We’re pleased to announce an upcoming Engage User Training webinar for all DMHAS Street Outreach CT HMIS users across Connecticut. This session is an important step in preparing all DMHAS-funded outreach teams to use the Engage application effectively. This webinar will introduce outreach staff to the Engage application. Training Details: Topic: Engage User Training (All DMHAS Street Outreach Staff)…
Updated NOFO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Dear Colleagues, The 2025 CoC Competition landscape continues to shift rapidly. As new information becomes available, our team is updating the competition FAQ. Here is the link to the most recently updated version: Updated NOFO FAQ. It includes new information about topics such as ongoing litigation, projects retained as permanent housing and transitioning to…
Ensure accurate homeless verification in CTHMIS! This session will show you when and how to use the Homeless Verification form, update or view entries, and make the most of the Snapshot feature. Learn how enrollment data, CLS records, bed nights, and other key details work together to complete the verification process. Date: January 15, 2026…
Now Available Streamlined Participant Chart Checklists for CoC & other Housing Programs Dear Providers: The resources below have been streamlined and updated. Please take a moment to remove old versions of the forms and begin using these updated versions. Significant changes are summarized below: CoC Required Documents Checklist for PSH Housing Coordinators Combines items from…
PIT Date: 1/27/2026 PIT Trainings Wednesday, January 7th Registration Available Dear Colleagues: The Annual PIT count date is fast approaching. Information on the upcoming PIT trainings and links to register for them are in the message below from our partners at Nutmeg. The HIC and PIT counts are our annual counts, required by HUD,…
2025 NOFO Project Renewal & Transition List & Brief Instructions Dear Colleagues, The linked 2025 NOFO Renewals & Transitions List indicates the details for how each project currently receiving CoC funding will submit a project application in the 2025 CoC competition. It includes information on budget amounts, project application types, and the component type (PSH,…
Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Request for Proposals Due 1/16/26 DV Bonus Request for Proposals (RFP) The Connecticut Balance of State Continuum of Care (CT BOS) is soliciting proposals for new DV Bonus Projects to provide Transitional Housing/Interim Housing (TH) or Supportive Services Only – Coordinated Entry (SSO-CE) Projects. New DV Bonus funds totaling over $2.6 million…
Frequently Asked Questions – Update CoC NOFO Withdrawal Dear Colleagues, Given yesterday’s actions by HUD to withdraw the FY25 CoC NOFO, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document has been updated. See the updated version here: 2025 NOFO FAQ #2. New information can be found on page 2. CT BOS will provide additional updates as soon…
HUD Withdraws CoC NOFO Dear Providers, Earlier today HUD posted to their website the message linked below. It announces their withdrawal of the FY25 CoC program NOFO and their intent to issue revisions to the previously issued FY 24-25 NOFO. We are deeply grateful for your partnership as we work together to preserve critical housing and services for…
NOFO FAQs, Talking Points for TH Projects, & Steering Committee NOFO Decisions Dear Colleagues, We hope you are doing well. This email is to share 1) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), 2) plus two additional resources for projects transitioning to transitional housing (TH), and 3) the results of the Steering Committee…
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