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REMINDER Changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Webinar Monday, 10/27 at 10am Dear all: SNAP benefits and eligibility requirements are changing as soon as 11/1/25. Join Connecticut United Ways and CT Department of Social Services to learn what’s new from subject matter experts and how to navigate the updated requirements: Monday, October 27, 2025…

Equal Access Training Postponed Training Announcement The training regarding HUD’s Equal Access rule that was scheduled for October 29th at 1 p.m. has been postponed. We are sorry for any inconvenience and will keep you up to date with any further developments. Please feel free to reach out to ctboscoc@gmail.com with any questions.

HMIS Homeless Verification Form Overview Training 10/22 – 3-4pm   Nutmeg will be holding an HMIS Homeless Verification Form Training to help ensure accurate homeless verification in HMIS. Please make sure that you or your staff attend this important training! Training information: 10/22/25 – 3-4pm Link to register Learn how to: Use the Homeless Verification form…

CT BOS New TH/Interim Housing Project RFP Due Friday, 11/7/25 Dear Colleagues: The Connecticut Balance of State Continuum of Care (CT BOS) is soliciting proposals for new projects that will provide Transitional/Interim Housing (TH) for individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness (HUD categories 1, 2 and 4) in the CT BOS Region. These beds will provide up…

Reminder: HIC Open Due Date: 10/24/25 Dear Colleages:   This post serves as a reminder that the Point in Time (PIT) database is open for projects to enter their Housing Inventory Counts (HIC). Projects that have homeless housing inventories (units and/or beds dedicated to people who have experienced homelessness) other than rapid rehousing (RRH) projects, are…

CT Specific Guidance on HUD CoC Contract Terms Virtual Q&A Session w/Manatt 10/20/25 from 2:30-3:30 Dear Colleagues: CT BOS and ODFC have contracted with Manatt to conduct a Q&A for providers on CT specific guidance on HUD CoC contract language. Manatt will provide a legal and strategic policy perspective on the potential obligations and liabilities…

CT BOS Governance Changes & Update to Coordinated Access Network (CAN) Policies & Procedures Manual Dear Colleagues: We hope your fall is going well! The CT BOS Steering Committee voted to update both the CT BOS Governance Charter and the CAN Policies and Procedures Manual. Updated documents: CT BOS Governance Charter & CT BOS Governance…

CAN Governance Virtual Kickoff Meeting 10/7/25: 1:00-2:30pm Dear Colleagues: We hope you are doing well and enjoying the sun! Please take a moment to see the details of the upcoming CAN Governance Kickoff meeting. BOS and ODFC will be receiving support from HUD Technical Assistance providers to support governance of the CANs. Natalie Matthews and…

To ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements including Q24e of the FY26 APR, FY26 CAPER and any other applicable reports that now reference Sex in place of Gender, please make sure the new Sex data element is completed for your clients. This requirement applies to all active clients as well as any clients who have…