Westcare California Inc

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

CARES 2.0 FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

THE SSVF PROGRAM’S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY’S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

FAMILY TREE - PROJECT SUMMARY: WESTCARE CALIFORNIA, INC.’S (WCCA) FAMILY TREE (TREATMENT AND RECOVERY ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION) PROGRAM WILL ENHANCE AND EXPAND COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME, PRIMARILY LATINO, ADOLESCENTS (AGES 12-18) WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD) AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS (COD) AND THEIR FAMILIES/PRIMARY CAREGIVERS IN KINGS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PROJECT NAME: FAMILY TREE POPULATION(S) TO BE SERVED: LOW-INCOME, PRIMARILY LATINO, ADOLESCENTS (AGES 12-18) WITH SUD/COD AND THEIR FAMILIES/PRIMARY CAREGIVERS STRATEGIES/INTERVENTIONS: WCCA WILL DELIVER OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGED COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES. PROJECT GOALS AND MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND YOUTH-CENTERED EVIDENCED-BASED SUD/COD TREATMENT TO PRIMARILY MINORITY YOUTH (AGES 12-18) AND THEIR FAMILIES. OBJECTIVE 1.1: PROVIDE A-CRA/ACC TO 450 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH ACROSS THE 5-YEAR FUNDING PERIOD. OBJECTIVE 1.2: PROVIDE SEEKING SAFETY TO 80% OF THE YOUTH HAVING TRAUMA-RELATED SYMPTOMS. OBJECTIVE 1.3: REFER 85% OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AS NEEDED. OBJECTIVE 1.4: 75% OF THE YOUTH WILL COMPLETE A-CRA/ACC. OBJECTIVE 1.5: 80% OF YOUTH COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL BE ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE DURING THE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVE 1.6: 80% OF YOUTH COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL EXHIBIT DECREASED DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS AT DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVE 1.7: 70% OF YOUTH COMPLETING SEEKING SAFETY WILL REPORT REDUCED TRAUMA SYMPTOMS AT DISCHARGE. GOAL 2: ENHANCE THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FUNCTIONING OF PRIMARILY MINORITY YOUTH (12-18) AND THEIR FAMILIES. OBJECTIVE 2.1: 80% OF YOUTH SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING TREATMENT WHO DID NOT HAVE STABLE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AT ADMISSION WILL HAVE STABLE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AT DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVE 2.2: 80% OF YOUTH COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL BE IN AN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM, BE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ACTIVELY, OR BE EMPLOYED AT DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVE 2.3: 80% OF YOUTH COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN NEW CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AT DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVE 2.4: 80% OF YOUTH COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL HAVE IMPROVED SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AT DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVE 2.5: 80% OF YOUTH WILL UTILIZE ER SERVICES LESS AND HAVE FEWER HOSPITALIZATIONS FOR SUD/COD AT DISCHARGE.

OUR WESTCARE MATTERS - WESTCARE CALIFORNIA, INC.’S PROPOSED PROGRAM, OUR WESTCARE MATTERS, WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROGRAM WILL TARGET LATINX AND BLACK MALE AND FEMALE ADULTS (18 AND OVER) WHO HAVE A PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND OPIOID ADDICTION DISORDER (PDOA). TO MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THIS PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS MUST: 1) HAVE A MODERATE TO SEVERE OPIOID USE DISORDER (OUD); 2) BE MOTIVATED TO BENEFIT FROM MAT AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES (RSS); AND 3) BE ENROLLED CONCURRENTLY IN A RESIDENTIAL OR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) TREATMENT PROGRAM, EITHER AT WESTCARE OR ANOTHER TREATMENT PROVIDER. THE PROGRAM WILL HAVE MULTIPLE PATHWAYS OF ENTRY, INCLUDING WESTCARE’S EXISTING PROGRAMS FOR OUTPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL SUD TREATMENT AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT. EXTERNAL REFERRAL SOURCES WILL INCLUDE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS, DRUG COURTS, AND CORRECTIONS INSTITUTIONS. THE GEOGRAPHIC CATCHMENT AREA TARGETS FRESNO COUNTY BUT WILL ALSO SERVE PARTICIPANTS COMING TO FRESNO FOR TREATMENT FROM NEARBY NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE A FULL COMPLEMENT OF MAT SERVICES IN BOTH OUTPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS IN COMBINATION WITH COMPREHENSIVE OUD PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES, RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES (RSS), AND OTHER CLINICALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN ABSTINENCE FROM OPIOIDS. OUR WESTCARE MATTERS WILL SERVE 50 PARTICIPANTS EACH IN YEARS ONE AND TWO, 75 PARTICIPANTS EACH IN YEARS THREE AND FOUR, AND 100 PARTICIPANTS IN YEAR FIVE, FOR A TOTAL OF 350 PARTICIPANTS SERVED OVER THE FIVE-YEAR GRANT TERM. THE PROGRAM WILL UTILIZE FDA-APPROVED MEDICATIONS, INCLUDING BUPRENORPHINE/NALTREXONE, ORAL NALTREXONE, INJECTABLE NALTREXONE, AND EXTENDED-RELEASE INJECTABLE SUBCUTANEOUS BUPRENORPHINE. THE APPROPRIATE MEDICATION WILL BE PRESCRIBED BY WCCA’S DATA-WAIVERED PRESCRIBERS BASED ON A COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE PROGRAM, EACH WITH MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES, ARE: 1) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING FDA-APPROVED MEDICATIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT OF OUD IN FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; 2) DECREASE ILLICIT OPIOID USE AND PRESCRIPTION OPIOID MISUSE; AND 3) IMPROVE PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES BY COMBINING MAT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES (RSS).

