NOTE: This weekly update is targeted towards the SSVF Grantees and shared with valuable partners for awareness.             

  

• NEW: SSVF Website Video
• UPDATE: SSVF Returns to 40% Maximum Expenditure for Prevention TFA
• REMINDER: SQUARES Mangers Updates Needed: Due May 6, 2022
• REGISTER: SSVF National Webinar - SSVF Customer Satisfaction Survey & SQUARES Updates May 12, 2022: 2pm EST
• REMINDER: Office Hours Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) National Challenge to House 38,000 Veterans: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month: 3pm EST
• REGISTER: June 6, 2022 - June 17, 2022: Upcoming 2022 Virtual Conference “Putting It All Together: Enhanced Partnerships to Serve those who Served!”      

 

 

 

NEW: SSVF Website Video

 

A video has been created that will provide a brief overview of the new website. This video will highlight some of the features and resources that are available such as: Data Reporting, Compliance, Program Management, Operations Resources, Homelessness Prevention, the New Screener and Program Guide. We hope this video will prove to be a great resource for you and answer questions as it relates to navigation on the SSVF website.

 

You may access the video here: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/ldr.php?RCID=665c897a8a4f9beed089e6b42b3df913

 

If you have any questions regarding the website, please reach out to your Regional Coordinator.

 

 

 

UPDATE: SSVF Returns to 40% Maximum Expenditure for Prevention TFA

 

As of July 1, 2022, SSVF will be returning to regular guidance that limits TFA for homeless prevention to a maximum of 40% of TFA spending. This returns SSVF to its primary focus on placing literally homeless Veteran families into permanent housing. This guidance is also consistent with the Secretary’s goal of placing 38,000 homeless Veterans into permanent housing by the end of 2022. It is expected that 4^th quarter grantee expenditures will reflect this change in guidance.

 

**NOTE: Shallow Subsidy grants will be exempt through FY23.

 

 

 

REMINDER: SQUARES Mangers Updates Needed: Due May 6, 2022

 

VHA’s SQUARES Business Owner is requesting all SSVF Grantees have updated SQUARES Managers and Back-up Managers designated in the “Manager’s Portal”.  Over the last year, there have been numerous staff changes with Grantees. If Grantees do not have Managers and Back-up Managers listed in the system, there could be delays to registering staff.  More information will be shared on the SSVF National Webinar: SSVF Customer Satisfaction Survey & SQUARES Updates May 12, 2022: 2pm. In the interim, the SSVF Program Office requests all Grantees ensure appropriate designations have been verified and/or added by close of business May 6, 2022.   

 

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact: SQUARESAdmin@va.gov. 

 

 

 

REGISTER: SSVF National Webinar - SSVF Customer Satisfaction Survey & SQUARES Updates May 12, 2022: 2pm EST

 

The SSVF Program Office will share updates and outcomes from the 2nd Quarter Veteran Satisfaction Survey. While Grantees were recently provided with 2^nd Quarter individualized reports, this webinar will serve as a review of National outcomes thus far.  Additionally, Program Office staff will provide recommendations for survey registrations, completion, and integration of feedback to enhance Grantee customer service delivery.    

Additionally, VHA’s SQUARES Business Owner will be discussing SQUARES registration and access information.  As a reminder, each SSVF Grantee should have an assigned SQUARES Manager, and users should plan to login at least every 30 days to avoid deactivation for inactivity. 

 

Please register using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5cOvZoZSr6r-mJrGFQCmw

 

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

 

 

 

REMINDER: Office Hours Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) National Challenge to House 38,000 Veterans: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month: 3pm EST

 

The next PHP National Challenge to House 38,000 Veterans Office Hours call will be on Friday, May 13, 2022. This call will focus on collaboration between VA programs to accelerate housing placements and will provide guidance on co-enrollment. The call will also provide you with an opportunity to receive answers to your questions on the 38K goal.

