Continuum of Care News

HUD’s Homelessness Data Exchange (HDX) Now Open for Continuums of Care to Submit Their 2016 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Many communities chose to conduct both sheltered and unsheltered Point-in-Time (PIT) counts earlier this year. This is very exciting and should be a valuable resource as you think about local progress in serving persons experiencing homelessness. HUD has also received several indications that Continuums of Care (CoCs) are striving to improve their PIT counts. Stories of increased planning and greater collaboration abound. HUD commends you for your efforts and looks forward to seeing the results of your great work. HUD’s Homelessness Data Exchange (HDX) web portal is now open for Continuums of Care (CoCs) to su...

Your Assistance Needed in the Design of HUD Exchange HUD continues to seek assistance from HUD Exchange users who are interested in testing the design, navigation, and functionality of the HUD Exchange in 2016. Testing participants will navigate the HUD Exchange website and prototypes based on a list of common scenarios as well as their past experience. Individuals who are eligible for testing must meet the following two criteria: Be a HUD grantee, including state and local governments, nonprofits, Continuums of Care, Public Housing Authorities, and Tribes. Be available for a 30-minute to one-hour usability testing session. The testing session will be conducted online using web conferencing technology. You must have access to the internet and a phone during test...

Register Today: 2016 CDBG-DR Webinar Series - Various Dates The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is holding a series of webinars for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantees that covers the basics of the program. New CDBG-DR grantees are strongly encouraged to attend these webinars and will be given priority, should the registrations exceed capacity. The following topics will be covered in this series: Overview of CDBG-DR CDBG-DR Action Plans, Citizen Participation, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) CDBG-DR Program Planning, Administration and Activity Delivery Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Duplication of Benefits Environmental Review Who Should Attend? This webinar series is designed fo...