Family & Community Services Inc

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.

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.

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.

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

VA IS PROVIDING CAPITAL FUNDING TO REDUCE CONGREGRATE LIVING AND CREATE INDIVIDUAL LIVING UNITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

PROJECT LAUNCH ? JFCS HIGH RISK CHILD(REN) / ADULT FAMILY PROGRAM - PROJECT LAUNCH: JFCS HIGH-RISK CHILD(REN)/ ADULT FAMILY PROGRAM ABSTRACT THROUGH CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS, JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.’S (JFCS) PROJECT LAUNCH: JFCS HIGH RISK CHILD(REN)/ADULT FAMILY PROGRAM (PROJECT LAUNCH) WILL PARTNER WITH PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AGES 0-8 TO EQUIP THEM WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES BEFORE THEY ESCALATE AND TO SOLIDIFY AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD WELLNESS CENTERED AROUND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND PHYSICIANS WORKING IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS AS WELL AS EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS CARING FOR AND TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN WILL BECOME BETTER EQUIPPED TO IDENTIFY MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, COLLABORATE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND LEARN HOW TO CREATE OPTIMAL SETTINGS FOR CHILDREN TO THRIVE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY, LEARN AND GROW. PARENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE INTERACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WILL BE ASSESSED AND TREATED FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, RECEIVING TIMELY, ACCESSIBLE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. JFCS WILL COLLABORATE WITH CHILD AND FAMILY-SERVING PROVIDERS TO CREATE A YOUNG CHILD WELLNESS STEERING COMMITTEE TO SPEARHEAD IMPROVED INTEGRATION OF HIGH-QUALITY, CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES. THIS PROJECT WILL TARGET PREDOMINANTLY LOW-INCOME INFANTS AND CHILDREN AGES 0-8 AND THEIR PARENTS/ GUARDIANS/ CAREGIVERS (FAMILIES) REFERRED FOR IN-HOME ABUSE PREVENTION AND/ OR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS WHO RESIDE IN DUVAL COUNTY/ JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AND NEED SERVICES TO STABILIZE THEIR FAMILY, PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, MENTAL HEALTH OR PREVENT ENTRY INTO FOSTER CARE. OF 999,935 DUVAL COUNTY RESIDENTS, 13% ARE UNDER AGE 9, 31% ARE BLACK, 11% ARE HISPANIC, 51% ARE FEMALE AND 9% HAVE A DISABILITY (AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2021). POVERTY IS PREVALENT; 14.9% OF HOUSEHOLDS AND 21% OF CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY (COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, 2022). THE IMPACT OF UNTREATED YOUTH MENTAL ILLNESS IS SEEN IN AN 81% HIGHER RATE OF YOUTH SUICIDE IN DUVAL COUNTY VERSUS THE STATE (4.7 PER 100K VS. 2.6 PER 100K) [JACKSONVILLE NONPROFIT HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP (JNHP) COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, 2021]. FLORIDA RANKS 50TH IN THE NATION IN MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING. ALTHOUGH DUVAL COUNTY/ JACKSONVILLE IS THE LARGEST LAND MASS IN THE CONTIGUOUS U.S., BOASTING THE LARGEST POPULATION IN FLORIDA, IT IS THE SECOND LOWEST FUNDED COUNTY (JACKSONVILLE SYSTEM OF CARE INITIATIVE, 2023). CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DUVAL COUNTY NEED ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, CULTURALLY RELEVANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE - THE DEMAND FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH EXCEEDS LOCAL CAPACITY. WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TREATED 1,280 YOUTH AGED 0-17 FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN 2016. BY 2021, THE NUMBER GREW TO 1,562. PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG MOTHERS IS ANOTHER TREMENDOUS UNMET NEED. THE JFCS PROJECT LAUNCH PROGRAM ADDRESSES THESE GAPS. JFCS WILL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF: 1) 36 PHYSICIANS WITH TRAINING AND CONSULTATION ON MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, IMPACTS OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS ON HEALTH/ MENTAL HEALTH, STRATEGIES FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE INTEGRATION, REFERRAL PROTOCOL AND INTERVENTION SERVICES; 2) 40 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS WITH TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO HELP THEM CREATE OPTIMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, ENSURE THAT SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS ARE IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED, REFERRAL PROTOCOL AND INTERVENTION SERVICES; 3) 200 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING ANNUALLY FOR A TOTAL OF 1,000 CHILDREN. 75% OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WILL SHOW IMPROVED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND FUNCTIONING; 4) ALL PARENTS IN THE PROGRAM (N=800) WITH AN EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING CURRICULUM TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO SAFELY PARENT AND NURTURE THEIR CHILDREN. A YOUNG CHILD WELLNESS STEERING COMMITTEE OF PROVIDERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS/CARE

