The Homelessness Prevention Project Performance Report and the Goals and Outcomes Report for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 have been published!
Click here to view the reports.
The Homelessness Prevention Project Performance Report and the Goals and Outcomes Report for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 have been published!
Click here to view the reports.
The application submission deadline for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition and Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants (YHDP) is approaching. The FY 2023 CoC Consolidated Applications, that includes the CoC Application and CoC Priority Listing with all project applications either approved and ranked or rejected, are due Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT.
Please allow ample time to complete your FY 2023 CoC Consolidated Application, and do not wait until the last minute to submit via e-snaps to HUD. HUD strongly recommends that Collaborative Applicants submit their applications at least 24 – 48 hours before the deadline.
Note: The CoC Application and the CoC Priority Listing are separate submissions in e-snaps; therefore, Collaborative Applicants must ensure that both the CoC Application and the CoC Priority Listing, that includes all project applications either approved and ranked or rejected, are submitted in e-snaps prior to the application submission deadline of September 28, 2023, by 8:00 PM EDT.
The following documents have been posted on the CoC Program Competition page of the HUD.gov website:
Technical questions related to e-snaps functionality (e.g., password lockout, access to user’s application account, updating Applicant Profile) must be submitted to e-snaps@hud.gov
The Office of Care Coordination, on behalf of the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), is hosting the upcoming training opportunity.
The LGBTQ Center OC is providing a training on cultural competency when working with the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ 101 training will provide necessary language to reaffirm the identities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) people. Attendees will learn the complexity of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pronounce use. This training provides tools organizations can utilize to make their work environment a safe space for staff and clients alike.
This virtual training requires registration.
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Please register to attend by Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcOGrrz8rG9ZYY6JLCU_Fv6uXxqna92KD
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ocgov.com.
The Q2 2023 HMIS Data Report Cards have been published! Review your agency’s data here!
These report cards look at the main components of Data Quality: Data Completeness, Data Accuracy, and Data Timeliness.
The first tab of the Report Cards assesses the Data Completeness and Data Accuracy of the Universal Data Elements for each project in our system, and for all our system as a whole. This tab includes:
The second tab of the Report Cards assesses the Data Timeliness of each project of our system. This tab shows the percentage of enrollments that fall into the following length of time categories: 0-3 days, 4-7 days, 16-30 days, and more than 31 days.
The Report Cards can now be filtered by Agency Name. To view the results for a particular agency, navigate to the dropdown labeled “Agency” and make a selection. The report can also be filtered by Project Name.
If you have any questions, please enter a ticket to the HMIS Help Desk.
HUD is sponsoring a three-part webinar series about the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (“VAWA 2022”) to increase the capacity and knowledge of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Continuum of Care (CoC) housing and homeless services providers about housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in homeless services systems. This series features technical assistance providers, policy experts, and community leaders to showcase both requirements and best practices around VAWA implementation
Participants will:
The second webinar in the series, VAWA ETP: CoC and ESG Requirements and Best Practices, will take place on August 17, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT. Participants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that participants join the webinar 15 minutes prior to the start time. To join the webinar, simply access the login page at the link below.
Join the Webinar
Note: Visit the “VAWA 2022” CoC and ESG Webinar Series page for the latest series information including schedule and availability of materials.
Training Point of Contact:
“VAWA 2022” Foundations for CoC and ESG Registrar | trainings@hudexchange.info
The Street Outreach Project Performance Report and the Goals and Outcomes reports for 6/1/22 – 5/31/23 have been published!
Click here to view the reports.
HUD is sponsoring a three-part webinar series about the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (“VAWA 2022”) to increase the capacity and knowledge of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Continuum of Care (CoC) housing and homeless services providers about housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in homeless services systems. This series features technical assistance providers, policy experts, and community leaders to showcase both requirements and best practices around VAWA implementation.
Participants will:
Webinar Title | Description | Date and Time |
Understanding VAWA | This session will provide CoCs and ESG recipients an overview of VAWA and VAWA 2022 Reauthorization. | August 10, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT |
VAWA ETPs:CoC and ESG Requirements and Best Practices | This session will provide in-depth knowledge for CoCs and ESG recipients about developing an ETP as required by VAWA. Presenters will provide information about both requirements and best practices for ensuring ETPs are tailored to local strengths and needs. | August 17, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT |
Community Conversations: VAWA in Practice | This session will feature a panel of VAWA experts and community leaders discussing all aspects of VAWA implementation for CoCs and CoC/ESG recipients. | August 31, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT |
The first webinar in the series, Understanding VAWA, will take place on August 10, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT. Participants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that participants join the webinar 15 minutes prior to the start time. To join the webinar, simply access the login page at the link below.
Join the Webinar |
“VAWA 2022” Foundations for CoC and ESG Registrar | trainings@hudexchange.info
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is hosting a webinar to share information about changes, priorities, and guidance on crafting a competitive application for HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) program. The webinar will also provide tips on looking ahead to system performance improvement post-NOFO.
When: August 3 @ 12:15 – 11:00 A.M.
Webinar: Promoting Equity, Lived Experience, Housing First, and System Performance: What Matters in the 2023 NOFO
Additional Resources:
The SYSTEM Series
What Matters in the 2023 NOFO
The Office of Care Coordination will be hosting a training on Trauma Informed Care. Through this training, service providers will learn the basics of trauma and how it impacts the delivery of homeless services, understand the principles of trauma informed care, and identify ways to incorporate principles into service delivery practices. Please find details on the upcoming training below:
This virtual training requires registration.
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please register to attend by Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdOqsqzouGtSG3SsFwsxzJt1cP06p2Gsn
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ocgov.com
HUD is sponsoring a webinar on August 1, 2023 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT to present an overview of the online, self-guided training, Coordinated Entry as a Tool for Equity: Training on Fair Housing and Coordinated Entry. TA Providers and HUD staff will also be available to answer questions related to coordinated entry (CE), fair housing, or specific questions about the training.
Participants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that participants join the webinar 15 minutes prior to the start time. To join the training, simply access the login page using the button below.
Webinar Number: 2428 105 0364
Passcode: HUD (483 for phones and video systems)
If you have any questions or encounter difficulties joining, please contact Aubrey Sitler at aubrey@acstrategies.org.