From:                              SSVF

Sent:                               Friday, April 22, 2016 4:16 PM

Subject:                          SSVF Program Update: April 22, 2016

 

Importance:                   High

 

Topics:

 

1.     RRH Waiver Request Process Update

2.     Homelessness Prevention Threshold Score Change Process

 

 

RRH Waiver Request Process Update

 

As reviewed on the SSVF National Webinar on January 21, 2016 SSVF grantees may wish to request a RRH Waiver for the current grant cycle.  All grantees that were approved for a “Prevention Waiver” in previous grant cycles need to re-apply using new process described on the January 21st webinar (which can be viewed at the webinar link posted below).  RRH Waiver requests must be submitted May 31, 2016. This is a community-wide strategic request that should be submitted only after coordinating with your relevant community stakeholders. In addition, a COC endorsement is required for each request. To initiate the process please review with your Regional Coordinator to have a preliminary discussion about the need for a RRH Waiver and the process for submission.

 

If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Coordinator.

 

National Webinars recordings are available at:

 

http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/ssvf_university/webinar_library

 

The RRH waiver form may be found under SSVF Developed Tools  at

 

http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/official_guide/program_operations

 

Homelessness Prevention Threshold Score Change Process

 

Throughout the community planning process, grantees review the Homeless Prevention Threshold Score and may determine a need to modify the existing threshold score.   Should your agency desire a change to the threshold score, please contact your Regional Coordinator to have a preliminary discussion about the proposed changes and, if approved, how to process the change for the SSVF grant program.

 

 

Thank you,

 

SSVF Program Office

 

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