Continuum of Care News

This two-part webinar, being held on April 26 and 27, at 1:00 PM EDT, explains recent changes to the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) that implement the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Interim Final Rule. The rule went into effect on January 3, 2017, and states that a Participating Jurisdiction's (PJs) compliance with the statutory 24-month commitment requirement will be measured on a grant-specific basis, for FY 2015 and later HOME allocations. In addition, the HOME Interim Final Rule, contains provisions affecting FY 2014 and prior allocations with remaining balances, imposes a deadline on project-specific commitments made by state recipients and subrecipients, and allows PJs to accumulate local receipt funds in the current program year for commitment in the following year. Note: This is a revised version of the message sent earlier today announcing this webinar. The title and description have been updated. Participants will learn: How commi

Webinar Series: Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services Part One: Safety: Common Ground Monday, April 24, 2017 | 3–4 p.m. Eastern Time Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight the innovative work of crisis service providers employing a trauma-informed approach. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month, 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time. Part one of the series will introduce SAMHSA's six principles of a trauma-informed approach. Then, staff from Common Ground, a trauma-informed crisis services program in Oakland County, Michigan, will present on how they promote safety in a crisis services setting. To participate in the webinar on April 24, please join us online at 3 p.m. by visiting: https://nasmhpd.adobeconnect.com/cri

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) is holding a Question and Answer (Q&A) Webinar for all State and Entitlement grantees on best practices to successfully set up your Action Plan in the eCon Planning Suite and will review the process, timing, and steps required to complete amendments. The webinar will include demonstrations of amending the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) and creating a new Action Plan by using the Copy function. Following the presentation, participants will be able to submit questions to HUD and technical assistance providers regarding the eCon Planning Suite and Consolidated Plan process. Participants will learn: Best practices for setting up the 2017 Annual Action Plan (AAP) How to amend Consolidated Plans and Action Plans in the eCon Planning Suite Webinar Dates Date Time R

Bowman Client Update Spring 2017 RHYMIS Vendor Testing An announcement was made recently via the System Administrator’s listserv asking RHYMIS grantees to submit a test file to help with testing the CSV structure. Mediware Information Systems is the RHYMIS vendor that is receiving all of the data, therefore our customers and their grantees do not need to perform testing as we will complete the testing internally. Please contact your CCA if you have further questions. Mediware Information Systems, Inc. 11711 W. 79th St. | Lenexa, KS 66214 | (888) MEDIWARE mediware.com | info@mediware.com

Webinar Series: Communities Addressing Trauma and Community Strife Through Trauma-Informed Approaches Part One: Introduction of SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach to Healing Communities Monday, April 24, 2017 | 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight communities working to improve member resiliency and responsiveness to community incidents. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month from 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Part one of the series will introduce SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach to Healing Communities. Maurissa Stone, from The Living Well, will discuss community-based, innovative healing opportunities in Baltimore, Ma

Engage with Federal Agency Leaders, Register Today for the 2017 NCHV Annual Conference – Yes, In My Back Yard: Putting Veterans First May 31-June 2 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.     Senior staff from the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Labor, as well as the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness will be on hand throughout the Conference to speak, present, and respond to your questions and concerns. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the Federal agencies that fund, and drive policies for, your local GPD, SSVF, HUD-VASH, HVRP, and other programs. You'll get updates on the latest news on the major programs moving forward, and time set aside for a Q&A during the Federal Partners session. Access to this wide an array of federal housing policy leadership is unique to the NCHV Annual Conference, be

Bowman Client Update SP 5.12.40 Is Now Available SP 5.12.40 Is Now Available Most notably, this version contains updates to the HUD CoC APR and Annual PATH report . Release notes can be found in the Documents & Downloads area of CollaboranGo.. If you have any questions, please contact your Customer Care Analyst. Mediware Information Systems, Inc. 11711 W. 79th St. | Lenexa, KS 66214 | (888) MEDIWARE mediware.com | info@mediware.com

This two-part webinar, being held on April 26 and 27, at 1:00 PM EDT, explains recent changes to the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) that implement the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Interim Final Rule. The rule went into effect on January 3, 2017, and states that a Participating Jurisdiction (PJ)'s compliance with the statutory 24-month commitment requirement will be measured on a grant-specific basis, for FY 2015 and later HOME allocations. In addition, the HOME Interim Final Rule, contains provisions affecting FY 2014 and prior allocations with remaining balances, imposes a deadline on project-specific commitments made by state recipients and subrecipients, and allows PJs to accumulate local receipt funds in the current program year for commitment in the following year. Participants will learn about recent IDIS updates including how commitments are calculated on the deadline compliance screens, the interaction between subfunds, subgrants, activ