WC-CA WECARE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE LIVING ROOM, A PROJECT OF WESTCARE CALIFORNIA, TO DELIVER COMPASSIONATE, INNOVATIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE, MASTER LEASING, SHORT-TERM RENTAL, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE - 20 HOUSEHOLDS, MASTER LEASING - 23 HOUSEHOLDS, SHORT-TERM RENTAL, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE - 48 HOUSEHOLDS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - 91 HOUSEHOLDS, AND PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT - 25 HOUSEHOLDS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LOW-INCOME PEOPLE WITH HIV, PARTICULARLY BLACK AND HISPANIC/LATINX PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 30; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A

VA HAS AWARDED A CAPITAL GRANT TO CREATE NEW TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

CARES FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

BEAT HIV/AIDS (BEHAVIORAL, EDUCATIONAL AND TREATMENT)

BEAT HIV/AIDS - WESTCARE CALIFORNIA, INC.’S PROPOSED PROGRAM, BEAT HIV/AIDS, WILL INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN CARE FOR A POPULATION OF FOCUS CONSISTING OF LOW-INCOME RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD) OR CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS (COD) WHO ARE LIVING WITH OR AT HIGH-RISK FOR CONTRACTING HIV/AIDS IN FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE HIGHEST RISK POPULATIONS IN FRESNO INCLUDE MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN (MSM) AND INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS (IDU). PARTICIPANTS FOR THE PROPOSED PROGRAM WILL BE IDENTIFIED VIA INTERNAL REFERRALS FROM WESTCARE’S RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT SUD TREATMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS EXTERNAL REFERRALS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS. STAFF WILL ASSESS CLIENTS USING THE PTSD CHECKLIST-5 (PCL-5) FOR TRAUMA, THE HIV KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE (45-ITEM VERSION – HIV KQ-45) FOR HIV KNOWLEDGE, AND THE ASAM CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE USE. THE TREATMENT TEAM WILL USE THE RESULTS FROM THE ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO WORK WITH EACH CLIENT TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN. A SINGLE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WILL INTEGRATE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR SUBSTANCE USE WITH THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PRIMARY CARE, AND HIV/HBV/HCV RISK REDUCTION, TO PREVENT PARALLEL AND UNCOORDINATED TREATMENT. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH LINKAGES TO HIV PRIMARY CARE, HEPATITIS TREATMENT, PREP, AND RECOVERY SUPPORTS INCLUDING HOUSING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, LITERACY, EDUCATION, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE STABILITY. BEAT PROGRAM STAFF WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED LINKAGES TO EACH CLIENT DEPENDING UPON THEIR NEEDS USING A LINKAGE MODEL RATHER THAN A REFERRAL MODEL TO ENSURE THE CLIENT RECEIVES THE SERVICES. CLIENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN RESIDENTIAL SUD TREATMENT FOR 90 DAYS AND THEN STEP DOWN INTO OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND SOBER LIVING FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS. ALTHOUGH MOST PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE SUD/COD TREATMENT SERVICES AT WESTCARE THROUGH DRUG MEDI-CAL, A SMALL PORTION OF THE GRANT BUDGET WILL BE ALLOTTED TO COVER RESIDENTIAL BED DAYS FOR THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN SUD/COD TREATMENT WILL PARTICIPATE IN GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS FOLLOWING EVIDENCE-BASED, MANUALIZED CURRICULA (SEEKING SAFETY AND LIVING IN BALANCE). ALL CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE INTEGRATED HIV/HBV/HCV TESTING FOLLOWING A STRUCTURED PROTOCOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS AND CDC RECOMMENDATIONS. WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES A PRELIMINARY POSITIVE HIV TEST RESULT, WESTCARE WILL PROVIDE IMMEDIATE POST-TEST COUNSELING AND CONTACT THE FRESNO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (FDPH) TO PROVIDE A CONFIRMATORY TEST PRIOR TO THE INDIVIDUAL LEAVING THE SITE. CLIENTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE ENHANCED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LINKAGE WITH RYAN WHITE SERVICES, AND LINKAGE WITH THE SPECIAL SERVICES CLINIC AT COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR HIV PRIMARY CARE. ANY CLIENT WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR VIRAL HEPATITIS (HBV/HCV) WILL BE LINKED WITH CLINICA SIERRA VISTA FOR HBV/HCV TREATMENT. WESTCARE IS PARTNERED WITH AND WILL LINK TO AVITA PHARMACY TO PROVIDE PREP SERVICES FOR CLIENTS WHO SCREEN NEGATIVE FOR HIV. ADDITIONALLY, ALL CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE CLEAR – AN EVIDENCE-BASED HIV PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION CURRICULUM – DURING CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS, AND ALL CLIENTS WILL COMPLETE THE FIVE (5) CORE SESSIONS. FINALLY, CLIENTS WILL BE LINKED WITH WESTCARE’S ALUMNI SUPPORT GROUP DURING STEP DOWN COUNSELING IN OUTPATIENT AND THE AFTERCARE PHASE. SOBER LIVING HOMES WILL BE OFFERED DURING THE STEP-DOWN PHASE OF TREATMENT AND CLIENTS WILL BE ASSISTED IN LOCATING A SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WESTCARE’S BEAT HIV/AIDS PROGRAM WILL SERVE 300 PARTICIPANTS OVER THE 5-YEAR GRANT TERM. THE PROGRAM’S PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN CARE AND REDUCE THE SPREAD OF HIV/HBV/HCV. AT LEAST 70% OF CLIENTS WILL SHOW REDUCTIONS IN SUBSTANCE USE AND HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS, IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND INCREASED

