February 2021 Data

During the month of February, 2021, the average number of people on the By-Name List was 123. According to the By-Name List data and client-shared information, we can share the data for living situation and household type. The numbers reflected in the graphs are based on the average number of 123 individuals experiencing homelessness. 
 
The Continuum of Care has submitted their Summary Report for FY 2020. Measurements reported include: Length of Time Persons Remain Homeless, The Extent to which Persons who Exit Homelessness to Permanent Housing Destinations Return to Homelessness, Number of Homeless Persons, Employment and Income Growth for Homeless Persons in CoC Program-funded Projects, Number of persons who become homeless for the 1st time.

What is the GrAAM system?
  • GrAAM stands for Grant Application and Administration Management system. It is the new online tool DCA will be using for all grant and loan applications.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp announced the state expanded its vaccine eligibility to include adults aged 55 and older, individuals with disabilities and certain medical conditions. Read more


PROVIDERS


Read the latest: New Cityscape Reflects on Regulatory Reform and Affordable Housing. The newest issue of Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research features a symposium examining Regulatory Reform and Affordable Housing. Read more
Alabama Housing Finance Authority - MF NOTICE 21-09: Applications Accepted for Remaining 2019 and 2020 National Housing Trust Funds.

Applications must be received by AHFA prior to 5:00 pm on April 1, 2021. Read more
Alabama Housing Finance Authority - MF NOTICE 21-11: AHFA 2021 Competitive Application Cycle Intake

Information and instructions for the application intake process due to AHFA's COVID-19 safety protocols - click here

WEBINARS


Wednesday, March 24 | 3:00 pm
Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 3:00 pm

The Office Hours will focus on updates to Sage and how to ensure your report will not be rejected during review. HUD will also share information on commonly asked questions and answer questions from session participants. Read more

Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 3:30 pm

Join SAMHSA’s Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) on March 25, 2021 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM EDT in exploring equitable and culturally appropriate interventions to engage people experiencing homelessness in treatment and deliver services in non-congregate settings. Read more

March 30 - April 1, 2021

DRSI has identified a diverse group of grantees from across the country who will provide brief presentations on their experiences as well as insights across a variety of hot topic issues. A large portion of each session will be set aside for question and answer segments between grantees. Register today

HMIS


PROVIDERS: RESOURCES


HUD has developed a library of resources relevant to Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) recipients and smaller distressed communities impacted by a natural disaster. Read more

Confused about indirect costs and how to charge them, including the use of the recent de minimus option? HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) has released the Indirect Cost Toolkit for CoC and ESG Programs technical assistance product! Read more

HOME FOR GOOD | CONTINUUM OF CARE

Monthly Housing Navigation and COVID Response Meeting

Occurs every first Tuesday | 3:00 pm
We are regularly adding documents and news to the Home for Good website as a resource for the community.

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