What is the Continuum of Care Program - The Low Income Housing Guide

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Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Eligibility Requirements
The CoC Program is designed to assist individuals (including unaccompanied youth) and families experiencing homelessness and to provide the services needed to help such individuals move into transitional and permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability. More broadly, the CoC Program is designed to promote community-wide planning and strategic use of resources to address homelessness; improve coordination and integration with mainstream resources and other programs targeted to people experiencing homelessness; improve data collection and performance measurement; and allow each community to tailor its programs to the particular strengths and challenges in assisting homeless individuals and families within that community.
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Eligible Applicants
Under the CoC Program interim rule, eligible applicants consist of nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, instrumentalities of local governments, and public housing agencies. An eligible applicant must be designated by the Continuum of Care to submit an application to HUD for grant funds. The Continuum's designation must state whether the Continuum is designating more than one applicant to apply for funds, and if it is, which applicant is being designated as the Collaborative Applicant. A Continuum of Care that is designating only one applicant for funds must designate that applicant to be the Collaborative Applicant. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply for grants or to be subrecipients of grant funds.
Program Components
The CoC Program interim rule provides that Continuum of Care Program funds may be used for projects under five program components: permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services only, HMIS, and, in some cases, homelessness prevention. Administrative costs are eligible under all components. Where possible, the components set forth in the Continuum of Care Program are consistent with the components allowable under the Emergency Solutions Grants program. This eases the administrative burden on recipients of both programs and ensures that reporting requirements and data quality benchmarks are consistently established and applied to like projects. One significant distinction between the Emergency Solutions Grants Program and the CoC Program can be found in the eligible activities and administration requirements for assistance provided under the rapid re-housing component in this interim rule.
The five program components that can be funded through the CoC Program are listed below.
Permanent Housing
Permanent housing (PH) is defined as community-based housing without a designated length of stay in which formerly homeless individuals and families live as independently as possible. Under PH, a program participant must be the tenant on a lease (or sublease) for an initial term of at least one year that is renewable and is terminable only for cause. Further, leases (or subleases) must be renewable for a minimum term of one month. The CoC Program funds two types of permanent housing: permanent supportive housing (PSH) for persons with disabilities and rapid re-housing. Permanent supportive housing is permanent housing with indefinite leasing or rental assistance paired with supportive services to assist homeless persons with a disability or families with an adult or child member with a disability achieve housing stability. Rapid re-housing (RRH) emphasizes housing search and relocation services and short- and medium-term rental assistance to move homeless persons and families (with or without a disability) as rapidly as possible into permanent housing.

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[@shannellwhy6639]

I appreciate your videos and your knowledge. I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now. I had brain surgery in April and I’m “couch surfing”. I would love to have my own apartment AGAIN and thank you for leading me to the right programs and people to speak with.

[@Dopp-lk7uf]

Disabled/homeless since April 1st - living in my car and bathing at truck stops in GA. Applied for COC April 12, had all documents they required at the time of intake. I have both physical and mental disabilities. My psychologist had requested/required documentation turned in within 48 hours of intake. Approximately 3 weeks later, the agency called for my telephone interview. I answered everything I was asked. I have not been given any indication of how long my wait should be, or if any further paperwork or contact needed to be initiated by me. I was told "You're on the list, but you're not first". and then I asked when I should follow up, and was told "Don't call us, we will call you, and do not call your caseworker and ask him either". I don't want to bother anyone, or call her to check

[@Dopp-lk7uf]

I don't want to call them to follow up because I'm afraid she will take me off the list, however, I've been living in my car for what is going on my third month now, and my car a/c has died and heat index here most days is 100 or above. I felt severely intimidated into NOT calling them back, almost like it will cause them to deny me, can you please assist with advice? I'm in Chatham County GA. Savannah. Thanks. I sincerely hope they aren't being discriminatory, I really need the help, I start at the hospital with double knee replacements Friday (day after tomorrow). I'm scared to call them.

[@haykkarsyan1]

@@Dopp-lk7ufDon’t be afraid to advocate for yourself. Just remember to be polite and do your best to seem genuine. It’s normal to follow up on the status of your case or file. Especially if you’re severely homeless. You don’t want to pester them, but you also don’t want your file to get lost and forgotten in the mix.

[@haykkarsyan1]

@@Dopp-lk7ufI realize this comment was a year ago, how did the process end up going?