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HOMELESS PREVENTION

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.

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.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

RSVP?S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, AND FOSTER CIVIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS AND ALLEVIATE ROOT CAUSES OF COMMUNITY NEED, SPECIFICALLY POVERTY AND RACISM. THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON POVERTY IDENTIFIES THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY AS: UNEMPLOYMENT/UNDER-EMPLOYMENT OF LOW SKILLED WORKERS; LACK OF, OR INADEQUATE EDUCATION; AGE; RACE; OTHER CULTURAL FACTORS. THE PROJECTED TARGETS ARE FOR MARCH, 2022 AND ASSUME A DIMINISHED COVID19 EFFECT THROUGHOUT OHIO BY EARLY TO MID-2021. WE WILL ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY THROUGH SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB TRAINING & AFFORDABLE HOUSING), EDUCATION (K-12 SUCCESS), AND HEALTHY FUTURES (FOOD SECURITY, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMPANIONSHIP). 736 RSVP UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS, IN OUTCOME BASED PERFORMANCE MEASURES, WILL SERVE IN PORTAGE, ASHTABULA, STARK, JEFFERSON, COLUMBIANA, MAHONING, TRUMBULL, GREENE, MONTGOMERY, MARION, CRAWFORD, MORROW, HURON, SENECA, AND WYANDOT COUNTIES. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WILL EXCEED 900. ACTIVITIES WILL SERVE LOW-INCOME, MINORITY, AND RESIDENTS IN NEED TO GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, AND FOOD SECURITY; PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS AND OTHERS WHO ARE SOCIALLY ISOLATED, ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY; PROVIDE MENTORING AND TEACHING ASSISTANCE TO HELP CHILDREN IN IN LOW INCOME/MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, KEY TO OVERCOMING POVERTY; PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING CLASSES FOR ADULTS TO SEEK AND SECURE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT; CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. THE CNCS INVESTMENT OF $518,338 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $222,145 IN LOCAL, NON-FEDERAL FUNDING AND IN-KIND RESOURCES. PROGRAM COST PER VOLUNTEER WILL BE $705. LAST GRANT YEAR OUR VOLUNTEERS SERVED 68,198 HOURS ($1,734,275 VALUE; INDEPENDENT SECTOR ? VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOUR $25.43@). THE RSVP PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY ALL THE RESOURCES IN FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. ADMINISTRATION.

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.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED 742 RSVP VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ACROSS PORTAGE, ASHTABULA, STARK, JEFFERSON, COLUMBIANA, MAHONING, TRUMBULL, MONTGOMERY, GREENE, MARION, CRAWFORD, MORROW, HURON, SENECA, AND WYANDOT COUNTIES. THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE HELPING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, FOOD SECURITY, PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS AND THE DISABLED, HELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND PROVIDE MENTORING AND TEACHING ASSISTANCE TO HELP CHILDREN IN LOW PERFORMING SCHOOLS ACHIEVE GREATER ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THE THREE YEAR GRANT INCLUDE: 349 SENIORS WILL RECEIVE IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE INFORMATION; 523 INDEPENDENT-LIVING SENIORS WILL REPORT INCREASED FOOD SECURITY AT HOME AND INCREASED PERCEIVED COMPANIONSHIP AND SOCIAL SUPPORT; 2,512 PEOPLE WILL REPORT INCREASED FOOD SECURITY AS A RESULT OF SERVICES AT FOOD PANTRIES, FOOD BANKS AND FREE COMMUNITY KITCHENS, FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN; AND 489 PEOPLE WILL REPORT INCREASED FOOD SECURITY AS A RESULT OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND/OR OTHER SERVICES. THE SECONDARY FOCUS AREA THIS PROJECT WILL ADDRESS IS EDUCATION. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, THE OBJECTIVE IS THAT OVER 1,239 STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FROM VOLUNTEERS THAT WILL RESULT IN OVER 700 STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING INCREASES IN MATH OR READING SCORES, INCREASED ATTENDANCE OR INCREASED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. IF THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT FUNDED THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO OVER 4,600 VULNERABLE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THESE COUNTIES. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $510,838 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $153,251 IN LOCAL, NON-FEDERAL FUNDING AND OTHER RESOURCES.

VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR VOLUNTEERS. HOWEVER, OLDER AMERICANS WHO HAVE LOW-INCOMES AND LEVELS OF EDUCATION OFTEN HAVE BARRIERS TO VOLUNTEERING, INCLUDING VULNERABILITY TO POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. ACCORDING TO A 2019 INDEPENDENT REPORT SPONSORED BY CNCS, "SENIOR CORPS PROVIDES THE ACCESS, STRUCTURE, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK AMERICANS 55 AND OLDER TO LIVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIVES WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES" (SENIOR CORPS.GOV/HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS.) FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (F&CS) IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY HEADQUARTERED IN RAVENNA, OHIO IN PORTAGE COUNTY. WITH 71 PROGRAMS IN 21 COUNTIES IN OHIO AND 2 COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN AND THE WORK OF OVER 600 EMPLOYEES, MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE ASSISTED IN 2017. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1941, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. HAS SOUGHT TO STRENGTHEN, EMPOWER, AND ENRICH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A BROAD CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. THE AGENCY IS GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, SERVICE EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, VOLUNTEERISM, AND BELIEF IN THE SOLIDARITY OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROPOSES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SENIOR CORPS OPPORTUNITIES IN OHIO COMMUNITIES BY REQUESTING CONTINUATION OF THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OHIO COUNTIES OF STARK, MONTGOMERY, CLARK, GREENE, TRUMBULL, MAHONING, GEAUGA, AND PORTAGE IN OHIO. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM CURRENTLY HAS 80 VOLUNTEERS SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 30 HOURS PER WEEK, WITH RECRUITMENT INCREASING THROUGH CONTINUOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2019-2020 THE EXPECTATION IS THAT THERE WILL BE UP TO 100 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS IN TRAINING OR ACTIVELY SERVING. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES EDUCATION ISSUE AREA, SPECIFICALLY WITH FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE MEASURES: SCHOOL READINESS ED1A OUTPUT & ED23A OUTCOME; AND ED1A & ED4A: K-12 SUCCESS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HEAD START LOCATIONS, SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS THE LOCAL CHAPTERS OF UNITED WAY, AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND SENIOR CENTERS, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS SERVING IN STARK, MONTGOMERY, CLARK, GREENE, TRUMBULL, MAHONING, GEAUGA, AND PORTAGE COUNTIES IN OHIO WILL PROVIDE THE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND SUPPORT THAT SOME CHILDREN NEED TO DEVELOP GOOD STUDY HABITS AND CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR AND TO REACH THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS. THE EXPECTED RESULTS ARE THAT 100 SENIOR VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ENGAGED IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTION BETWEEN FOSTER GRANDPARENTS AND 500+ STUDENTS DEEMED AT-RISK. THIS INTERACTION WILL CONTRIBUTE TOWARD INCREASING THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM AND DECREASING BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND SUCCESS. FOR THIS GRANT YEAR, F&CS IS REQUESTING 100 VSY, 93 WITH CNCS FUNDS, FOR AN EIGHT-COUNTY AREA: CLARK, GEAUGA, GREENE, MAHONING, MONTGOMERY, PORTAGE, STARK AND TRUMBULL.

