News from the US Interagency Council on Homelessness

Let's Talk Housing First Approaches!

‌ ‌ August 15, 2019 Together, we are ending homelessness. Tune In as We Talk About the Important Role of Housing First In this new episode of Exploring Home, Together, Regional Coordinator Helene Schneider discusses strategies for assisting people to swiftly move into permanent housing. Listen Here Shared Terms and Approaches for Prevention, Diversion, Rapid Exit In this guide, we clarify the definitions for "prevention," "diversion," and "rapid exit." This document offers problem-solving approaches that should be implemented within these activities. Read More HUD-DOJ Program to Support Trafficked Victims' Housing Needs Policy and Program Analyst Rexanah Wyse guides readers through different elements of a new $14.5 million NOFA for organizations addressing the housing needs of sex and labor trafficking victims. Read More Here's a HUD-funded Source of Housing Communities Can Tap Into Naomi Sweitzer of the Technical Assistance Collaborative explains how Continuums of Care can expand options for affordable housing by partnering with HUD Multifamily Housing developments. Read More Community in Missouri Celebrates An End to Veteran Homelessness! Congratulations to our partners in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for effectively ending Veteran homelessness! Website Home, Together Goals Solutions Tools For Action U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness 301 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20407 Phone: 202.708.4663 / E-mail: usich@usich.gov ‌ ‌