From: SSVF
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 1:22 PM
Subject: SSVF Program Update July 15,
2016
Attachments: SSVF HP Screening Tools and
Instructions_PDF_ProgramUpdate 7_8.pdf; Keys to Progress 2016 Information and
Application.docx
Importance: High
Topics:
1. Register for the SSVF National Webinar on July 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM EDT
2. Reminder: Grantee Quarterly Certifications Due by July 20, 2016
3.
NAEH
Post-Conference Session Focused on Veterans
4.
Keys to
Progress Vehicle Giveaway Event
SSVF National Webinar on July 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM EDT
Topic: SSVF Homelessness Prevention Screening Tool
The SSVF National Grantee Webinar will review the revised Homelessness Prevention Screening Tool. Elements of this screening tool will be a required data element for HMIS in FY 2017. VA has been working with our Technical Assistance providers to develop a standardized tool to better support our assessment of risk factors and their connection to homelessness. The presentation will include an overview of the revisions to the tool, a review of how to establish the screening tool conditions and threshold score, as well as tips for planning its use within the program. This program update includes a single PDF copy of the revised screening forms and instructions for your reference. Please note that the SSVF Program Office will provide grantees with PDF form-fillable documents as well as Word documents for program implementation. Additionally, they will be posted on SSVF University after the completion of the National Webinar. This attachment is provided only for reference during the presentation on July 21. The Screener will be required for all grantees beginning on October 1, 2016 but it will also be available for immediate use. Please register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6130524268500540161
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Grantee Quarterly Certifications Due July 20, 2016
The SSVF Program Office no longer requires Quarterly Narrative and Financial Report submissions. In place of this reporting grantees are expected to complete a Quarterly Certification. The next certification will cover the time period of 04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016 (note: Q3). The certification contains several items related to data quality/data management. Please note that even though Repository Data Quality Reports have not been available, grantees are expected to have internal data quality assurance policies and procedures. The SSVF Program Office expects grantees to routinely perform quality control on their program data independent of VA-provided reports. Therefore, citing a lack of VA-issued Data Quality Reports is not a sufficient response when completing your certification. Additionally, grantees certifying compliance with the SSVF grant agreement are also confirming the registration of SSVF clients in the electronic participant satisfaction survey. This is a grant requirement for all programs. Submissions are due no later than July 20, 2016 via the GIFTS grants management system (requirement form is currently active for all grantees).
NAEH Post-Conference
Session Focused on Veterans
Are you going to the National Alliance to End Homelessness conference next month in DC? If so, there is a post-conference opportunity to network with your peers and meet other colleagues and experts focused on ending homelessness among Veterans.
Please join HUD, USICH, VA and our technical assistance partners for a post conference session on Ending Veteran Homelessness on Thursday, July 28 from 1-4 pm. The convening is at the Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC (same location as the NAEH conference). The session is being organized by HUD Vets@Home TA leadership team. During this session:
· Participants will hear from a panel of experts regarding elements of successful community responses to Veteran homelessness and how to sustain local efforts.
· COCs and practitioners will share information on what works, challenges, and new ideas/solutions.
· Participants will engage and network with peers working to end Veteran homelessness.
This convening is voluntary and provided at no
additional cost! Register now with the link below. Space is
limited!
Keys to Progress Vehicle
Giveaway Event
We want to provide at least one veteran per Progressive Service Center location with a refurbished vehicle. Please click here to find a Progressive Service Center location near you. This year, we also will do vehicle giveaway events in New York City; Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Louisville, Ky.
Submit the application (on page 2) and essay (page 5) by
Aug. 26, 2016, to the appropriate contact (on page 6).
Giveaway events are on Thursday, November 10, 2016, between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm at most locations, so please mark this date and time on calendars now so you can participate with us! Progressive thanks you for being a partner with us in this important effort. Please see attachment.
If there are further questions, please email Holly Hirsel
at holly.hirsel@va.gov.
Thank you,
SSVF Program Office
NOTE: If you are receiving this email in error, please disregard. We request your patience as the SSVF Program Office continues to address system issues with the grants management database.