Coordination &
Planning

VA’s expectation is that homeless Veterans eligible for VA services are connected to care as quickly as possible and rapidly assigned to an intervention that will assist them in resolving their homelessness. While VA funded programs are allowed to conduct assessments and make direct placements into homeless assistance programs, this must be done in collaboration with the CoC. SSVF providers are encouraged to work closely with CoCs and the CE process to establish screening practices that facilitate rapid referrals when Veteran households present for services. Active collaboration and troubleshooting will produce improvements that have a positive impact not only for Veteran households but for all households that flow through CE. SSVF providers can review the entire document here.
VA Integration in Coordinated Entry Policy Guidance