Emergency shelter is a critical component of the homeless services system. Shelters allow people experiencing homelessness to access immediate needs like sleep, food, medical care, and safety. Effective emergency shelters are also oriented towards attaining permanent housing. However, people of […]
Category: Housing First
Additional Money Follows the Person (MFP) Funding Available: Let’s Make It Work for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced $165 million in supplemental funding to states currently operating Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration programs. MFP allows Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities, including older adults, in inpatient facilities (e.g., hospitals, […]
Getting the Most Vulnerable Housed During COVID-19: Opportunities Through Mainstream Vouchers
People experiencing homelessness are uniquely at severe risk for contracting COVID-19, given the prevalence of risk factors in homeless populations. First, they have higher rates of chronic health care needs with limited access to health care. Second, people experiencing homelessness […]
A Conversation About the Equal Access Rule and Why It Matters (Webinar)
The Alliance hosted a national conversation about the Equal Access Rule and the Administration’s proposal to end it. Panel participants shared their experience working to create safe and affirming spaces for transgender adults in homeless service programs. The discussion also […]
Researching an End to Homelessness: Election Year Policy Ideas (Webinar Series)
While much of the nation’s attention focuses on the presidential contest, voters will also be choosing members of Congress and state and local representatives. Many of these elected officials have a role to play in ending homelessness. Advocates and concerned citizens will be reaching out to them […]