[@SharlenesJourney]

Any update ? How are you

[@weedermann]

Cyber Mixologist, a dollar for your thoughts: I fell into homelessness and was on the street for 6 years, first in Atlanta (where I stayed at the Task Force for the Homeless, at Pine and Peachtree for six months) and then here in Los Angeles. Have done the "Rapid Re-Housing" process three times to no avail. In May, 2018 I found a way off the street and into transitional housing, using what's called the General Relief Housing Subsidy program for County-Los Angeles. Present housing is sharing a medium-size inner-city ghetto place with 11 prison/rehab felons and their "baby mamas". LOTS of drugs, drama, and drinking...and the pandemic makes no difference. My income has been General Relief ($120 of cash) and $204 of food stamps/per month, plus Medi-Cal. I've spent all of my time seeking subsidized senior housing (am 64) and am on a dozen waiting lists. BUT by getting this transitional housing (no, there is no lease), have I further fucked up my chances to get into a better space? Is CoC's whole point to JUST get me off the street and into the kind of situation I presently am in?

[@Section8Consulting]

What you need PSH housing with 100% rent paid, but you have to know the right answers, otherwise you get RRH (Rapid Rehousing) which is bull $hit .

[@shelleygold4923]

Listen to this man I wouldn't steer you wrong

[@Section8Consulting]

Thank you

[@conniechidester5848]

Hay, I just wanted to tell you I think your GREAT! Very helpful! to soooo many people THANK YOU! For your all your time spent, GOD bless you!

[@Section8Consulting]

Glad I could help!

[@amcnair170]

Thank you for all your valued imformation.God bless you.

[@Section8Consulting]

You are so welcome

[@juliafanua7180]

Also, in the video you mentioned that you would list the documents that would be needed by the COC. I know not to go in there fully prepared because we shouldn’t let them looking at us crazy. I just want to know so I can have all the documents I need for when they tell me to come back. Thank you for this valuable information!

[@Section8Consulting]

The start info you will want to have is DR/SS/Income verification. Wait to get forms on disability, homelessness and bills if any. There should be outline of proof in the manual as well.

[@adriennebowen9614]

You are so informative! I thank you for being honest, and real! You don't find this very often in people. Thank you for helping people like me.

[@Section8Consulting]

My honesty is side effect of being raise by mother lol.Im glad you found information helpful

[@johngallant2923]

Thankyou Cyber

[@Section8Consulting]

your welcome

[@andrewallen7829]

Got mine today!

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Excellent!

[@naenaesmith8713]

And is is a voucher or u put in transitional

[@Ai-ws7zs]

1st time seeing your vids. I 🙏❤️ appreciate them a lot. Thank you.

[@Section8Consulting]

Glad you like them!

[@jamescarter8821]

I live in Denton Texas, I have cerebral palsy and currently collect a monthly disability check- SSDI. Currently number 16 on the Denton County section 8 list. But due to pandemic the housing office is closed to the public. My current lease ends August 31, 2020. I have no place to call home after August 31st. Been on section 8 list since October of 2018. I would like to know more about COC program in Denton County and City of Denton.

[@Section8Consulting]

The first thing you should know is you can't be evicted yet! The other thing is when they try to evict you, you can get free legal advocate to help you in court and trust me if you have cerebral palsy , no judge or court is going to put you out on the street .Right now there is a ton federal funding to help you pay your rent, utilities and food, esp for those who have disabilities.Last but least here is the complete guide to the Texas 700 COC manual . irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/2d521d2c/files/uploaded/Coordinated-Access-System-Operations-Manual-June-2019-FINAL_HSrpZRThSbK1O6TM1VOw.pdf . Please keep in mind you do not need to be homeless to use a COC !

[@desiswag907]

Thanks for the info. From California

[@tammypeace5873]

Can I apply at COC if Im receiving ssi disability but can no longer stay where im at?Im in michigan.Thank you so much for the list of coc,you are amazing to do that without even charging me,you rock.Im 62.

[@Section8Consulting]

Yes

[@makailaclegg2903]

Could you apply for both the CoC program and HUD at the same time? Or will they contradict one another in some way?

[@Section8Consulting]

You can do both and I tell clients to do just that

[@HayleyAnjuna]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I am trying to get help in Alexandria , VA but I am currently in Newport News. Is CoC a state wide thing or does it go by city/county to county.

[@Section8Consulting]

COCs are nationwide and can be found in most cities. Here's the manual for your area www.theplanningcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hmis-policies-and-procedures_2018.pdf

[@juliafanua7180]

Corona, California

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hudhousing.weebly.com/coc-manuals.html

[@shelleygold4923]

I'm sure you already know this but I just wanted to share If people have not been on a lease for a year at least in Wisconsin they are considered homeless and if that works for them they should use at

[@shelleygold4923]

Let me double-check on that but I'm pretty sure it's one year

[@Section8Consulting]

ok

[@shelleygold4923]

The HUD field office in Milwaukee is a a joke it's a tiny little office with nobody ever behind the little plastic window

[@Section8Consulting]

I've heard the same from few people.