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

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (F&CS) IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY HEADQUARTERED IN RAVENNA, OHIO IN PORTAGE COUNTY. WITH 71 PROGRAMS IN 21 COUNTIES IN OHIO AND 2 COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN AND THE WORK OF OVER 500 EMPLOYEES, MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE ASSISTED IN 2016. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1941, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. HAS SOUGHT TO STRENGTHEN, EMPOWER, AND ENRICH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A BROAD CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. THE AGENCY IS GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, SERVICE EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, VOLUNTEERISM AND BELIEF IN THE SOLIDARITY OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. FOR THIS GRANT YEAR, F&CS IS REQUESTING 100 VOLUNTEER SERVICE YEARS FOR AN EIGHT COUNTY AREA: CLARK, GEAUGA, GREENE, MAHONING, MONTGOMERY, PORTAGE, STARK AND TRUMBULL. F&CS IS REQUESTING $503,792 IN FEDERAL FUNDING. WITH THESE FUNDS, FOSTER GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS WILL DELIVER IN THE EDUCATION ISSUE AREA, SPECIFICALLY WITH FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE MEASURES: ED23 & ED23: SCHOOL READINESS AND ED27 & ED4A: K-12 SUCCESS. USING RESEARCH-BASED METHODS, THE PROJECT'S ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES WILL BE TO HAVE STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE IMPROVEMENT IN TEACHER-IDENTIFIED PRIORITY AREAS AND TO BE DEVELOPMENTALLY PREPARED TO ADVANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITHIN THE STATION OR SCHOOL PROGRAM.

VA HAS AWARDED A CAPITAL GRANT TO CREATE NEW 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.

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN SUPPORTIVE SERVICE TO CHILDREN IN NEED

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.

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

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 & COMMUNITY SERVICES' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A BROAD CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS AND VALUES OF THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY IS GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, SERVICE EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, VOLUNTEERISM AND BELIEF IN THE SOLIDARITY OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. THE PROPOSED VISTA PROJECT ALIGNS WITH THE VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND HEALTHY FUTURES FOCUS AREAS. THE VISTA PROJECT WILL SEEK TO HELP VETERANS FIND HOUSING AND JOBS AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR YOUTH, LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS SENIORS (65+ YEARS OF AGE). FIFTEEN YEAR-LONG VISTA MEMBERS AND ONE YEAR LONG VISTA LEADER WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT BY DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXISTING FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT CAN BENEFIT THROUGH SUPPORT BY NATIONAL SERVICE VOLUNTEERS, HOUSING PROVIDERS, RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, AND BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING YOUTH AND SENIORS, OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT YEARS.

VETERANS HOME REHABILATION PROGRAM

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.

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.

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.

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.

