Homeless Assistance Programs and Initiatives Overview
Explore various COVID-related programs and initiatives aimed at assisting the homeless population, including grants, rapid rehousing programs, shelter renovations, and more. Learn about the ESG-CV funding, FEMA hotel programs, and the collaborative efforts of ESHAP agencies to provide support and resources to those in need. Stay informed about important end dates and eligibility criteria for these critical programs.
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COVID Program Overview/ ESHAP Review ESHAP Navigator Training 11.2.2021 Presenter: Mike Shaughnessy
COVID Program Overview/ ESHAP Review ESHAP Navigator training Mike Shaughnessy Homeless Initiatives Program Manager 11.2.2021
COVID Programs Homeless Provider Grants Temporary Rapid Rehousing Program (TRRP) FEMA hotel program Diversion program Shelter Renovation program Emergency Rental Assistance
Homeless Provider Grant ESG-CV funds Grants to help offset some of the additional costs caused by the pandemic Eligible costs under the Emergency Shelter activity for ESG Funding expires March 31, 2022
TRRP ESG-CV funding Rapid Rehousing program through Preble St, City of Portland, KCHC, PCHC and Rumford Group Homes Primary purpose to rapidly rehouse clients in short term hotels End dates range from August 2021 to April 2022, depending on program
FEMA Hotels FEMA funding Contracting with hotels to allow more social distancing in congregate shelters Also beds for quarantine and isolation for COVID patients Hotels in South Portland, Lewiston, Waterville, Bangor, and Presque Isle Presque Isle program already completed Lewiston and one South Portland only have Q&I remaining Waterville and other SoPo only ES hotel remaining Bangor both ES and Q&I All hotels are in depopulation mode, not accepting new ES admissions All programs end Dec 31, 2021
Diversion ESG-CV funds Operated by 15 ESHAP agencies throughout the state Eligible expenses under the Homeless Prevention activity for ESG Program ends May 1, 2022
Shelter Renovation ESG-CV funds Funds to create/renovate non-congregate shelters Funding shelter creation for Preble St and Safe Voices Funds are fully committed
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Funds through the US Treasury, managed by MaineHousing Adminstered by CAP agencies Has Housing Stabilization component for people experiencing homelessness Can be used for hotel stays in certain situations Through 2025
ESHAP- What it is (and isn t)
What is ESHAP? A program operated by MaineHousing to provide funding to homeless services agencies in Maine. Funding comes from federal Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), State HOME and State General funds
Components of ESHAP Stabilization (Navigator services) Shelter Operations Performance
What we often think of as ESHAP Stabilization (Navigator services)
What ESHAP really is ESHAP Stabilization (Navigator services) Shelter Operations Performance
Why is this important? As mentioned, ESHAP directs federal and state funds to homeless service agencies Those funding sources come with many requirements ESG funds need to abide by 24CFR 576 State funds have to abide by the Homeless Solutions Rule
Shelter Operations ESHAP includes Shelter Operations That means everyone in shelter is being served by ESHAP That also means required documentation for all shelter guests must be present in the file (Homeless verifications!)
Confused? Okay, instead of referring to stabilization as this: ESHAP Navigator Services From now on, we ll refer to stabilization as this:
Conclusion ESHAP refers to Navigator services AND shelter services We will move away from using ESHAP to refer only to Navigator services
Questions? Mike Shaughnessy Homeless Initiatives Program Manager mshaughnessy@mainehousing.org Maine State Housing Authority ( MaineHousing ) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, familial status or receipt of public assistance in the admission or access to or treatment in its programs and activities. In employment, MaineHousing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or genetic information. MaineHousing will provide appropriate communication auxiliary aids and services upon sufficient notice. MaineHousing will also provide this document in alternative formats upon sufficient notice. MaineHousing has designated the following person responsible for coordinating compliance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements and addressing grievances: Louise Patenaude, Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046;1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only), (207) 626-4600 (voice), or Maine Relay 711.