[@ericaerica5022]

I’m homeless and on disability. I applied for COC program and the intake worker said that I have enough points to quality for full help. However, he want to prove that I’m homeless by having a family member or anyone sign a form stating I’m homeless. I really don’t speak to my family and don’t want anyone knowing my business is there anyway around this form? Also I wanted to thank you because of you this was possible I really needed this help soon I’ll have my own place.

[@Section8Consulting]

Any charity,church , organization, community leader would work.

[@ericaerica5022]

I been homeless for 2 years I never went to any of those places you mentioned. I need to prove I was homeless for the whole two years

[@Section8Consulting]

@@ericaerica5022 Do you know a single homeless people walking around with metal filing cabinet with official statement or letter saying there homeless lol. Its very simple the worker blew you off because didn't know your rights, This is the reason why I offer consulting .Not single person in the last 3 months I help failed to get housing.

[@ericaerica5022]

I go back in today to give him my disability benefits letter. The last I was their he told may have to have a family member or someone fill out a form stating that I was homeless. I was just wondering if this ever happens with this form

[@ericaerica5022]

I will let you know what happens after my appt today. If I need your help. Thanks for answering my question

[@penelope-oe2vr]

What if you are not homeless? I am having to move from Virginia to Boston for a super rare disease. On disability, terminal, a single mom. But being from out of state puts me lower on the lists. Help me! I cannot afford boston on my disability budget. But j HAVE to move there t I save my life, literally I am also lucky, my current landlord is ending my lease illegally early and I am suing her. No fault of my own. She is renting my yard literally NOW to a hunt club.

[@Section8Consulting]

Federal eviction rules prevent that till January 1st.

[@penelope-oe2vr]

@@Section8Consulting she apparently is trying to evict me anyway. That's not really my issue. I am trying to move to boston for life saving medical care. I am disabled and need to get either government housing or section 8 in Massachusetts when im currently in Virginia.

[@penelope-oe2vr]

@@Section8Consulting thank you for all of your information!

[@Section8Consulting]

@@penelope-oe2vr There a lot of questions I would need ask if you planning on having any success getting housing.This is really not something I can't do in the comment section of KZbin. I offer phone consults for 20 minutes that cost $13.50.

[@Holli.Michellefx]

Fairfield Maine

[@Section8Consulting]

MAINE www.portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10254/FINAL-Maine-Written-Standards-for-Coordinated-Entry-20151005

[@traydills663]

My two brothers are homeless I’m trying to find a link to a direct site for a HUD housing , that can help them get into a housing program !!

[@Section8Consulting]

Here's the link your looking for hudhousing.weebly.com/hud-manuals.html

[@traydills663]

Cyber Mixologist thanks but my problem is actually finding the application online to fill out , certain areas in LA are closed from this pandemic , I can’t find the application online

[@Section8Consulting]

311 or 211 is taking applications.

[@rhondafears6406]

Please help me Rhonda fears

[@Section8Consulting]

Thanks for reaching out to us, we would be happy to assist you with your case, appointments can be booked here section8consulting.setmore.com/

[@ericaerica5022]

Hi can I share my update with you! I was approved for the program but the intake worker isn’t giving me any update. He says there’s no updates. What can I do at this point I’m still living in my car☹️ is he suppose to let me know the anything

[@Section8Consulting]

Im super happy for you ! After you are approved they have 7 days for housing navigator to contact you , then it will take bit longer for them to clear the funding. Your home free but remember the process takes few weeks some times. Yes they will reach out to you soon.

[@ericaerica5022]

I know the intake worker said I’ll get permanent housing. However, he’s being very vague on the next process he did say it may take up to a year although I scored high. I had no idea a housing navigator will contact me. He could of mentioned that instead of saying there’s no update. Sorry I’m worried. What would you do? Just wait and don’t reach out to the intake worker

[@Section8Consulting]

This is common tatic they use when there monthly is running low ,then out of nowhere and right after the first of month they call you. There basically trained to keep you in the dark till confirm funding.

[@ericaerica5022]

He also didn’t tell me if I was at the top of the list or not. Thank you for all the information you share you are appreciated🙏🏽

[@Section8Consulting]

If took my advice in these videos you like scored very high.They not allow talk about scoring.

[@tammypeace5873]

How do i apply at a COC?

[@Section8Consulting]

www.hudexchange.info/housing-and-homeless-assistance/homeless-help/?na=240&start=13