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| New rapid re-housing standards |
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When it comes to increasing the effectiveness of your rapid re-housing efforts, look no further than the new Rapid Re-Housing Performance Benchmarks and Program Standards. They were released by the Alliance last week at the National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness in Oakland, California.
This new guidance, endorsed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and Abt Associates, focuses on and highlights the three core components of rapid re-housing, and the most promising practices for building and supporting a successful program.
So whether you are looking to improve your current initiatives or seeking guidance on how to launch a solid program, the new Rapid Re-Housing Performance Benchmarks and Program Standards will help you get there.
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| Funds Earmarked for Job Training |
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The U.S. Department of Labor will infuse $13 million into the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program and the Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program; two initiatives dedicated to employment and training services for veterans transitioning from homelessness into sustainable housing and the workforce.
Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments, including faith-based and community organizations.
Grant applications are due by Wednesday, March 23 by 4:00 p.m. EST |
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| Interactive Map Explores Homelessness in Top Metro Areas |
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How many homeless people live in the nation’s largest metropolitan areas?
Continuums of Care (CoCs) don’t always align with city or county boundaries, and Metropolitan Statistical Areas (as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget) tend to include the areas that surround cities, such as suburbs or other cities. So, to better answer this question, we created an interactive map, using metro area boundaries and CoC-level point-in-time count data from 2015. |
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| Collaborative Learning Opportunity |
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Interested in starting (or improving) a youth rapid re-housing program in your community? The Alliance is developing a national youth rapid re-housing learning collaborative and we want you to join.
Contact Mindy Mitchell, Alliance Program and Policy Analyst, for information about how you can get involved. |
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| Webinars You Don't Want to Miss |
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Housing + Employment Works: A Four-Part Webinar Series
Thursday, February 25 at 1 p.m. EST
Make sure to catch the first in this four-part series dedicated effective employment support for homeless and at-risk job seekers. It will introduce the use of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as a strategy to prevent and end homelessness for participants in rapid re-housing projects.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH),
Understanding the Impact of H.R. 3700 on Tenants and Applicants
Thursday, March 3 at 3 p.m. EST
Attend this webinar and gain a deeper understanding of the impact policy changes to H.R. 3700 would have on tenants in federally-assisted housing programs and applicants for rental assistance. Join Barbara Sard and Will Fischer, from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, as they explain key provisions. Q&A session to follow.
Transforming Homeless Services in Jacksonville, Florida
Tuesday, March 8 at 1 p.m. EST
The Alliance will host a webinar on the transformation of the homeless system in Jacksonville, Florida. Learn how the county reallocated its transitional housing to rapid re-housing, and the impact that switch has had on the community’s homeless population.
Homelessness as a State of Emergency
Wednesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. EDT
Join the Alliance, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (HCH), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) as they lead a discussion about communities that have declared homelessness a State of Emergency (SOE). Local decision makers and service providers will describe how SOE declarations have been implemented in their communities and what, if any, impact they have had on local policies and service delivery.
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| We want your feedback! |
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| The Alliance is taking a fresh look at the resources it provides and the way we connect with you, our audience. We’d love to know what you think we are doing well, and what we could improve upon. Do you have 5 minutes to complete our survey? Your feedback will help us evolve our communication channels to better serve your needs. |
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