PURPOSE: THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) AIMS TO SUPPORT SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. THE POPULATION TO BE SERVED BY THIS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM IS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING UNACCOMPANIED AND PREGNANT OR PARENTING YOUTH. THE DEMONSTRATION HAS SEVEN PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: • BUILD NATIONAL MOMENTUM. • PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE DELIVERY AND OUTCOMES OF HOMELESS ASSISTANCE. • HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP. • EVALUATE THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH. • EXPAND CAPACITY. • EVALUATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES. • ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR THE FEDERAL PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATION. BEGINNING IN 2016, NEW YHDP COMMUNITIES ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS DEPENDING ON THE ANNUAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY CONGRESS. A MAP OF CURRENTLY FUNDED YHDP SITES IS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK TITLED MAP OF YHDP-FUNDED COC (UNDER YHDP COMMUNITIES) AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/YHDP/.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ELEVEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE YHDP: 1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 3. NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 4. LEASING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 5. 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; 6. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 7. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 8. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS); 9. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 10. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 11. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PART 200, AS APPLICABLE. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THIS 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: AS A RESULT OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, THERE WILL BE: • SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • INCREASED INCOME, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF PARTICIPANTS. • COMMUNITY-LEVEL UNDERSTANDING OF THE NUMBER AND NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK OF AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • NEW OR IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) AND HOMELESS YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) WITH CHILDREN.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR VOLUNTEERS. HOWEVER, OLDER AMERICANS WHO HAVE LOW-INCOMES AND LEVELS OF EDUCATION OFTEN HAVE BARRIERS TO VOLUNTEERING, INCLUDING VULNERABILITY TO POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. ACCORDING TO A 2019 INDEPENDENT REPORT SPONSORED BY CNCS, ?SENIOR CORPS PROVIDES THE ACCESS, STRUCTURE, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK AMERICANS 55 AND OLDER TO LIVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIVES WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES? (SENIOR CORPS.GOV/HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS.) FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (F&CS) IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY HEADQUARTERED IN RAVENNA, OHIO IN PORTAGE COUNTY. WITH 71 PROGRAMS IN 21 COUNTIES IN OHIO AND 2 COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN AND THE WORK OF OVER 600 EMPLOYEES, MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE ASSISTED IN 2017. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1941, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. HAS SOUGHT TO STRENGTHEN, EMPOWER, AND ENRICH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A BROAD CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. THE AGENCY IS GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, SERVICE EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, VOLUNTEERISM, AND BELIEF IN THE SOLIDARITY OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROPOSES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SENIOR CORPS OPPORTUNITIES IN OHIO COMMUNITIES BY REQUESTING RENEWAL OF THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE THREE-COUNTY AREA OF STARK, SUMMIT, AND PORTAGE IN OHIO. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IN THIS REGION CURRENTLY HAS 30 VOLUNTEERS SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 25 HOURS PER WEEK, WITH RECRUITMENT INCREASING THROUGH CONTINUOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2019-2020 THE EXPECTATION IS THAT THERE WILL BE UP TO 40 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS IN TRAINING OR ACTIVELY SERVING. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES HEALTHY FUTURES FOCUS AREAS, SPECIFICALLY WITH FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE MEASURES: H4 NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED, H9A INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND H14 RESPITE SERVICES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES AND THE LOCAL CHAPTERS OF UNITED WAY, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, HOSPICE, SENIOR HOUSING BUILDINGS, AND LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS, THE SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS SERVING IN STARK, SUMMIT, AND PORTAGE COUNTIES IN OHIO WILL PROVIDE RESPITE TO CAREGIVERS OR COMPANIONSHIP TO CLIENTS THAT WILL INCLUDE SOCIALIZATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE EXPECTED RESULTS ARE THAT 40 SENIOR VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ENGAGED IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY SO THAT 50+ BENEFICIARIES WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND THAT BOTH CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVING RESPITE SERVICES WILL REPORT HAVING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES AND/OR PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. FOR THIS PURPOSE, F&CS IS REQUESTING 39 VSY'S WITH A CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $233,726, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $23,372 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.

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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.

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.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2022?23 SCP PROGRAM. YOUR 2022?23 STATUTORY MATCH IS 10% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 10.0%. THIS AWARD BEGINS THE FIRST YEAR OF YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. THIS AWARD ACTION ADDS PERMANENT FUNDING TO INCREASE THE STIPEND AMOUNT FROM $3.00 TO $3.15 PER HOUR AND ALSO INCLUDES A PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE INCREASE OF $12,246. THESE FUNDING AUGMENTATIONS CHANGES THE TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDING AMOUNT TO $462,366.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

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.

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.

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. THE FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN RAVENNA, OHIO, A RURAL REGION OF THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE 17 COMMUNAL SITE RESIDENCES FOR 25 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PRIVATE LANDLORD HOUSING UNITS. THE FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS PARTNER, THE PORTAGE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS NEW PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6-9 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVORS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO HIRE 3 ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2023?24 FGP PROGRAM. YOUR 2023?24 STATUTORY MATCH IS 4% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 10.02%.

