From:                                         SSVF

Sent:                                           Friday, October 8, 2021 8:16 AM

Subject:                                     SSVF Program Update Friday October 8, 2021

Attachments:                          SurveyMonkey_Sept Data.pdf

 

NOTE: This weekly update is targeted towards the SSVF Granteesand alsoshared with valuable partners for awareness.  

   

TOPICS:   

NEW: Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) due by COB Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (PDF attached) 

NEW: SSVF FY2021 Extension Activity Available in Smart Simple Due Wednesday, October 13, 2021 

DUE:Shallow Subsidy Community Plans Dueby COB Friday, October 8, 2021 

DUE: SSVF Shallow Subsidy MOA Addendum Due by COB Friday, October 8, 2021  

REGISTER:SSVF Office Hour Series: SSVF Veteran Satisfaction Survey Update and Shallow Subsidy and Supplemental Funding Update October 8, 2021at12:00PM EST   

REGISTER:SSVF National Webinar Series: Expanding Legal Services for SSVF GranteesOctober 14, 2021at 2pm EST    

REGISTER:SSVFOffice HoursSeries:Shallow Subsidy and Coordination with HVRP,DoL, and Other Workforce Partners October 15, 2021at 12pm EST   

NEW: FY 2022 VA Data Guide  

RESOURCE: Refer to SSVF Website for Weekly Program Updates 

RESOURCE:SSVF Webinar You Tube Page   

 

   

   

NEW: Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) due by COB Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (PDF attached) 

 

The SSVF Program Office is requesting updated EHA data for the month of September 2021 from all Grantees. This information must be submitted through Survey Monkey and is due by COB Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Please ensure your timely attention to this due date and ensure data is comprehensive and accurate.  The survey questions are attached in this Program Update and the survey may be assessed through this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/septdata.  If you have any questions about this survey, please reach out to your Regional Coordinator. 

 

 

 

NEW: SSVF FY2021 Extension Activity Available in Smart Simple Due Wednesday, October 13, 2021 

 

The SSVF Program Office has published an Extension Activity within the Smart Simple system for all Grantees to complete by Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  Due to the additional funding grantees have received in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected that all grantees will be requesting this extension and continue spending well in to calendar year 2022.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Coordinator.   

 

 

 

DUE:Shallow Subsidy Community Plans Due by COBFriday, October 8, 2021 

 

Our office would like to thank you for the inquiries thathave been sent regarding the Shallow Subsidy Community Planning Document.  Your participation is required for everyCoCthat your SSVF grant serves.     

If you have questions once youhave reviewed the Shallow Subsidy Community Planning Document in its entirety, please reach out to your SSVF Regional Coordinator.   

 

 

 

DUE: SSVF Shallow Subsidy MOA Addendum Due by COB Friday, October 8, 2021 

The SSVF Program Office would like to remind Grantees to upload their signed Shallow Subsidy MOA Addendum by COB Friday, October 8, 2021.  This is a time sensitive activity published in Smart Simple, and the signed form from your organization to ensure access to the additional funding to support Shallow Subsidy Services.  Instructions were included in the email containing agency Addendum; however, if there are additional questions about this request please email the SSVF inbox at: ssvf@va.gov  

   

 

REGISTER:SSVF Office Hour Series: SSVF Veteran Satisfaction Survey Update and Shallow Subsidy and Supplemental Funding Update October 8, 2021 at 12:00pmEST   

 

This FY 2022 SSVF Veteran Satisfaction Survey introductory webinar will provide an overview of the updated registration process for Grantee staff.  The webinar will provide astep-by-stepprocess to register Veterans to complete a survey online, text, or with a live phone interviewer.      

   

Shallow Subsidy andSupplementalFundingUpdates: The SSVF Program Officehasreceived additional specific purpose funds to support the Shallow Subsidy expansion as well as supporting Health Care Navigator and Legal Services expenses for each Grantee. This webinar will discuss the roll out of those funds and what to expect regarding MOA addendums and revised budgets.  

 

SPECIAL NOTE:This webinar is 90 minutes.   

 

Please register using the following link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7902400493271370253After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   

 

NOTE: This FY 2022 SSVF Veteran Satisfaction Survey is now active for all SSVF Grantees. Please review the following actions to ensure the survey process is operational so every Veteran exiting from SSVF is registered to complete a satisfaction survey.*** 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER:SSVF National Webinar Series: Expanding Legal Services for SSVF Grantees October 14, 2021 at 2pm EST   

 

The SSVF Program Office is excited to announce the NationalExpansion of Legal Services for SSVF Grantees. The goal is to enhance SSVF provision ofLegalServices by increasing Veteran access through expanded and improved direct legal aid partnerships. Historically, manyGrantees noted a lack of funding as a barrier to providing directLegalServices. This expansion will be an opportunity to bridge the justice gap and directly improve housing stability for SSVF participants. To learn more about this opportunity, funding and expectations for implementation, the Program Office will host a Kick-Off webinar on October14,2021 at2pmEST.  SSVF Program Managers and Finance staff are highly encouraged to attend.  

 

SPECIAL NOTE:This webinar is 90 minutes.   

   

Please register using the following link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4930059923890979597  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   

   

 

   

REGISTER:SSVF Office Hours Series:Shallow Subsidy and Coordination with HVRP,DoL, and Other Workforce Partners October 15, 2021 at 12pm EST   

 

The SSVF Program Office and Technical Assistance Providers will host a Shallow Subsidy Joint Webinar for SSVFGrantees, HVRPGranteesand otherWorkforce andCommunityPartners on October 15, 2021 at 12pm EST. The webinar will provide an overview of the SSVF Shallow Subsidy service, HVRP andDoLprograms and services, and opportunities for strategic coordination. Grantees who have been involved in strategic coordination efforts will present on lessons learned, strategies, and promising practices, which can be applied to VA’s Shallow Subsidy expansion efforts across the country.   

 

SPECIAL NOTE:This webinar is 90 minutes.     

   

Please register using the following link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/200640399385083152After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   

   

   

 

NEW: FY 2022 VA Data Guide 

 

The updated VA Data Guide describes data management expectations for SSVF grantees that are required to participate in HMIS. The guide conveys information regarding the tools needed to properly meet HMIS requirements and manage program data. The reporting requirements in 38 CFR 62.71 have been designed to provide VA with the information needed to assess the outcomes associated with grantees’ programs. Grantees are encouraged to pay close attention to VA data standards for recording Shallow Subsidy, Returning Home, and Rapid Resolution Service data capture requirements.  The FY 2022 VA Data Guide is located on the SSVF website and may be found using the following link: VA Data Guide – FY 2020 

 

 

   

RESOURCE: Refer to SSVF Website for Weekly Program Updates 

The Program Update is a weekly update that is targeted towards the SSVF Granteesandshared with valuable partners for awareness. It is our expectation that SSVF Program Managers and Organizational Leaders will share/forward this important update to all relevant Staff. In the event you may have missed receiving the Program Update, please be advised that all SSVF Program Updates are located on the SSVF website and may be found using the following link: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/ssvf_university/ssvf_programupdates_library  

 

 

 

RESOURCE:SSVF Webinar You Tube Page   

The SSVF Webinar You Tube Page is updated and contains past webinar play lists.  This linkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_WCqFkCnDV89sjPQ6Gnw/playlistswill allow Grantees, staff, and Veterans to see all videos after the webinars.    

 

   

With Regards,   

SSVF Program Office