TARGETED GRANTS: METHAMPHETAMINE AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE

OPENING DOORS TO HOUSING AND WELLNESS: A PROGRAM FOR HOUSING, SUD/COD TREATMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

HOMELESS PREVENTION

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

WESTCARE CALIFORNIA

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

VA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM

VA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND LONG-TERM STABILITY THROUGH THE HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM (HVRP). THIS INITIATIVE WILL PROVIDE JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP VETERANS TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS INTO MEANINGFUL CAREERS. BY LEVERAGING INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS, AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES, THE PROJECT AIMS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, SUCH AS LACK OF HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND JOB SKILLS. HVRP GRANT FUNDING WILL SUPPORT A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ASSIST 100 VETERANS (ANNUALLY) EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTIES IN SECURING SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES: INTAKE ASSESSMENT AND INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLANS (IEPS) JOB READINESS TRAINING PROGRAMS: RESUME BUILDING INTERVIEW COACHING AND SOFT SKILLS WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE TRAINING EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT: JOB MATCHING PLACEMENT SERVICES, JOB FAIRS HIRING EVENTS, AND EMPLOYER INCENTIVES PARTNERSHIPS HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: TEMPORARY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH WELLNESS SERVICES POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RETENTION STRATEGIES: RETENTION COACHING FOLLOW-UPS, PEER SUPPORT MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTY VETERANS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, PARTICIPATING IN A QUALIFYING PARTNER SERVICE, OR TRANSITIONING FROM CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND IN NEED OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO SUPPORT 100 VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTIES. THE FOLLOWING MEASURABLE OUTCOMES ARE EXPECTED: AT LEAST 60% (60 VETERANS) WILL SECURE STABLE, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS. AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE OF $23.07 (SDA AVERAGE MARKET WAGE). AT LEAST 50% OF EMPLOYED VETERANS WILL EARN WAGES IN THE SECOND QUARTER AFTER EXIT. THE AVERAGE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK IN THE SECOND QUARTER AFTER EXIT WILL BE 20. AT LEAST 30% OF EMPLOYED VETERANS WILL EARN WAGES IN THE FOURTH QUARTER AFTER EXIT. 100% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT PLANS (IEPS) TAILORED TO THEIR CAREER GOALS. CONDUCT POST-EMPLOYMENT FOLLOW-UPS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR TO ENSURE RETENTION AND PROVIDE CAREER ADVANCEMENT SUPPORT. KEY PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) FRESNO MADERA COC, UTILIZE THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (CES) TO IDENTIFY AND ENROLL ELIGIBLE VETERANS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF), GRANTS AND PER DIEM (GPD) PROGRAM, HUD-VASH (HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING), VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR (CEC), WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WDB) OF FRESNO COUNTY, AMERICAS JOB CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA (AJCC), APPRENTICESHIP TRADE PROGRAMS, AND LEGAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. BY LEVERAGING THESE PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT THAT ENHANCES EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTIES. WESTCARE CALIFORNIA IS THE RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE GRANTS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF), GRANT PER DIEMPER DIEM ONLY (GPD-PDO), GRANT PER DIEMCASE MANAGEMENT (GPD-CM), AND STAFF SERGEANT PARKER GORDON FOX SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SSG FOX SPGP).

SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUTREACH, PROVISION OR COORDINATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO VA AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AS DESCRIBED IN 38 CFR PART 78 (HTTPS://WWW.ECFR.GOV/CURRENT/TITLE-38/CHAPTER-I/PART-78?TOC=1)

YEAR FOUR FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THIS GRANTEE FOR FY 26

GRANTEE YEAR THREE FUNDING FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANTS PROVIDED BY SSG FOX SPGP. SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUTREACH, PROVISION OR COORDINATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO VA AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AS DESCRIBED IN 38 CFR PART 78

SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUTREACH, PROVISION OR COORDINATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO VA AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AS DESCRIBED IN 38 CFR PART 78 (HTTPS://WWW.ECFR.GOV/CURRENT/TITLE-38/CHAPTER-I/PART-78?TOC=1)

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT IN FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO ASSIST VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND LONG-TERM STABILITY THROUGH THE HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM (HVRP). THIS INITIATIVE WILL PROVIDE JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP VETERANS TRANSITION OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND INTO MEANINGFUL CAREERS. BY LEVERAGING INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, THE PROJECT AIMS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, SUCH AS LACK OF HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND JOB SKILLS. HVRP GRANT FUNDING WILL SUPPORT A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST 75 VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, IN SECURING SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES INTAKE ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLANS (IEPS), ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM, RESUME BUILDING INTERVIEW COACHING, SOFT SKILLS WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE TRAINING, OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, DIGITAL FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, JOB MATCHING PLACEMENT SERVICES, JOB FAIRS HIRING EVENTS, EMPLOYER INCENTIVES PARTNERSHIPS, HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, TEMPORARY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS TO HEALTH WELLNESS SERVICES, POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RETENTION STRATEGIES, RETENTION COACHING FOLLOW-UPS, PEER SUPPORT MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. VETERANS IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, PARTICIPATING IN A QUALIFYING PARTNER SERVICE, OR TRANSITIONING FROM CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND IN NEED OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO SUPPORT 75 VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY BY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES. THE FOLLOWING MEASURABLE OUTCOMES ARE EXPECTED: AT LEAST 60% (45 VETERANS) WILL SECURE STABLE, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS. AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE OF $23.47 (SDA AVERAGE MARKET WAGE) AT LEAST 50% OF EMPLOYED VETERANS WILL EARN WAGES IN THE SECOND QUARTER AFTER EXIT. THE AVERAGE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK IN THE SECOND QUARTER AFTER EXIT WILL BE 20. AT LEAST 30% OF EMPLOYED VETERANS WILL EARN WAGES IN THE FOURTH QUARTER AFTER EXIT. 100% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT PLANS (IEPS) TAILORED TO THEIR CAREER GOALS. CONDUCT POST-EMPLOYMENT FOLLOW-UPS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR TO ENSURE RETENTION AND PROVIDE CAREER ADVANCEMENT SUPPORT. THIS PROJECT WILL LEVERAGE STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES, VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. KEY PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) SAN JOAQUIN COC, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF), HUD-VASH (HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING), VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR (CEC), WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS, LEGAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. BY LEVERAGING THESE PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT THAT ENHANCES EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR VETERANS IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. WESTCARE CALIFORNIA IS THE RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE GRANTS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF), GRANT PER DIEMPER DIEM ONLY (GPD-PDO), GRANT PER DIEMCASE MANAGEMENT (GPD-CM), AND STAFF SERGEANT PARKER GORDON FOX SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SSG FOX SPGP).

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

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BEAT HIV/AIDS (BEHAVIORAL, EDUCATIONAL AND TREATMENT)

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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VA IS PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT FUNDING TO INCREASE HOUSING STABILIITY FOR VETERANS BY WORKING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER FOCUSED HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

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PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

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VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

VA IS PROVIDING PER DIEM FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

VA IS PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT FUNDING TO INCREASE HOUSING STABILIITY FOR VETERANS BY WORKING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER FOCUSED HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES.

VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

RYAN WHITE TITLE III HIV CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING GRANTS

WC-CA WECARE PROGRAM