). In November 2013, SAMHSA released the Technical Assistance Plan for PATH Program Participation in HMIS , which describes SAMHSA’s goals for PATH participation in HMIS. SAMHSA expects full PATH participation in HMIS by the end of each

Hi Team, I hope that you are doing well. This is the SSVF Program Update from Friday. I need you to read this program update in detail. I am going to highlight a few items in particular, but again, this should not replace your very thorough read. ·          Please register for the SSVF national webinar on Thursday. At least one representative from each grantee must attend. The link is below. We are going to include the quarterly certification process and the program change process as well as the PIT/HIC. ·          Please read the 2017 PIT and HIC Summary for SSVF Grantees in preparation for Thursday's national webinar. ·          Please review the Critical Incident reporting guidance as our process has changed.          ·          Please check out the new calendar J ·          Remember: NOFA applications deadline I look forward to speaking to you tomorrow on our regional call at 2pm. Thanks so much! Adrienne                                 

REMINDER: GPD Providers, Help Us Support You Provider survey on GPD from The Home Depot Foundation, NCHV, and Community Solutions Dear GPD Providers,  This is a reminder to please complete this survey by 5:00 p.m. EST on January 13, 2017 . This is your opportunity to share your inputs on GPD. We value your feedback, please take a moment to help us shape upcoming efforts to assist you! This short survey is being conducted jointly by The Home Depot Foundation, Community Solutions, and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. We know the GPD program is undergoing several changes, and we want to make sure you have all of the support you need to best serve veterans in your community with this important resource. We also want to learn more about your interest in and capacity to convert some existing GPD beds to permanent housing.   Please take

Also: Worker Ownership Can Still Flourish * Not All Artists Are Childless * New $ for Equitable Dev. * Will Dev. Deal Help Baltimore? -- Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. Also: Worker Ownership Can Still Flourish ● Not All Artists Are Childless ● New $ for Equitable Dev. ● Will Development Deal Benefit Baltimore? Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Help support the voice of community development  Your Voice! Event Nomination Hearing for HUD Secretary-Designate Dr. Benjamin Carson | Jan. 12, 10 a.m. ET The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will meet in open session this Thursday morning to conduct a hearing on the nomination of Ben Carson to be Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.