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Announcements |
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HUD Offers $9 Million to Provide Stable Housing to Low-Income Victims of Domestic Violence Living with HIV/AIDS
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HUD offers more than $9 million available to state, local governments, and non-profits through the VAWA/HOPWA Project Demonstration. Grantees will be required to partner with local domestic violence and sexual assault service providers for client outreach and engagement and for comprehensive supportive services to ensure client success in the program.
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Release of ESG CAPER Redesign
HUD announces the upcoming release of an updated Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program. The new requirements are applicable for all 2015 CAPER submissions (beginning October 1, 2015) and only affect screen CR-65.
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Second Quarter HOPWA Performance Profiles Now Available
HUD has posted revised HOPWA Performance Profiles for the second quarter of the Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2015. HOPWA performance profiles are generated for all agencies receiving HOPWA formula or competitive grants.
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VA Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors is Published Online
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors (2014 Online Edition) is now exclusively online.
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Housing and Healthcare (H2) Initiative Announcements
HUD’s H2 TA Team recently shared the National Academy for State Health Policy’s (NASHP) issue brief on states’ enrollment experiences in implementing health coverage eligibility and enrollment systems under the ACA.
View Housing and Healthcare (H2) Initiative Action Plans by State
HUD announces the convening of “action planning” sessions that focus on integrating healthcare and housing systems and services in states and communities across the country. Visit the Healthcare and Housing (H2) Systems Integration Initiative webpage to read overviews of action planning processes, draft plans, and implementation progress by state.
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New Resources |
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HUD Releases Critical Changes to the 2014 HMIS Data Standards
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HUD releases critical updates to the HMIS Data Standards, which go into effect October 1, 2015. The revised HMIS Data Manual and HMIS Data Dictionary are now available on the HUD Exchange.
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VA Releases Guidance on HMIS "Read-Only" and "Direct-Entry" Access – Policy Q&A
HUD and the VA release national guidance regarding VA Medical Center staff seeking read-only and/or direct-entry access to a CoC’s HMIS. HUD provides this Q&A to answer policy questions immediately following the guidance.
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Resources for CoC and PHA Collaboration to End Homelessness
CPD and PIH developed three webinars: CoC 101 for PHAs, PHA 101 for CoCs, and Implementing a Move-Up Strategy targeted for CoC and PHA audiences to help inform their partners about each other’s work and identify specific strategies they can work on together.
Recently, HUD has developed new resources for CoC and Public Housing Agency (PHA) Engagement.
In addition, this Letter to Executive Directors of Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) provides further guidance on HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Extraordinary Administrative Fees (EAF) funding for fiscal year 2015.
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View the news posting to see the June 10, 2013 PIH Notice 2013-15 as well as additional resources for CoC and PHA Collaboration. |
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HUD Releases Rapid Re-housing Models for Homeless Youth
HUD has profiled four rapid re-housing programs designed for youth that use a variety of funding sources. Each profile highlights replicable promising practices for rapidly moving youth into permanent housing, offering short- to medium-term financial assistance, and providing developmentally appropriate case management and services.
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Training & Events |
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Upcoming Trainings and Events
Be sure to check the HUD Exchange Training Calendar page and News page for the latest training and event announcements.
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HIV Housing Care Continuum Regional Meetings
Washington, D.C.: September 16, 2015 | Atlanta, GA: September 29-30, 2015 | Portland, OR: October 14-15, 2015
HUD is carrying out a comprehensive TA initiative that includes a series of regional meetings focused on the connection between stable housing and improved outcomes along the HIV Care Continuum.
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2015 HMIS System Administrator Summer Training Series: Understanding System Performance Measures
September 30, 2015
This webinar provides guidance on which Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) projects and data elements will be used to calculate System Performance Measures.
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View the calendar event page to find out more information about the webinar and participate. View the news posting for more information on the training series.
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NHSDC Fall Conference
October 22-23, 2015
HUD announces the National Human Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) conference, which allows HMIS professionals to discuss current challenges and best practices while developing a critical network of peer support.
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Visit the NHSDC website to learn more about the conference and participate. |
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Recent Trainings and Events
VAWA and HOPWA Project Demonstration Webcast
September 08, 2015
The Office of HIV/AIDS Housing hosted a pre-application webcast for anyone interested in submitting an application for the VAWA and HOPWA Project Demonstration.
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How New Orleans Ended Veteran Homelessness Webinar
September 1, 2015
This webinar explains how New Orleans ended Veteran homelessness and how their methods can be applied to other communities.
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Grant Based Accounting Webinar Series
HUD hosted a series of webinars from July 29 - August 17, 2015 to explain the transition from the first-in-first-out (FIFO) accounting method to Grant Based Accounting (GBA) in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
View the Grant Based Accounting page for all guidance related to the requirement, including the new guidance released for HOPWA Formula Grantees..
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View the news posting for more information on the webinar series and to view the webinar materials. |
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2015 HMIS System Administrator Summer Training Series
HUD National HMIS TA providers have been conducting a series of webinars intended to provide guidance on the following topics: HMIS data standards critical changes & clarification of "Consent to Share" vs. "Consent to Collect," changes to HMIS reporting requirements, and understanding how HMIS will be used to calculate System Performance Measures.
The webinar on System Performance Measures will take place on September 30, 2015. View the calendar event page to find out more information about the webinar and participate.
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Non-Time Limited Housing for Youth Webinar
August 13, 2015
USICH hosted this webinar and presented two models of non-time limited housing for youth, detailing the development, outcomes, and challenges of these programs.
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Sharing Information across Physical and Behavioral Health: Debunking Myths & Developing Strategies Webinar
August 6, 2015
This webinar, hosted by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), provided a brief overview of the federal statutory framework and successful tools and strategies used by New York and North Carolina to support integrated care.
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