Continuum of Care News

SNAPS Homelessness Assistance Mailing List Digest APRIL 2017 New Resources   |   Announcements   |   Trainings Highlights New Resources ≻ CoC APR Resources and Reminders ≻ System Performance Measures: Guidance Materials and Resources Available Announcements ≻ Vets@Home Technical Assistance for Communities to End Veteran Homelessness in 2017 ≻ FY 2017 CoC Program Registration Updates Webinars and Trainings ≻ Requirements for Coordinated Entry Systems Webinar ≻ The HOPWA Institute: Housing’s Role in Ending the HIV Epidemic New Resources CoC APR Resources and Reminders HUD reminds Continuums of Care (CoCs) that beginning on April 1, 2017, CoC homeless assistance grant recipients must submit their Annual Performance Report (APR) data through Sage. HUD has provided the resources below to help with this process: Sage CoC APR Guidebook Sage CoC APR Templates Create an Account in...

Youth Empowered Society seeks an Executive Director who is committed to growing this vital community organization which strives to end youth homelessness through the lenses of anti­oppression and race equity. Salary Range Approx $65,000 to $75,000 depending upon experience, plus full benefits package. Relocation assistance is not available. The Organization Mission and Goals: The Youth Empowered Society (YES) is an organization that prevents and eliminates youth homelessness through the synergy of youth, peer and ally partnerships. The organization’s vision is that all of Baltimore’s youth will easily access supportive services and stable housing to become powerful in their own lives. Through the YES Drop-In Center, YES provides urgently-needed direct services to youth experiencing homelessness; develops the leadership and employment readiness of youth who have experienced homelessness; and partners with youth to advocate for systems change. Through these approaches, YES pu...

New Grant Opportunities HHS Announces Over $70 Million in Grants To Address the Opioid Crisis SAMHSA is accepting applications for over $70 million in grants over multiple years to help communities and healthcare providers prevent opioid overdose deaths and provide treatment for opioid use disorder. Administered through SAMHSA, these funds will be made available through the following three grants: Medication-Assisted Treatment and Prescription Drugs Opioid Addiction : Up to $28 million to five grantees to increase access of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. MAT combines behavioral therapy and FDA-approved medication. First Responders : Up to $41.7 million over four years to approximately 30 grantees to train and provide resources for first responders and members of other key community sectors on carrying and administering an FDA-approved product for emergency treatment of known...