 

As this call series is intended to provide broad technical assistance and support that integrates all VA and community-partner programs and services towards accomplishing the goal, SSVF Grantees are strongly encouraged to participate. 

 

These calls will be held on the 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of the Month at 3pm EST/12pm PT. As this goal will be a major focus of homeless program operations for the remainder of CY 2022.

 

Recordings to previous calls can be accessed publicly here: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/38k_National_Housing_Challenge.asp

 

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REGISTER: June 6, 2022 - June 17, 2022: Upcoming 2022 Virtual Conference “Putting It All Together: Enhanced Partnerships to Serve those who Served!”        

 

The SSVF Program Office, in partnership with the other VA Homeless Program offices and our federal partners, is pleased to announce registration for the upcoming 2022 Virtual VA Permanent Housing Conference – Putting it All Together: Enhanced Partnerships to Serve Those Who Serve!      

  

The 2022 conference will feature twelve virtual sessions taking place over two weeks during the weeks of June 6^th and June 13^th. Sessions will be 90 minutes long and will cover a variety of topics relevant to SSVF, VA’s Homeless Programs and the broader Federal goal of ending homelessness among Veterans. All sessions will be held on the Zoom platform. More detailed descriptions and learning objectives for individual sessions will be released soon.  

 

Please use the Zoom registration links below to register for each individual session you plan to attend. SSVF Grantees are strongly encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. The primary audience for this conference is Program Managers and Directors; however, all SSVF Grantee staff are encouraged to attend regardless of job title or role.      

     

We plan to offer Continuing Education Units for these sessions. Please indicate in the registration form(s) whether you need or are interested in receiving CEUs for your participation. Those registrants who do want CEUs will be provided separate instructions via email on how to set up and confirm an account in VA’s learning management system. You will need to follow the instructions in that separate email in order to receive CEUs for your attendance.     

     

Please direct any questions regarding registration to: SSVF@tacinc.org. We look forward to "seeing" you in June!     

 

Date	Time	Session Title	Zoom Registration Link
June 6th	12:30 - 2:00PM ET	Opening Plenary and Federal Partner Panel	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT0KcHXqTA-_ZQihlrPeOA
June 6th	3:00 - 430PM ET	VA Homeless Programs: An Overview	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cRr1vmFxSxiL6RI8Bd6yTg
June 8th	12:30 - 2:00PM ET	Equity Informed System Design	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LedM6bFjQ1GFus8SzCDF_Q
June 8th	3:00 - 430PM ET	Emergency Housing: Lessons Learned, Same Day Access and Safety	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkXAatCKQz-8h4SeI-nPCQ
June 10th	12:30 - 2:00PM ET	VA Pathways and Leadership Panel	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d9BfhWqiT469xGOHTw_-vg
June 10th	3:00 - 430PM ET	Legal Services for Veterans	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jamWPKuSSD2wFa4N6SclvA
June 13th	12:30 - 2:00PM ET	Leading with the Voices of Veterans with Lived Experiences and Expertise in Homelessness	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_63c_mmOuRdS1X17zr8DeiA
June 13th	3:00 - 430PM ET	Stemming Inflows: Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Resolution	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gmfKCkwhTImw3yrEDxuawQ
June 15th	12:30 - 2:00PM ET	Managing for Successful Service Supports	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6vhlqC_YQgqmY1_8dDkt2g
June 15th	3:00 - 430PM ET	Rehousing in Focus: Creative Strategies and Approaches	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6VbTJRoqQEW4XT5v6PmRsQ
June 17th	12:30 - 2:00PM ET	Special Populations and Considerations	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mKUefa1tSeyWd3BiZ7DyLw
June 17th	3:00 - 430PM ET	Preventing Returns to Homelessness: Shallow Subsidy and Long-Term Housing Stability	https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T7glbrjNT9C8wPHaZEGRvQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Regards,

SSVF Program Office

 

Website: www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf

 

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838

Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255