HUD has posted the 2015 Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing Inventory Count (HIC) Reports on the HUD Exchange. These reports provide a snapshot of a CoC’s HIC, an inventory of housing conducted annually during the last ten days in January, and are available at the national and state level, as well as for each CoC. The reports tally the number … Continue reading 2015 HUD Housing Inventory Count (HIC) Reports Posted
HUD Fair Housing Training January 21, 2016
Dear CPD recipients, HUD invites you, your staff, your subrecipients, and your individual beneficiaries to an important Fair Housing Training session (see below and the attached invitation) at the O’Neill Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA on January 21, 2016, 9 AM – Noon. Please RSVP by January 8, 2016 to . Please post … Continue reading HUD Fair Housing Training January 21, 2016
Save the Date for the Defining “Chronically Homeless” Final Rule Webinar Wed. 1-13-16 1-2:30 pm
On December 4th, HUD released the Final Rule on Defining “Chronically Homeless.” The definition goes into effect on January 4, 2016 and HUD expects all providers operating Permanent Supportive Housing dedicated or prioritized to individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness to use this definition for all new persons admitted to the program after January 15, … Continue reading Save the Date for the Defining “Chronically Homeless” Final Rule Webinar Wed. 1-13-16 1-2:30 pm
2016 PIT Local Outreach Contact Information
Please see the attached list to find out who is organizing Point-in-Time Count Outreach efforts in your area of the state. If there is no one listed for your area, and you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering to coordinate local PIT outreach, please contact Janice Lara-Hewey (her email is on the … Continue reading 2016 PIT Local Outreach Contact Information
MCOC Call in number
for today's meeting the call- in number is 866-6433
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
Memorial Vigils
There will be a number of memorial vigils throughout the state to remember those who have passed away while homeless this past year. Attached is a flyer with information about the vigil in Portland taking place on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 4:00 proceeding from Preble Street Resource Center to Monument Square. Information about other … Continue reading Memorial Vigils
MCOC Meeting December 17, 2015
The Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday December 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 at MaineHousing and other Tandberg Teleconferencing locations. Please see the agenda for details, including a call in number for those not able a attend via teleconference. Also, please see the other materials below that will be discussed during … Continue reading MCOC Meeting December 17, 2015
Statewide Homeless Council 12-8-15
This is a reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 9:30 to 2:00 at MaineHousing in Augusta. Please see the Agenda and other materials for details. Please note - there was no SHC meeting in November. The minutes posted here are from the September meeting. October minutes … Continue reading Statewide Homeless Council 12-8-15
Health Insurance Options Available for Former Foster Youth
(Posted on behalf of Preble Street) Health Insurance Options Available for Former Foster Youth - Maine Marketplace Enrollment Many former foster youth may qualify for affordable health insurance either through Medicaid (MaineCare) or the Maine Marketplace, depending on their unique circumstances. We ask that you partner with us to spread the word about the Affordable … Continue reading Health Insurance Options Available for Former Foster Youth