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.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) AIMS TO SUPPORT SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. THE POPULATION TO BE SERVED BY THIS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM IS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING UNACCOMPANIED AND PREGNANT OR PARENTING YOUTH. THE DEMONSTRATION HAS SEVEN PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: • BUILD NATIONAL MOMENTUM. • PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE DELIVERY AND OUTCOMES OF HOMELESS ASSISTANCE. • HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP. • EVALUATE THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH. • EXPAND CAPACITY. • EVALUATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES. • ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR THE FEDERAL PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATION. BEGINNING IN 2016, NEW YHDP COMMUNITIES ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS DEPENDING ON THE ANNUAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY CONGRESS. A MAP OF CURRENTLY FUNDED YHDP SITES IS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK TITLED MAP OF YHDP-FUNDED COC (UNDER YHDP COMMUNITIES) AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/YHDP/.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ELEVEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE YHDP: 1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 3. NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 4. LEASING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 5. 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; 6. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 7. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 8. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS); 9. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 10. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 11. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PART 200, AS APPLICABLE. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THIS 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: AS A RESULT OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, THERE WILL BE: • SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • INCREASED INCOME, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF PARTICIPANTS. • COMMUNITY-LEVEL UNDERSTANDING OF THE NUMBER AND NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK OF AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • NEW OR IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) AND HOMELESS YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) WITH CHILDREN.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES', INC. (F&CS) SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM (SCP) CURRENTLY SERVES THE OHIO COUNTIES OF STARK, PORTAGE, AND SUMMIT WITH 56 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO ANNUALLY PROVIDE 59,508 HOURS OF COMPANIONSHIP AND RESPITE SERVICES TO 136 HOMEBOUND AND/OR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHICH ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $211,997 IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE GOAL OF $56,597 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT 57 VSYS. F&CS PROPOSES TO EXPAND THE SERVICES IN THEIR PROJECT OVERSIGHT TO INCLUDE THE COUNTIES OF MONTGOMERY, PREBLE, CLARK, GREENE, AND MIAMI. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IN THIS REGION WILL HAVE AN ESTIMATED 35 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT WILL ADDRESS HEALTHY FUTURES, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES AND THE LOCAL CHAPTERS OF UNITED WAY, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, AND LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS, THE SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS SERVING IN MONTGOMERY, PREBLE, CLARK, GREENE, AND MIAMI COUNTIES IN OHIO WILL PROVIDE RESPITE TO CAREGIVERS OR COMPANIONSHIP TO CLIENTS THAT WILL INCLUDE SOCIALIZATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. WITH F&CS OVERSIGHT, THE EXPECTED RESULTS ARE THAT 35 SENIOR VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ENGAGED IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY SO THAT 50+ BENEFICIARIES WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND THAT BOTH CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVING RESPITE SERVICES WILL REPORT HAVING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES AND/OR PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. HAS A LONG STANDING HISTORY OF PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES AND MEETING EVER-CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. BY EXPANDING THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, F&CS WILL BRING THIS EXPERTISE TO THE COUNTIES OF MONTGOMERY, PREBLE, CLARK, GREENE AND MIAMI, AND OPERATE AN EFFICIENT PROGRAM DEDICATED TO THOSE IT SERVES. WITH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT FROM SCP STAFF AS WELL AS F&CS ADMINISTRATION, THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM WILL HAVE THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH ALL GRANT AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS, AND ENSURE THAT BOTH VOLUNTEERS AND PROGRAM RECIPIENTS HAVE AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS LIFE CHANGING, COMPASSIONATE, AND ENGAGING, AND GIVES THEM INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. FOR THIS PURPOSE, F&CS IS REQUESTING 31 VSY'S WITH A CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $188,171, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $23,861 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.

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.

SAFE PATH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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.

COMMUNITY NEEDS IN FRANKLIN & WAYNE COUNTIES CAN BE ADDRESSED BY RSVP. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THE COUNTIES' DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOW FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (F&CS) THROUGH THE RSVP PROGRAM, PROPOSES TO ADDRESS THESE COUNTIES' NEEDS WITH VOLUNTEERS IN HEALTHY FUTURES, EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING PERFORMANCE MEASURES. A PROJECTED 240 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE IN FRANKLIN AND DELAWARE COUNTIES. THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE HELPING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH HEALTHCARE INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION; FOOD SECURITY THROUGH SERVING AT FOOD BANKS AND FOOD PANTRIES; PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS AND THE DISABLED, HELPING THEM REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY; AND SERVING STRUGGLING STUDENTS BY VOLUNTEERING AS AIDES AND MENTORS IN SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS. VOLUNTEERS WILL ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY. ADDITIONALLY VOLUNTEERS WILL HELP SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS BY INVESTIGATING FUNDING SOURCES AND APPLYING FOR THIS FUNDING. (PERHAPS ELABORATE, NOT SURE WHAT THIS MEANS) THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, OVER 60 INDEPENDENT-LIVING SENIORS WILL REPORT INCREASED SOCIAL TIES AND PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND 200 RESIDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE GREATER FOOD SECURITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICES. SECONDARILY, 80 AT-RISK CHILDREN WILL BE SUPPORTED, ALLOW THEM TO PROGRESS THROUGH SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL BE SERVICED. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF APPROXIMATELY $81,695 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $11,697 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.

