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Homeless VeteransSupportive Services for Veteran Families ProgramSupportive Services for Veteran Families ProgramIf you are a Veteran in need of help, call 1-877-424-3838 (4AIDVET) or click on FY 13 SSVF Providers .  Final funding decisions for the upcoming SSVF grant cycle will be announced in Summer 2013About the SSVF Program:Under the SSVF program, VA awards grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who can provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees provide eligible Veteran families with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include:
In addition, grantees may also provide time-limited payments to third parties (e.g., landlords, utility companies, moving companies, and licensed child care providers) if these payments help Veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis. If you are an SSVF Grantee, please view our Grantee Resources webpage for information pertaining to the development and implementation of your program. Please note: For the best viewing quality of our videos - first save the media file on your computer and then view the file with Windows Media Player. Important Program InformationSSVF Program Guide (Updated September 12, 2012) Back to TopSSVF Success StoriesOhio Valley Goodwill Services Helps a Veteran to Achieve his Goals
Mr. James Davis is a 37 year old Persian Gulf War Veteran. He was referred by Volunteers of America (VOA) to Ohio Valley Goodwill Services, a Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) agency. This OEF/OIF Veteran was living at VOA transitional shelter temporarily until being connected to Ohio Valley Goodwill for assistance with obtaining permanent housing. As a result of the SSVF intake assessment, he was determined eligible for services and was in immediate need of transportation, housing and employment. Together, the case manager and Mr. Davis developed a plan that would assist him with achieving the goals and objectives established at intake. Mr. Davis agreed to utilize all resources and services available through the program to obtain a succcessful outcome, as well as comply with program rules, regulations, and guidelines. After enrollment into the SSVF Program, Mr. Davis soon completed his job training program and secured a permanent position at a local restaurant. Mr. Davis accepted the assistance offered to him by Ohio Valley Goodwill in order to remove barriers to housing and transportation. As a result, Mr. Davis continues to excel as he utilizes many of the services the SSVF program offers, including help with securing permanent housing. Through intensive case management and short term interventions, he maintains a good work record and has been recommended for advancement in his company. Mr. Davis has achieved his objectives and met his goals for SSVF program. Congratulations to Mr. Davis, a true success story! * The SSVF Program office is accepting submissions in order to recognize and share success stories. Back to TopAdditional InformationMap of SSVF Grantees (JPG) CoCs Served by SSVF Grantees (XLS) Contact InformationFor further information about the SSVF Program please email SSVF@va.gov or call (toll-free) at 1-877-737-0111.
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