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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released an official health advisory related to Hepatitis A (HAV) outbreaks in multiple states among persons experiencing homelessness and using drugs. HUD is tracking these outbreaks, recognizing that individuals living in unsheltered situations, particularly those with histories of substance use or chronic alcohol use, individuals lacking access to primary healthcare, or those without access to sanitary bathrooms, may be exceptionally vulnerable to the impact of the virus. This infectious disease is particularly harmful to individuals with degraded liver functions. The CDC’s alert provides guidance for programs serving affected populations to assist in identifying and preventing new infections. This guidance is also a useful tool for Continuums of Care (CoCs) to initiate a dialogue with local public health officials. The Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) encourages all Continuums and homeless...

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Do you need a refresher on how the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) timeliness calculation works and how program income factors into it? Do you know what triggers HUD's compliance process if your program fails to meet the timely performance standard? Check out this latest video from the Explore CDBG series of technical assistance products, CDBG Timeliness and Best Practices to Achieve Timely Performance , now available on the HUD Exchange. In this video, you will learn why it's important to adhere to the timely expenditure and distribution requirements of the CDBG program, how to correctly apply the timeliness calculation when administering CDBG grant funds, and best practices for proactively managing CDBG grant funds to avoid being untimely. View the CDBG Timeliness and Best Practices to Achieve Timely Performance video . To learn more about the CDBG program, check out the full collection of Explore CDBG technical assistance...

The National Human Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) is a collaborative organization that understands the importance of data quality and the value of using valid and reliable data for community planning and performance measurement. NHSDC has worked for over 12 years to deliver conferences that allow Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) professionals to discuss current challenges and best practices while developing a critical network of peer support. As in past years, the NHSDC conference and institute are HUD-approved. Therefore, HMIS funds awarded under the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs may be used to attend the 2018 NHSDC Fall Conference and Institute. Projects without funds designated for HMIS can use admin funds to attend this event. For more information, please visit the NHSDC website . ...

The second webinar in our "Completing Quality SOAR Applications" series will be held on June 27, 2018 and will focus on how to optimize medical records collection and approach SSA's Listings of Impairments for expediting your SOAR claim. This webinar will feature two SOAR providers and one DDS supervisor who will share the results of one SOAR claim that moved quickly through the initial determination process. What was the secret to their success? You'll have to tune in to hear more about their winning strategy! ( Here's a hint: Good organization and communication!) Register for this Webinar! Presenters: Kate Baasch, MA ATR-BC, LPC, Senior Clinical Case Manager, Miriam's Kitchen, Washington, DC Angela Owczarek, Senior Case Manager, Miriam's Kitchen, Washington, DC Jennife...

In This Issue: Grenfell Tower Fire a Catalyst for Reimagining Housing Policy? ● Community Land Cooperatives Should Oversee Local Economic Development ● Getting Health on Board ● Regrets of an Accidental Placemaker ● Also: Jobs ● Shelter Shorts ● Resources + Tuesday, June 19, 2018—Happy Juneteenth! In This Issue: Grenfell Tower Fire a Catalyst for Reimagining Housing Policy? ● Community Land Cooperatives Should Oversee Local Economic Development ● Getting Health on Board ● Regrets of an Accidental Placemaker ● Also : Jobs ● Shelter Shorts ● Resources + Regrets of an Accidental Placemaker Philippa P.B. Hughes, The P...