Continuum of Care News

Beginning on October 31, 2018 communities can upload their official Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) data for use in the 2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress via the new Homelessness Data Exchange, Version 2.0 (HDX 2.0). All Continuums of Care (CoCs) may participate in the LSA, regardless of their Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) bed coverage rate. While HMIS bed coverage will continue to be an important factor, usability will be judged principally on data quality and completeness. In preparation, those assigned as primary contacts for CoCs should login to review and edit the list of people who have access to their community’s data via the HDX 2.0. If you are the CoC Primary Contact, use the instructions below to make any needed updates to the users in your CoC. Login to your account on the HDX 2.0 following the instructions in the user guide .   Once logged into the site, you will see a link in the top right-hand side of the s...

Housing Description :  1  bedroom, scattered site apartment   located near major bus and transportation   in Baltimo re County Number of persons  –  must be eligible for 1 bdrm unit Income Required?   No Rent : Income based (approximately 1/3 of income) Housing First?  Yes Case Managemen t Services Will be provided Eligibility : Applicant MUST BE ·          HUD defined  Category 1 or Category 4 ·          Have a HUD defined chronic disability o    A  disability that is long term, and debilitating   and would benefit improvement with supportive housing. o    HIV disease is a priority population, as is Chronically Homeless. ·          Age: 18 years or older. If you are not sure about eligible homeless status HUD...

Plus, new SOAR job postings from CA, CT, DC, KS, MD, and MI! CONTACT US SSA WEBINARS SOAR VOICES BLOG Kicking off the 10 th Year of the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center is entering its 10 th year of service! We have SOARed to new heights in Fiscal Year 2018 through new collaborations, new programs, and thousands of people who have been helped through the SOAR model. All of this success is due to the work of you—our incredible SOAR community. We look forward to SOARing with you in Fiscal Year 2019! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month Organized by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), we honor National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October...

Can Cities Fix Polarization Problem? ● Support For Immigrant Neighbors ● Warren Takes on Affordability Crisis ● 30 Years of Reporting on the Nation's Housing ● Can Nonprofits Get Out the Vote? ● Also: Jobs ● Shelter Shorts ● Events ● Opportunity + Wednesday, October 10, 2018 In This Issue: Can Cities Fix Their Polarization Problem? ● A Message of Support For Immigrant Neighbors ● Warren Bill Takes on the Affordability Crisis ● 30 Years of Reporting on the Nation’s Housing ● Can Nonprofits Get Out the Vote? ● Also : Jobs ● Shelter Shorts ● Events ● Opportunity + Q: Can Nonprofits Get Out the Vote ? A: Yes, and they should! Nonprofits are often uncer...