The following webinars have been scheduled for the 2016 Point-in-Time (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count (HIC): 2016 PIT Unsheltered Count Webinars (the two sessions will cover the same material) Thursday, January 14 - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20 - 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. This webinar will cover general information on the Unsheltered/Street Count … Continue reading 2016 PIT and HIC Trainings
2016 Point-in-Time Data Collection Forms
The annual Point-in-Time Survey takes place in late January each year. This year, the Maine Continuum of Care and the Portland Continuum of Care, with support from MaineHousing as the Collaborative Applicant and HMIS Lead Agency, will be conducting the Point-in-Time on the night of Wednesday, January 27th, 2016. For the 2016 PIT count, data … Continue reading 2016 Point-in-Time Data Collection Forms
Point-in-Time Methodology Recommendations
Below is the Point-in-Time methodology being recommended by the Resource Committee for the upcoming count. This will be discussed at the MCOC meeting later today. Resource Committee PIT Count Recommendations 11-25-15
2015 AHAR Data Quality Report
It’s that time of year again, the time to submit data for the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR). Because of the NOFA, we had submitted a request to ABT Associates to extend the submission deadline, but unfortunately we were not successful. We had consulted with the CoC chairs about holding off on messaging during the … Continue reading 2015 AHAR Data Quality Report
McKinney-Vento Education Rights
The Maine Continuum of Care is encouraging all homeless service providers working with school aged children to become informed about the educational rights of students guaranteed under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Attached are two informational flyers you can post in your program to educate your staff and the clients you serve about the educational … Continue reading McKinney-Vento Education Rights
NO SHC Meeting This Month
The Statewide Homeless Council will NOT be meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The next SHC Meeting will be Tuesday December 8, 2015, 9:30 to 2:00, as usual. More information will be posted prior to that date.
2016 Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program Funding Allocation Follow Up
Please see the attached memo and spreadsheets for clarification of some of the questions that have come up regarding the allocation. If you have any questions please email Thanks 2016 Shelter Program Funding Memo Nov 2015 2016 Shelter Program Funding Example
2016 Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program Guide & Application
MaineHousing is pleased to announce the 2016 Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program Guide and Application is now available. The document can be accessed here: http://www.mainehousing.org/docs/default-source/homeless/2016-shelterl-guide-and-application.pdf Any questions regarding the Program Guide or Application should be sent to: Applications are due no later than November 16, 2015 Grantees will need to attend a training … Continue reading 2016 Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program Guide & Application
2016 Shelter Program Informational Meeting
Save the Date! MaineHousing will be hosting an informational meeting for the 2016 Shelter Programs. We will be presenting on the new process, funding formula methodology, program requirements, current data and recommendations for the performance measures that will be incorporated into the outcomes for the Incentives and Performance Share of the new funding formula. Meeting … Continue reading 2016 Shelter Program Informational Meeting
Maine Affordable Housing Conference 10-13-15
Registration Venue Agenda Speakers Sponsors & Exhibitors We invite you to join us at the 2015 Maine Affordable Housing Conference as we consider our vision for the future. It’s our 21st conference - and the first in Bangor! The event, which will be held Tuesday, October 13, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, provides … Continue reading Maine Affordable Housing Conference 10-13-15