SSVF Program Updates February 5, 2016

Topics:
1.     Link to January 21, 2016 National SSVF Webinar
2.     Register for the National SSVF Webinar:  HMIS, Data Quality Reports, and the SSVF Quarterly Certification Process (February 11, 2016 at 2pm EST)
3.     SAVE THE DATE!  SSVF National Webinar:  Homeless Prevention (February 25, 2016 at 2pm EST) 

1.     Link to January 21, 2016 National SSVF Webinar
This webinar provided updates to the SSVF procedures for grantees with programs operating during FY 16.  This presentation covered how to request Program Changes using the SSVF grants management database (GIFTS, how to submit updates to the Community Plans using the new survey tool, a preview of the SSVF Quarterly Certification Process and an overview how to request a waiver to the SSVF Rapid Rehousing requirement. 

Rapid Rehousing Waiver Request form is available on the SSVF website at SSVF Developed Tools: http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/official_guide/program_operations

Please view the recording here:
        https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8245186391956913410


2.     Register for the National SSVF Webinar:  HMIS, Data Quality Reports, and the SSVF Quarterly Certification Process (February 11, 2016 at 2pm EST)

Please register for the "HMIS, Data Quality Reports, and the SSVF Quarterly Certification Process" Webinar on Feb 11, 2016 2:00 PM EST:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4208157926831952130

The SSVF Program Office will review the VA Repository Data Quality Reports and the new SSVF Quarterly Certification Requirement.  Please join us for detailed information on the HMIS data fields for SSVF, how they translate to the VA Repository, and how to assess your grantee's monthly data reports. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining.
3.     SAVE THE DATE!  SSVF National Webinar:  Homeless Prevention (February 25, 2016 at 2pm EST) 

This webinar will review the Homelessness Prevention Screening Tool, developing and modifying  the Prevention Threshold Score and an overview of the targeting criteria. 
Registration link to follow.

NOTE:  If you are receiving this email in error, please disregard.  We request your patience as the SSVF Program Office continues to address system issues with the grants management database.

Thank you,


SSVF Program Office