From: SSVF
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 7:00 AM
Subject: SSVF Program Update Thursday December 31, 2020
Attachments: REQUEST FOR AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE HEALTH
INFORMATION.pdf; CONSENT FOR PRODUCTION AND USE OF VERBAL OR WRITTEN
STATEMENTS.pdf
REGISTER NOW: Introduction
to New SSVF Grants Management System: January 8, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
REGISTER NOW:
SSVF National Webinar: January 14, 2021, 2 PM EST
UPDATE: SSVF
and HUD-VASH Coordination Memo Extended
REMINDER: FY2022 NOFA Response Submission
REMINDER:
Request for Success Stories for FY2020 HPO Annual Report
REGISTER NOW: Introduction
to New SSVF Grants Management System: January 8, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In September 2020, the SSVF Program
Office informed grantees that we would begin transitioning to a new cloud-based
grants management system. We are pleased to announce that the new system
is available for grantees to start using now. The SSVF Program Office will
host a webinar on January 8, 2021, 12:00 EST, to introduce grantees to the new
grants management platform. SSVF staff will also provide
instructions to help grantees understand how to submit their application
materials and respond to the current SSVF FY2022 NOFA. Please register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2235121733792716302. After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
REGISTER NOW:
SSVF National Webinar: January 14, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
In this webinar, ABT Associates will
review the newest SSVF monthly reporting from the VA HMIS Repository and how to
interpret the results each SSVF program receives at the end of each upload
cycle. A refresher of the Data Quality Summary and Data Quality Details
reports, which are sent with every successful upload, will also be provided.
There will be an opportunity for data collection questions and clarification on
any upload concerns that have arisen within the first few uploads of the new
fiscal year. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the webinar. Please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4732378721802553356. After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
UPDATE: SSVF
and HUD-VASH Coordination Memo Extended
On May 19, 2020, the SSVF Program Office released a memo providing guidance on SSVF resources available to assist Veterans in HUD-VASH. This memo specified that SSVF grantees are allowed to provide deposits, rental assistance, and housing search assistance to Veterans participating in HUD-VASH and looking for permanent housing. This memo, which was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020, has been extended indefinitely. The SSVF Program Office encourages SSVF grantees to continue collaborating with HUD-VASH partners to move Veterans from hotels into permanent housing. The current memo is available on the SSVF website at the link below: SSVF_Assistance_for_Veterans_Participating_in_Housing_and_Urban_Development_Veterans_Affairs_Supportive_Housing_HUDVASH.pdf
REMINDER: FY2022 NOFA Response Submission- The Program Office has simplified the NOFA response submission this year and will only require grantees to submit a letter of intent to continue services through FY2022 or FY2023 for Priority 3 submissions, Budget & CoC distribution (Exhibit I-III), and proof of accreditation, when applicable. In preparation for submission, grantees may download the Budget & CoC distribution template (Exhibit I-III) to have it ready when our office gives further guidance for submission. Letters of Intent will be incorporated into the new grants management system. The Program Office will not require a full application or letters of support from the CoC or VAMC with the submission this year.
Although letters of support are not required, the SSVF Program Office expects grantees to continue planning with their local CoCs and VAMCs during the pandemic and throughout the grant year. The SSVF Program Office will provide more information on submissions within the coming weeks.
REMINDER:
Request for Success Stories for FY2020 HPO Annual Report
The SSVF Program Office is seeking
success stories to include in the FY2020 VA Homeless Programs Office (HPO)
Annual Report. If you are interested in spotlighting an example of your
SSVF Program's incredible work, please submit the following information to
Regional Coordinator Maxie Pulliam at Maxine.Pulliam@va.gov.
•
Case
manager's name, telephone number, and email address
•
Veteran’s
name, telephone number, and email address
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Veteran’s
demographic information (age, gender, branch of service, etc.)
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Veteran’s
location (city and state)
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Closest
VAMC to the Veteran
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Overview
of Veteran’s journey from homelessness to stable housing (one-page maximum)
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Type
of SSVF Assistance (RRH or HP)
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Relevant
KEY services and financial assistance received
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Picture
of client/household
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Release
of Information (see attachments)
Regards,
SSVF Program Office