Understanding General Assistance

Maine Continuum of Care & Portland Continuum of Care Present Understanding General Assistance Guest Speakers: Ellen Moore, Maine DHHS General Assistance Field Examiner  And David MacLean, Social Services Division Director, City of Portland Wednesday, July 13th, 10-12 City of Portland Building, 196 Lancaster Street This will be a combination general overview of state policies regarding … Continue reading Understanding General Assistance

Supportive Housing Workshop On April 21, 2016 9:00 am-12:15 pm

Bill Olsen/MaineHousing has graciously volunteered to host a workshop to share information you might find helpful as you develop your supportive housing programs.  Information will be shared about several MaineHousing, VA, and HUD programs.  There is no pre-requisite for attendance.  There is no limit to the number of attendees.  Our intent is to provide an … Continue reading Supportive Housing Workshop On April 21, 2016 9:00 am-12:15 pm

MCoC Meeting Agenda and Minutes for February 18, 2016 Meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

The next full MCoC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 18th, 2016 from 1:00-3:00 pm at MaineHousing.  The Tanberg locations for this month are only in Lewiston and Augusta (at MaineHousing).  Please note that the Portland Tanberg location is off line. Also, please SAVE THE DATE for a HUD All Grantee CoC Meeting  entitled " … Continue reading MCoC Meeting Agenda and Minutes for February 18, 2016 Meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Reminder: PIT/HIC Forms Due Tomorrow

This is a reminder that all HMIS PIT Certifications, HIC Forms, Unsheltered Point-in-Time count forms and Non-HMIS Participating Point-in-Time forms are due to MaineHousing tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10th. Forms without identifying information can be sent by email or fax. Forms with identifying information can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person to: Email: Continue reading Reminder: PIT/HIC Forms Due Tomorrow

Final Chronic Homeless Definition Rule Resources

The FINAL Chronic Homeless Rule went into effect on January 15, 2016.  Any persons served in permanent supportive housing (PSH) that is required to serve persons that are chronically homeless (either dedicated or prioritized) may only accept new participants that meet this definition. Program participants who are already residing in these programs will not be … Continue reading Final Chronic Homeless Definition Rule Resources

Guidance for e-snaps Users: Issues with Post Award Processing of CoC Program Grants and APR Visibility

The e-snaps system was recently updated to a more modern architectural platform to address IT security concerns. There are a few known issues impacting Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grants which HUD is currently working to resolve. Please see the instructions below on how to proceed with each issue until system resolutions are in place. … Continue reading Guidance for e-snaps Users: Issues with Post Award Processing of CoC Program Grants and APR Visibility