Congress passes the HEARTH Act and reauthorizes McKinney-Vento
Today both the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will reauthorize McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs for the first time in […]
Shelter Diversion for Families
It’s been posted here before, but as we’re moving closer to having ICHH and HPRP money to spend, this Massachusetts pilot diversion project report is worth another look. It was a […]
New proposed HMIS Data Standards and HPRP Reporting Requirements
The revised HMIS Data Standards and the HPRP reporting requirements and Data Elements are out for comment. COMMENTS ARE DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, MAY 15th!
Seeking Comment on Draft Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHouse Program (HPRP) Plans
The state of Massachusetts and four Western Mass cities are entitled to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHousing Funds. In order to receive funds, grantees must submit plans to HUD indicating […]
NERHMIS Training & Policy Symposium
The New England Region Homeless Management Information System is holding its annual training & policy symposium in Boston on May 18, 2009, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take a look at […]
FEMA announces $100 million in Homeless Prevention Aid Awards
$100 million has been made available to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funding, made available […]
McKinney-Vento Reauthorization Bills Introduced
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Acts have been introduced in identical form in the House and Senate. H.R 1877 and S. 808 are available at http://thomas.loc.gov […]
FAMILY GROUP MEETING
There will be a Family Group meeting on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. The meeting will held at the Springfield Liberty DTA office, 95 Liberty St., […]
