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POST UPDATED: 4/26/16 I wanted to share this updated info because some CoCs wanted to know if they could monitor client case files at DV shelters if they had client consent.   P​lease see below regarding special instances where DV clients may consent to sharing info.  It seems to be reserved for only legal or statutory (child abuse) related matters.  Listed at the bottom are updated federal docs related to VAWA 2013 (Violence Against Women Act), FVPSA (​Family Violence Prevention and Services Act), and OVW (Office on Violence Against Women). ​VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) 2013: ​ ‘‘(4) CONFIDENTIALITY.—Any information submitted to a public housing agency or owner or manager under this subsection, including the fact that an individual is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking shall be maintained in confidence by the public housing agency or owner or manager and may not be entered into any shared S. 47—53 database or di...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Submitting 2016 HIC and PIT Count Data - Deadline Reminder 2016 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) count data must be submitted via HUD’s Homelessness Data Exchange (HDX) web portal by 7:59:59 PM EDT on Monday, May 2, 2016 . Continuums of Care (CoCs) should consider the following issues as they prepare to submit their data. HIC and PIT Count Data in the Annual CoC Program Competition Meeting the HIC and PIT count data submission deadline is a factor considered by HUD in the annual CoC Program Competition. Submitting the HIC and PIT ...

HCD COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I [C13018/106558] Project Manager, Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Recruitment #16-001206-0002 DEPARTMENT DHCD - Div of Neighborhood Revitalization DATE OPENED 4/26/2016 11:13:00 AM FILING DEADLINE 5/10/2016 11:59:00 PM SALARY $22.40 - $29.08/hour (Grade 17/base - step 9) EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-Time  HR ANALYST Amy Kipersztok WORK LOCATION Prince George's  Go Back   Click HERE to apply   Click HERE to view benefits Introduction This is a long-term contractual position with limited State Benefits   Work that matters.   The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development is a national leader in revitalizing communities and financing affordable housing. Our team is looking for members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, and independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions and improvements....

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . FY 2016 CoC Program Registration Notice is Now Posted and e-snaps is Available - Corrected Guidance Note: The message sent 4/22/16 included incorrect guidance, stating that CoCs failing to submit a FY 2016 CoC Program Registration by 7:59:59 PM EDT on May 11, 2016 will not have access to the FY 2015 CoC Consolidated Application. This message contains the correct guidance, which is that CoCs failing to submit a FY 2016 CoC Program Registration by 7:59:59 PM EDT on May 11, 2016 will not have access to the FY 2016 CoC Consolidated Application. In addit...

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