We are thrilled to announce the launch of three powerful new dashboards designed to enhance data insights and support decision-making for homelessness services in Connecticut. These dashboards, available under the HMIS Data section, provide actionable metrics and tailored visualizations. Here’s a brief overview of each: 1. CT HMIS – Homeless in CT Dashboard Dive into…
DetailsDear Colleagues, The National Low Income Housing Coalition and the National Homelessness Law Center will hold a joint webinar on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at homeless services and shelters. Anticipating possible raids seeking undocumented immigrants by ICE agents at homeless service providers and shelters, this webinar will offer practical guidance for service providers about what…
DetailsDear Colleagues: CT BOS will conduct a 2-part training on Housing Requirements this spring. See below for important details! Topics include Requirements for: Project Entry & Exit Unit Search & Approval Fair Market & Reasonable Rents Leases/Occupancy Agreements/HAP(Housing Assistance Payments) VAWA & Emergency Transfers Environmental Review Income Determination, Rent Calculation & Re-determination DMHAS Specific Requirements…
DetailsThe CT HMIS Server will have a scheduled downtime on: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST and is expected to last from 5 – 7 hours. During this time, we will an update to the SQL database server in preparation for a move to a new host in the coming months. This update will bring the…
DetailsPIT Materials Available & Request for HIC Updates Dear Colleagues: Thank you to everyone who attended the Point In Time (PIT) training(s) last week. For those of you who were not able to attend, the recordings and slides are linked below. The PIT count will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. We completed most of…
DetailsCountdown: Only 5 days left! CT BOS 2025 RENEWAL EVALUATION Upcoming deadlines – 1/15/25 Dear Providers: January 15th is five days away! Don’t miss these deadlines! To date, 28 projects have not yet begun the initial submission process in RED! RENEWAL EVALUATION DEADLINES 1/15/25 Deadline to: Submit CT BOS consumer surveys to CT BOS Complete the initial…
DetailsDear all: The first BOS Steering Committee meeting of 2025 will be held on Friday, 1/17/25 from 11-12:30. We hope you can join us! Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 956 4487 8479 Passcode: 414595 Call-in: 646-876-9923 Draft CT BOS December 2024 SC Minutes Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Sincerely, CT BOS…
DetailsThe following CT BOS Policy documents have been revised: CT BOS Governance Charter CT BOS Governance Charter Change Summary Based on a motion adopted by the Steering committee in December, the following changes have been made: Revised CoC Steering Committee Member Selection to establish a Steering Committee seat for a representative of a public health…
DetailsOn December 27, 2024, HUD released the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time (PIT) Estimates, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings. The report found more than 770,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2024, an 18 percent increase from 2023. This…
DetailsFrom CT BOS: Dear Colleagues: We hope you can join us for this informative two-part training on CoC Fiscal Requirements. Topics include: Components and Eligible Costs Documenting Time Matching Funds Program Income Audits; Administrative Expenses Indirect Costs Program Fees Under Spending Compensation and Gifts Internal Controls and Sanctions Target Audience: CoC grantee leadership and fiscal office staff and program leadership…
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