CT BOS Input Requested! Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) Landscape Analysis Survey Dear Colleagues: We hope you are doing well and staying warm. The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) has asked us to send out a reminder about their survey. The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) has been engaged, through HUD-funded technical assistance, to support Connecticut and both…
PIT Count Reminder Date: 1/27/26 HIC Updates & Required Provider Actions Dear Colleagues: Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Point In Time (PIT) trainings. If you were unable to attend, the training recordings and slides are linked below. PIT Count Date Tuesday, January 27, 2026 We are now two weeks away from…
Reminder Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Request for Proposals Due 1/16/26 DV Bonus Request for Proposals (RFP) This email serves as a reminder about CT BOS’s DV Bonus RFP. In order to be as prepared as possible and well-positioned to apply for potential funds, CT BOS is continuing on with this RFP. See details below. The…
REMINDER Seeking CT BOS Steering Committee Nominations Please submit by 1/9/26 Dear Colleagues, Happy new year! Just a reminder, at the Special December NOFO Steering Committee meeting, the Steering Committee voted to add several new voting members for a one-year, renewable term. Please send nominations to ctboscoc@gmail.com by 1/9/26. We are currently seeking members to…
2026 BOS Renewal Evaluation BOS Participant Survey Deadline Extended Due 2/2/26 Dear Providers, We hope that 2026 is going well! We have extended the deadline for BOS Participant Surveys and they are now due 2/2/26. Participants may complete BOS surveys two ways: On paper: CT BOS 2026 Participant Survey – English or CT BOS 2026 Participant Survey –…
We’re pleased to announce an upcoming Engage User Training (Cold Weather/Warming Center Staff) CT HMIS users across Connecticut. This training is for all CT Cold Weather/Warming Center staff who will use the Engage Application to support consistent data entry during the cold weather season. This webinar will introduce outreach staff to the Engage application. Training…
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…
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