From: SSVF
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 3:52 PM
To: SSVF
Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday March 27, 2020
Topics:
1.
NEW: HUD-VASH SSVF Referral Packet – COVID-19 Edition
2.
UPDATE: SSVF Second Quarter Sweeps Postponed
3.
REMINDER: Referral Form for SSVF Emergency Housing Assistance (AT Risk
COVID-19)
4.
REMINDER: Tracking Sheet for SSVF Emergency Housing Assistance (AT Risk
COVID-19)
5.
REMINDER: SSVF COVID19 Frequently Asked Questions
NEW: HUD-VASH SSVF
Referral Packet – COVID-19 Edition
The HUD-VASH and
SSVF Program Offices have developed a new HUD-VASH Referral packet to be used
when assisting Veterans in areas where PHAs are unable to complete housing
quality inspections or other administrative duties due to recent COVID-19
related shutdowns. SSVF may use TFA (security deposit and rental
assistance) to assist Veterans in moving into their prospective HUD-VASH unit
while awaiting HQS. These TFA payments can continue until PHAs resume
operations and rental costs can be transitioned to HUD-VASH voucher
assistance. SSVF grantees and HUD-VASH staff are encouraged to review the
packet to discuss referral process, funding capacity, and prioritization of
Veterans needing assistance. The new packet can be used from March 27, 2020
through June 30, 2020.
Available on SSVF
Website at https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/
UPDATE: SSVF
Second Quarter Sweeps Postponed
SSVF Program
Office is waiving 2nd quarter sweeps to ensure grantees have sufficient funds
to manage their programs during the COVID 19 crisis.
REMINDER: Referral
Form for SSVF Emergency Housing Assistance (AT Risk COVID-19)
The SSVF Program
Office has developed a referral form that grantees may use to accept referrals
of vulnerable or high-risk Veterans needing Emergency Housing Assistance.
Since funding for EHA is very limited, SSVF providers must communicate with
local VA medical centers to understand the need, determine available capacity,
and develop a process for prioritizing referrals and placements.
Available on SSVF
Website at https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/
REMINDER: Tracking
Sheet for SSVF Emergency Housing Assistance (AT Risk COVID-19)
The SSVF Program
Office is asking grantees to keep an excel spreadsheet to track the number of
Expanded EHA referrals they receive and the number of EHA placements made for
the period beginning March 18. The SSVF Program Office is
requesting Grantees submit the updated spreadsheet every week to their Regional
Coordinator. This information will be used by the Program Office to
assess potential grantee funding needs. Please consult your SSVF Regional
Coordinator for the due date of this spreadsheet and any further questions.
Available on SSVF
Website at https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/
REMINDER: SSVF
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
The SSVF Program
Office has developed a Frequently Asked Questions document in response to the
many grantee questions about COVID-19. We encourage grantees to
communicate questions to their Regional Coordinators so that we can update the
FAQ document on an ongoing basis. Questions from the 3/27/20 webinar will
be added soon.
Available on SSVF
Website at https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/
Thank you,
SSVF Program
Office