VISTA STATE

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

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

THE NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS IN WAYNE & GEAUGA COUNTIES IS LARGE. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THE COUNTIES' DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOW FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (F&CS) THROUGH THE RSVP PROGRAM, PROPOSES TO ADDRESS THESE COUNTIES' NEEDS WITH VOLUNTEERS IN HEALTHY FUTURES, EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING PERFORMANCE MEASURES. A PROJECTED 215 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE IN GEAUGA AND WAYNE COUNTIES. OF THESE 105 WILL SERVE IN OUTCOME BASED PERFORMANCE MEASURES. THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE HELPING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH HEALTHCARE INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION; FOOD SECURITY THROUGH SERVING AT FOOD BANKS AND FOOD PANTRIES; PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS AND THE DISABLED, HELPING THEM REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY; AND SERVING STRUGGLING STUDENTS BY VOLUNTEERING AS AIDES AND MENTORS IN SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS. VOLUNTEERS WILL ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY. ADDITIONALLY VOLUNTEERS WILL HELP SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS BY INVESTIGATING FUNDING SOURCES AND APPLYING FOR THIS FUNDING. (PERHAPS ELABORATE, NOT SURE WHAT THIS MEANS) THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, OVER 45 INDEPENDENT-LIVING SENIORS WILL REPORT INCREASED SOCIAL TIES AND PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND 200 RESIDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE GREATER FOOD SECURITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICES. SECONDARILY, 73 AT-RISK CHILDREN WILL BE SUPPORTED, ALLOW THEM TO PROGRESS THROUGH SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL BE SERVICED. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF APPROXIMATELY $74,768 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $13,602 THE FIRST YEAR IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.

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.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A BROAD CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS AND VALUES OF THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY IS GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, SERVICE EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, VOLUNTEERISM AND BELIEF IN THE SOLIDARITY OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. THE PROPOSED VISTA PROJECT ALIGNS WITH THE EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND HEALTHY FUTURES FOCUS AREAS. THE VISTA PROJECT WILL SEEK TO RECRUIT AND DEVELOP VOLUNTEERS TO MENTOR CHILDREN FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR YOUTH, LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS SENIORS (65+ YEARS OF AGE). SEVENTEEN YEAR-LONG VISTA MEMBERS (SIXTEEN FEDERAL & ONE NON-FEDERAL), ONE YEAR LONG VISTA LEADER, AND FOURTEEN SUMMER ASSOCIATES WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT BY DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXISTING FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT CAN BENEFIT THROUGH SUPPORT BY NATIONAL SERVICE VOLUNTEERS, HOUSING PROVIDERS, RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, AND BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING YOUTH AND SENIORS, OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT YEARS.

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

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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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2022?24 ARP SENIOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM GRANT. YOUR 2022-24 STATUTORY MATCH REQUIREMENT IS 10% AND YOUR BUDGETED MATCH IS 10.2%. FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROPOSES TO HAVE 245 AMERICORPS SENIORS VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL PROVIDE FOOD PANTRY DELIVERY, COMPANIONSHIP, HEALTHCARE TRANSPORTATION AND HEALTHCARE/PRESCRIPTION REFERRALS IN TRUMBULL, MAHONING, COLUMBIANA AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES IN OHIO. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE TWO YEAR GRANT AMERICORPS SENIORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1,200 OUTCOMES. THE AMERICORPS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $235,032 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $25,314.

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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.

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.

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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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ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS IN SERVICE TO ELIMINATE POVERTY AND POVERTY-RELATED PROBLEMS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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

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

SAFE PATH IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATING VIOLENCE STALKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.