From:                              SSVF

Sent:                               Friday, April 07, 2017 3:42 PM

To:                                   SSVF

Subject:                          SSVF Program Update Friday April 7, 2017

 

Topics:

 

1.     Quarterly Certifications Now Available in GIFTS – Due April 20, 2017

2.     SAVE THE DATE:   SSVF Educational Series: Landlord Partnerships and Creative Housing Coordination on May 3, 2017 at 2:30PM EDT

3.     Register for the SSVF National Webinar on April 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT

 

 

Quarterly Certifications Now Available in GIFTS – Due April 20, 2017

 

The Quarterly Certifications are now available in GIFTS.  This certification will cover the second quarter period of 01/1/2017 – 3/31/2017.  The certification covers multiple SSVF program requirements including: Compliance with the Final Rule, Grant Agreement, Data Quality, Trainings/Webinars, and Expenditure & HHS Subaccount Drawdowns. Submissions are due no later than April 20th via the GIFTS grants management system.

 

The SSVF Companion Guide to Quarterly Certifications may be found at: 

 

https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/official_guide/reporting_and_monitoring_requirements

 

 

SAVE THE DATE:   SSVF Educational Series: Landlord Partnerships and Creative Housing Coordination on May 3, 2017 at 2:30 PM EDT

 

The next SSVF Educational Series will take place on Wednesday, May 3rd at 2:30PM EDT. Stable housing is a critical component to ending Veteran homelessness.  This webinar will provide SSVF grantees and community partners with information on landlord partnerships and housing coordination strategies to support their community planning efforts. Presenters will discuss national efforts, system-wide housing coordination, information on leveraging affordable housing resources, and landlord perspectives. The registration link will be sent next week.

 

 

Register for the SSVF National Webinar on April 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT

 

The SSVF National Webinar, originally scheduled for April 13, will now be on April 27, 2017.

 

Topic 1: Increasing Access for Low-Income Vulnerable Homeless Families with Young Children

Early childhood education is a critical component for healthy developing children. Yet, despite what we know about the importance of high quality early childhood opportunities, many children in the United States lack access to quality programs, especially children from low income families and vulnerable young children experiencing homelessness. This webinar profiles the impacts on young children and families experiencing homelessness, highlights relevant laws and federal programs, and identifies strategies that have been effective in supporting the unique needs of young children and families who find themselves homeless.

Topic 2:  SSVF Monitoring Toolkit Overview

 

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8176505407421568769

 

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.