Continuum of Care News

Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19 SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19. Our TA programs are delivering great resources during this time. View the updated available TTA resources to assist with the current situation.   View TTA Resources       ...

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training HOPWA In Focus: National HIV Testing Day 2020 National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is Saturday, June 27th. Reflecting on past NHTDs where in-person testing events brought us together, this occasion is yet another reminder of how our daily lives have changed ...

The House of Representatives is nearing a landmark vote on homelessness and housing aid, possibly as early as Monday.  We urgently need your support . Introduced just two days ago, Rep. Maxine Waters' "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act" (H.R. 7301) takes all of the homelessness and housing provisions of the HEROES Act (already passed by the House last month) and lifts them up in a single bill. This legislation is GREAT NEWS for homeless advocates. Given the tight timeline, we must act quickly , and let elected officials know just how important this funding is. WHAT DOES THIS LEGISLATION DO? H.R. 7301 includes the same programs (at the same funding levels) that were passed by the House in the HEROES Act, the most recent COVID relief bill: $11.5 billion for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) for homeless assistance $100 billion for emergency rental assistance to address the nationwide eviction catastrophe $1 billion in vou...

Housing Justice Amid COVID-19: A Roundtable Discussion Remaking the Economy: Special Webinar with Shelterforce and NPQ Housing Justice Amid COVID-19: A Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, July 1st, 2-3 p.m. ET On July 1st, millions of American families will be struggling to pay rent, as record unemployment ravages the country and as eviction moratoria begin to expire. Indeed, the COVID pandemic has highlighted just how much our entire housing system is dependent on rent—rent that many people couldn’t afford even before the pandemic. But a housing justice movement has also gained ground. We’ve seen a national movement arise—and unprecedented housing policy breakthroughs.  Shelterforce  is partnering with  Nonprofit Quarterly  (NPQ)—a publication that focuses on supporting nonprofits—to explore the sta...

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – June 26, 2020 Digest for June 26, 2020 The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation b...

Governor Hogan Announces $30 Million in Funding For Eviction Prevention Assistance Initiatives Include Eviction Prevention Support to  Local Governments, Assisted Housing Relief Administration Maximizing Federal Resources for Marylanders Hurt By COVID-19 Pandemic ANNAPOLIS, MD  (June 26, 2020) -  Governor Larry Hogan today announced the commitment of $30 million in new funding to prevent evictions and help Marylanders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Too many Marylanders have faced undue financial hardships during this unprecedented crisis, including the inability to pay their rent," said Governor Hogan. "While our eviction moratorium has helped families remain in safe and stable housing through the pandemic, we are also maximizing federal resources to help as many renters as possible." This critical funding is available through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...

Download our quarterly update for the latest news on WellSky's solutions As this country faces a recession, high unemployment, an ongoing pandemic, and continued social injustices, the services you provide to your communities are crucial. We feel fortunate to be your technology partner, and continue to listen for ways in which we can help you do more. Our quarterly update this period includes a statement from our president on racial injustice, information on two new solutions that enhance care coordination, use cases for our new Community Services APIs, and more. See below for the full list of content. Contents General A note from our president on racial injustice Executive note: New solutions that enhance care coordination Contact tracing and care coordination Community Services APIs are available... Now what? Supporting the local community in Wilmington, NC...