Author: Heather Goode

The Office of Care Coordination, on behalf of the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), has attached a draft of the updated CES Policies and Procedures for public feedback. Please submit any written feedback by September 7, 2022 to coordinatedentry@ochca.com.

In addition, the Office of Care Coordination will be hosting a public listening session on September 7, 2022. The public listening session will be a chance to learn about the recommended changes to the Coordinated Entry System (CES) Policy and provide feedback. 

Please find meeting details below:

Date:  Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join the listening session from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://ocgov.webex.com/ocgov/j.php?MTID=m0c2b75f860e54d89f1ce9be2837a7ecb Meeting ID: 2468 676 1374
Password: 92701

CES POLICY DRAFT_220823.pdf

The Office of Care Coordination is sharing the following information on behalf of United to End Homelessness:

United to End Homelessness is hosting a two-part Community Chat session to discuss senior homelessness. Community Chats are short learning opportunities to discuss trending topics related to homelessness in Orange County with local experts.

In the first session of this series, national expert on senior homelessness, Dr. Dennis Culhane, PhD, from the University of Pennsylvania, will be the guest speaker. Registration will close an hour before the event and attendees are sent the Zoom link in advance. If you miss the registration deadline, you can watch via the Facebook page. 

Aging and Homelessness: A Growing Crisis in America | Community Chat
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. –12:30 p.m.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-and-homelessness-a-growing-crisis-in-america-community-chat-tickets-397196203537?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

Due to a system upgrade, Looker will be unavailable on August 22 from 7:00AM – 9:00AM. These upgrades will improve data readability, accuracy and performance. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this brief outage.

The Transitional Housing Project Performance Report and the Goals and Outcomes Report have been posted!

Click here to view the reports.

HUD’s Technical Assistance (TA) providers, joined by HUD staff, are hosting an office hours session on May 18, 2022, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT. During this session, presenters will review strategies for meeting the Emergency Solutions Grants CARES Act (ESG-CV) progressive expenditure deadline of 50% drawn from the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) by June 16, 2022. Presenters will also share available resources and respond to participant questions.

Who Should Attend?
This session is primarily intended for financial staff and IDIS users responsible for processing vouchers and drawing down ESG funds. It is designed to help recipients at risk of not meeting the June 16, 2022 deadline develop a comprehensive strategy to maximize draws. Participation by ESG-CV recipient leadership, as well as financial and programmatic staff, is recommended.

Participants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that you join the webinar 15 minutes prior to the start time (1:15 PM EDT). To join the webinar, simply access the login page at the link below.

Join the Webinar

Training Point of Contact:
If you have any questions about this webinar or encounter any difficulties when joining, please contact SNAPSevent@tdainc.org.

The 2022 OC HMIS: Project Intake Forms in English, are available for use. They incorporate the recent changes to the Data Standards. In addition to the General/CoC Intake Form, separate forms are accessible for projects that receive HOPWA, PATH, RHY, SSVF, and VASH funding.

HMIS Program Manager

Position: HMIS is a web-based data system which collects homeless services and related data from shelters, supportive service providers, and public agencies working to serve homeless and at-risk clients in Orange County. Its purpose is to ascertain an unduplicated count of the homeless, track their progress through the system of care into self-sufficiency, coordinate service delivery, and provide accurate aggregate data regarding sub-populations. Under the direction of the Director, CoC Data and Operations, the selected candidate will be responsible for the management of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) department including database management, statistical reporting, technology troubleshooting, and management of the staff and volunteers in the department.

Click here for more information

The Office of Care Coordination and the Orange County Continuum of Care is inviting you to a virtual training on Domestic Violence for Coordinated Entry System (CES) partners. This one-hour session will cover how to respond to domestic violence disclosures, identifying risk factors and supporting safety planning and building trauma-informed care into CES delivery.

Please see meeting details below. This virtual training requires registration.

Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Time: 10:00 am

To join us for this virtual session, please register by Tuesday, October 26 at https://ocgov.webex.com/ocgov/j.php?RGID=re70a061cca0457da69b5216818e8b1b7

Please reach out if you have any questions or difficulty accessing the training registration.

The Office of Care Coordination will be hosting a training on best practices for serving LGBTQ+ persons.  

This training will focus on how service providers can incorporate trauma-informed care into service delivery to ensure safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ persons. Participants will receive practical tools that promote equity in service provision.

Please find details on the upcoming training below. This virtual training requires registration. 

Date: Friday, October 15, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Please register to attend by Thursday, October 14, 2021 at https://ocgov.webex.com/ocgov/j.php?RGID=r377e4d259edf16b5bf27be63ee846206

Need help? Go to https://help.webex.com

This information was originally distributed on the HUD Exchange Website.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision that invalidated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) eviction moratorium, HUD is using every tool at its disposal to help safeguard the millions of Americans now in danger of losing their homes. View the HUD Evictions Guidance to learn more about the actions HUD is taking to help prevent evictions.

HUD programs and resources should be sought out by all Americans who are seeking assistance in avoiding eviction, relocating to new homes in the event an eviction moves forward, and fighting unfair evictions. HUD also has a responsibility to assist landlords, owners, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), and all its stakeholders in weathering this public health crisis.

HUD and its partners are taking action to help prevent evictions, including:

• Fighting unfair evictions
• Providing legal assistance
• Keeping people housed
• Connecting people with rent relief
• Providing tools to help PHAs, HUD-assisted landlords and tenants, and people experiencing homelessness

Eviction prevention resources, tools, and training for HUD’s grantees will continue to be posted to HUD Exchange as they are available. A selection of resources include:

• Rental Housing Counseling and Eviction Prevention
• Tools for Landlords with Tenants Impacted by COVID-19
• Tenant Guidance: Rent Repayment Plans
• Homeless System Response: Strategies for Eviction Prevention
• NFHTA Forum: On the Brink: The Looming Eviction Crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available through HUD’s rent relief resources.