The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2021 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is now available. YHDP is an initiative designed to address systemic responses to youth homelessness and significantly reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness. Through this NOFO, HUD will award approximately $72 million in up to 25 participating communities, with a priority for … Continue reading Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2021 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is now available.
An invitation from “My Dog Is My Home”
Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones well, happy, and safe during these trying times. My name is Sarah and I work for My Dog Is My Home, a national nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. Our systems … Continue reading An invitation from “My Dog Is My Home”
HUD’s House America Initiative Webinar
As you may be aware, House America is a federal initiative, led by HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, in which HUD and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) are inviting mayors, county leaders, Tribal nation leaders, and governors into a national partnership to use the historic investments provided through the American Rescue Plan to address the … Continue reading HUD’s House America Initiative Webinar
Maine’s 2022 Point-in-Time Count
Maine’s 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is taking place on the night of January 25, 2022, with Service Based follow-up days on the 26th, 27th, and 28th. The Point-in-Time is an attempt to count and collect some basic information about everyone experiencing homelessness on one night of the year. The most challenging part of the PIT … Continue reading Maine’s 2022 Point-in-Time Count
MCOC is Accepting Nominations for one of our Tri-Chair Positions!
The Maine Continuum of Care is accepting nominations for one of our three Tri-Chair positions. This is an annual process, with each Chair serving a three year term of office. If you wish to nominate someone, please check with them first to be sure they are willing and able to serve. Please send your nominations … Continue reading MCOC is Accepting Nominations for one of our Tri-Chair Positions!
Maine’s 2022 Point-in-Time Count – January 25th
Hello Everyone! As you may know, Maine’s 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is taking place on the night of January 25, 2022, with Service Based follow-up days collecting data on the 26th, 27th, and 28th. For those of you who may not be familiar with the Point-in-Time, it is an attempt to count and collect some … Continue reading Maine’s 2022 Point-in-Time Count – January 25th
Lived Experience Advisory Committee
A new Committee has been proposed to ensure that the voices and perspectives of individuals with current and/or past lived experience of homelessness are heard and considered in the decision-making processes of the Maine Continuum of Care. The following Committee Charter has been drafted by the Document Review Committee and, if approved, will be added … Continue reading Lived Experience Advisory Committee
2022 Meeting Calendar for the Maine Continuum of Care, Maine Statewide Homeless Council, and Regional Homeless Councils
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Coordinated Entry Draft Assessment Tool – Feedback Wanted!
The Maine Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry Committee has been working to draft a new assessment tool to be used in the assessment portion of Coordinated Entry System (CES) and we want your feedback. The need to draft a new tool came to be with the phasing out of the VI-SPDAT due to equity concerns. … Continue reading Coordinated Entry Draft Assessment Tool – Feedback Wanted!
2021 Maine Continuum of Care NOFO Application and Project Priority Listing!
The Maine Continuum of Care Consolidated Application for HUD Homeless Assistance Program Funding and the accompanying Project Priority Listing for 2021 are now complete! This was a particularly challenging year - HUD skipped the Application process last year, so we were all a little out of practice, and this was the first time everything, from … Continue reading 2021 Maine Continuum of Care NOFO Application and Project Priority Listing!