October 2025 HDC Call Now Available in the LMS
The HDC call from October of 2025 is now available within the LMS. If you already have an account, click here to login. If you do not, and need one, click here to register.
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Engage Training for Outreach Staff Wednesday 11/5 /2025 2 PM
Engage Training for Outreach Staff Wednesday 11/5/2025 2 PM 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.…
Changes to SNAP Webinar Monday, 10/27 at 10am
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…
Postponed: Equal Access Training
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
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…
New TH/Interim Housing Project RFP
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…
Housing Inventory Count due 10/24/25
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…
Q&A Session w/Manatt – CT Specific Guidance on HUD CoC Contract Terms – 10/20/25
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 CAN Policies
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: 1-2:30pm
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…