Continuum of Care News

Today HUD CPD announced the FFY 2015 CPD formula grant allocations.  Please see the image showing the allocations for CPD MD formula grantees. The forwarded message from Deputy Assistant Secretary Cliff Taffet includes HUD's suggestions regarding the use of these funds.  Of course, formula grantees remain free to utilize these funds in a manner consistent with their locally-determined goals and priorities and the provisions of the Consolidated Plan final rule and the rules applicable to each formula grant program.  Please note in particular the language in bold ; HUD will be ending the use of the FIFO system beginning with the FFY 2015 formula grant funds.  Additional direction and guidance with regard to this matter and plan submission issues will follow. These funds will be awarded upon HUD's receipt, review, approval, and processing of Annual Action Plans and, where required, new five-year Consolidated Plans.  We anticipate that t...

​Please see below for a federal funding opportunity for runaway and homeless youth, with an application deadline of 4/10/15.  You can find more information regarding this funding opportunity at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/news/bcp-sop-2015-foa . FYSB Accepting Applications for Basic Center and Street Outreach Programs The Family and Youth Services Bureau is now accepting applications for the Basic Center and Street Outreach Programs.   These funding announcements are substantially different from past years. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the requirements carefully. Basic Center Program (BCP):   The purpose of the BCP is to provide an alternative for runaway and homeless youth who might otherwise end up with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The programs provide youth up to age 18 with emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling and referrals for health care. Mos...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Reminder: NDRC NOFA Q&A Session: Walk Through FAQs (February 12, 2015, 3 PM EST) and New Webinar Series Resources This webinar is one of many upcoming webinars in the NDRC Webinar Series . This NDRC technical webinar, held on February 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM EST, will begin with a brief overview of key NDRC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) followed by a question and answer session with key HUD Staff. Presenters: Jessie Handforth Kome (HUD) Please note you DO NOT need to register to join this webinar. Instructions to access the webinar directly are provided below. However, if you would like to get credit...

February 10, 2015 Webinar: Presenting 2014 Outcomes and SOAR Superstars! Wednesday, February 25, 3:00-4:30 (EST) In this webinar, the SOAR TA Center will share results from the 2014 SOAR Outcomes Summary. As we have done in past years, we will share data and provide community examples in areas including; initial applications, appeals, cost savings, and collaborations.  You will learn which states have top approval rates! Presenters will also include states that have achieved consistent outcomes and states that showed significant improvement in 2014. Presenters will share their secrets to success and explain how your community can get there too.  This webinar is recommended for SOAR Providers, SOAR Coordinators, SOAR Trainers, SOAR Leaders, and others in the community who would be interested in SOAR outcomes and successful SOAR states.   Presenters: Kristin Lupfer , Dire...

POSITION POSTING A project lead is currently being sought for the North Carolina Homeless Management Information System (NCHMIS) implementation. The NCHMIS Coordinator position will be responsible for overseeing HMIS user training; helping communities with reporting including those for use by federal, state, and local funders, assisting communities with staying compliant with HUD requirements and representing the program at various national, state, regional and local meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of ServicePoint and HUD rules relating to housing programs (e.g., HMIS, ESG, SHP, and CoC rules). This position will involve statewide travel for meetings and the provision of ongoing support to communities and individual system users. This is a full-time benefited position to be centrally located with respect to participating communities and state partners in North Carolina, with a salary commensurate with Complete position descri...

Project Manager Bitfocus Inc. ­ Clarity Human Services (Client Management Software) Headquarters: ​ Las Vegas, NV Website:​ www.clarityhumanservices.com Job Description We are looking for an exceptional Project Manager to join our friendly and talented team of professionals at Bitfocus, Inc. As a Project Manager, you will be expected to become a subject matter expert on Clarity Human Services functionality, and the business that it supports. You will work closely with clients, other Project Managers, developers and management on customer interface, report specifications, product development, and be responsible for the execution of various projects. You will be expected to manage the execution of various customers’ long­term projects and requests, and will be a second­tier support for Help Desk questions. You will also be responsible for ongoing analysis of Continuum of Care coordination efforts, federal reporting requirements, partnering agency data analysi...

February 10, 2015      ISSUES   |   POLICY   |   SOLUTIONS   |   NEWS & EVENTS Forward Editor: Emanuel Cavallaro Spotlight On... HUD Secretary Julián Castro to Speak at Family and Youth Conference The Alliance is proud to announce that Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro is scheduled to speak at our upcoming 2015 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness . Secretary Castro will deliver a keynote address at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, on the second day of the conference, Friday, Feb. 20, during the luncheon plenary. The event will mark the second occasion Secretary Castro has appeared at an Alliance conference to share his agency's plans and commitment to end homelessness in America. Conference program journal ...

​​ Good morning!  We updated our HMIS to comply with the new HHS + HUD + VA standards! We will conduct several HMIS User Forum sessions via WebEx to review (see dates + times below).  You may register by following our  registration instructions   or send us an email with your selection.  Each session lasts approximately 30-45 minutes.  We realize this is very last minute, so please contact us if you are not able to attend any of these sessions to make other arrangements. HMIS User Forum #1: 2/11, 1:00pm HMIS User Forum #2: 2/12, 9:00am HMIS User Forum #3: 2/13, 9:00am  Thank you all very much for your participation and patience!  Listed below are a few notes regarding this update. Assessment Forms - we are currently in the process of updating, and will post online shortly Workflow Manuals -  we are currently in the process of updating, and will post online shortly "C...