Continuum of Care News

Webinar – Using SOAR to Access Social Security Disability Benefits Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm EDT The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting the webinar “Using SOAR to Access Social Security Disability Benefits” on Thursday, April 21 at 2:00 pm EDT . Social Security disability benefits are critical sources of income for veterans with disabling mental or physical health conditions, and lead to increased housing stability and improved healthcare outcomes. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR), is a federal program sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase access to disability benefits among people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Since 2006, states report 27,226 approvals on initial SSI/SSDI applications, with an approval rate of 65 percent in an...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . FY 2016 HOME and HTF Homeownership Value Limits Effective May 2, 2016 HUD has issued new HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Homeownership Value Limits (“95% limits”) for 2016 that are effective May 2, 2016. In 24 CFR 92.254(a)(2)(iii) of the Final Rule published on July 24, 2013 and effective August 23, 2013, HUD established new homeownership value limits for HOME PJs. In addition, 24 CFR 93.305(a)(1) of the HTF Interim Rule states that HUD will provide limits for affordable newly constructed housing and existing housing b...

2016 Human Services Conference - Hosted by MCAP Having trouble viewing this email? Click here REGISTRATION 2016 Human Service Conference An Awesome Training and Networking Opporunity Looking to sharpen your direct service practice, management, and leadership skills? Rejuvenate your passion? Join us for the 2016 Human Services Conference:  "Partners in Excellence" Regular Registration Rates Apply Until April 22, 2016  Full Conference Rate: $385 | One Day Conference Rate: $200 REGISTER TODAY! Your Full Conference Registration Package Includes: *Admittance to innovative and educational presentations, and workshops. *Exclusive networking opportunities. *Access to motivating speakers. *CEUs for workshops and panels for a small fee.  *Networking Reception on Tuesday, May 3 *Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 4  *Partnership Lunch...