From: SSVF

To: SSVF

Subject: SSVF Program Update January 6, 2017

Topics:

 

1. Register Now: SSVF National Webinar January 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST 2. New Resource: 2017 PIT and HIC Summary for SSVF Grantees 3. Reminder: Critical Incident Reporting Process 4. Reminder: Calendar of Events on SSVF Website 5. Reminder: SSVF NOFA applications are due February 3, 2017 at 4pm EST!

Register Now: SSVF National Webinar January 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST

Title: 2017 PIT and HIC Summary for SSVF Grantees and SSVF Reporting Updates

This webinar will provide SSVF grantees with a brief explanation of the annual Point in Time (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and how they align with our existing community planning efforts. The SSVF Program Office has provided a brief tool to provide grantees with planning tips and strategies for supporting a successful PIT and HIC in their respective communities. Additionally, SSVF Program Office staff will provide updates related to reporting requirements such as the process and timeline for completing the FY17 Quarterly Certifications and submitting Program Change Requests within the SSVF grants management system.  Please register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3837547748910103041

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

New Resource: 2017 PIT and HIC Summary for SSVF Grantees

The SSVF Program Office has prepared a summary of the Point-in-Time Count (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) for SSVF grantees (attached). The summary also includes information on the VA’s overall National strategy for the PIT as well as the following topics:

General Overview of the PIT and HIC

2017 VA PIT Strategy

HIC in More Detail

SSVF’s Role in the HIC and PIT

Special notes on the HIC related to Co-enrollments and GPD TIP What Happens with the Data Expectations/Next Steps

SSVF grantees are expected to fully participate in both the PIT and HIC. Grantees should review this document prior to the SSVF National Webinar on January 12th at 2:00 PM EST.

The 2017 PIT and HIC summary document is also available on the SSVF Website at:

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

Reminder: Critical Incident Reporting Process

The SSVF Program Office has implemented a new process for submitting Critical Incidents.   All Critical Incidents will be reported to the SSVF Program Office using the SSVF online grants management system (GIFTS).  Grantees will find the Critical Incident Template in their GIFTS account portal as an active Requirement, titled SSVF Critical Incident Form.   Please complete and submit the form, as needed. The SSVF Program Office will provide a new, blank form for future use. The SSVF Program Office is requiring Grantees to submit only the most serious Critical Incidents including Veteran Suicides, Veteran involved Homicides, Staff Improprieties, and serious incidents that receive media attention.  Grantees must continue to follow their own internal policies and procedures for all Critical Incidents, including those incidents that do not require submission to the SSVF Program Office.   The Critical Incident user guide has been posted to the SSVF website and can be found using the link below. https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/SSVF_Critical_Incident_Reporting_Companion_Guide_Final_June2017.pdf

Reminder: Calendar of Events on SSVF Website

The SSVF Program Office has developed an Events Calendar, now available on the SSVF Website. The calendar includes key dates for reporting deadlines, data uploading, program changes and webinars. The Event Calendar may be accessed at the link below:

https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/home/event_calendar

Reminder: SSVF NOFA applications are due February 3, 2017 at 4pm EST!

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.