Archived Tools and Resources

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Framework partners gathered and organized a variety of federal and national guidance documents regarding funding and operations and state and local examples and tools to help make it easier for people to find the information they needed quickly. This information has been archived here, but it is no longer being updated. Please use the navigation bar to view the Framework project’s most up-to-date resources.

 

Unsheltered People

Guidance Regarding Federal Funding Sources
  1. Notice of Waivers and Alternative Requirements for the Emergency Solutions Grants ESG Program Under the CARES Act – HUD
  2. Grants Management: ESG-CV Notice Summary – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  3. ESG-CV Notice Review for Metro Cities, Urban Counties, and Territories – HUD
  4. ESG-CV Reporting Guidance – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  5. Grants Management - Procurement Strategies for ESG-CV – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. Grants Management Support - Staffing Options for ESG-CV Administration – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  7. Summary of ESG Program Waivers and Alternative Requirements – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  8. Using ESG-CV to Help Those Currently Experiencing Homelessness First – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  9. Key Features of the ESG-CV Waiver Notice – NLIHC
  10. Flexibilities/Waivers Granted by the CARES Act + Mega Waiver and Guidance – Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  11. CPD Memo: Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  12. Sample Language for the ESG-CV Project Description in IDIS – Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  14. Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response (Disponsible en Espanol) – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  15. Notice CPD-20-10: Implementation Guidance for Use of CDBG-DR Funds as Non-Federal Cost Share for FEMA’s PA Program - HUD
  16. CPD Cross-Program Funding Matrix and Dashboard Reports - HUD
  17. ESG-CV Quarterly Reporting Calendar - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  18. Notice of Program Rules, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements Under the CARES Act for CDBG-CV Grants, FY 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants, and for Other Formula Programs – HUD
  19. CDBG-DR COVID-19 Notice of Waivers, Alternative Requirements, and Extensions for 2015-2019 Disasters – HUD
  20. CDBG-DR Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Extensions – HUD
  21. Quick Guide to CDBG Eligible Activities to Support Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  22. National Guidance on ESG in Support of Youth Experiencing Homelessness – A Way Home America and Many Partners & Others
  23. Using Existing, Repurposed, or New Funding to Respond to COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  24. CDBG Coronavirus Overview and Uses – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  25. Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA - HUD
  26. HOPWA Guidance for COVID-19 – HUD webpage
  27. HOME COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  28. Housing Trust Fund COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  29. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs COVID-19 Grantee Guidance – HUD webpage
  30. FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified Application - FEMA
  31. FEMA Coronavirus Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures - FEMA
  32. CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver - HUD
  33. How to Make a CARES Act Grant Amendment Submission to HUD: Webinar for Entitlement Grantees – HUD webinar
  34. Guidance on COVID-19 for VA Grantees Providing Homeless Services – VA
  35. HMIS Allowable Expenses for ESG – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  36. HMIS Budget and Staffing – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  37. Rapid Expansion of HMIS: Things to Consider – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  38. SSVF COVID-19 Consolidated Guidance – VA
  39. CARES Act Eligibility and Recommended Uses for States and Local Jurisdictions - CSH
  40. COVID-19: Federal Resource Guideline Series - NAEH
  41. Coronavirus Relief Fund Fact Sheet – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  42. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Example of Allowable Uses of Funds - ACF
  43. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Guidance: ACF Reporting Requirement for FYSB RHY Programs - ACF
  44. Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness - HHS, HUD, FEMA, USICH
  45. Office on Violence Against Women Resources and FAQs for Grantees, Department of Justice – Department of Justice
  46. ACF grant flexibilities in conducting human service activities related to or affected by COVID-19 – HHS
  47. Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic - HHS
  48. TANF flexibilities in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic - HHS
  49. Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Rural Communities – National Low Income Housing Coalition
Planning and Operational Guidance from Federal and National Organizations
  1. Winter Planning Resources - HUD
  2. Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - HUD
  3. Vaccine Planning and Distribution Resources for Homeless Service Providers - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  4. Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Plan and Prepare for Vaccine Distribution - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  5. Vaccine Planning and Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. FAQ About COVID-19 Vaccination Among People Experiencing Homelessness - CDC
  7. The COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Operational Guidance for Jurisdictions Playbook - CDC
  8. Vaccines for Patients and Staff: Issue Brief - NHCHC
  9. COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Clients and Staff (Webinar) - NHCHC
  10. Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond – CDC
  11. Conducting the 2021 Unsheltered PIT Count – HUD
  12. Conducting an Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Dan Treglia, Daphne Chimbel, Rebecca Brown
  13. Conducting an Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Slides – Dan Treglia, Daphne Chimbel, Rebecca Brown
  14. Maintaining Health and Safety during the 2021 PIT Count - Rebecca Brown, Penn Medicine
  15. Conducting the 2021 PIT in the Age of COVID-19 (Webinar) - National Alliance to End Homelessness
  16. How to Use Sampling within a CoC to Conduct an Unsheltered PIT Count – HUD
  17. Lessons Learned from Outreach Workers (Webinar) – HUD
  18. Framework for Enhancing Safety in Your Homeless Response System – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  19. Interim Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness and COVID – CDC
  20. Interim Considerations for Health Departments for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  21. Strategies for Proactive Universal Testing – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  22. Screening Clients for COVID-19 At Shelters or Encampments – CDC
  23. Preventing and Managing Infectious Disease in Encampments – HUD
  24. Protecting Health & Well-Being of People in Encampments During Outbreak – HUD
  25. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Providers – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  26. Responding to COVID-19 Among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  27. COVID-19: Responding to the Health and Economic Crisis – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities webpage
  28. Supporting Academic Success and Safety for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic – National Alliance to End Homlessness
  29. Checklist for Service Providers During Community Reopening – CDC
  30. Working with People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness during COVID – Homebase
  31. Caring for Homeless Services Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  32. Encampment Moratorium Clearing Template Letter – National Homelessness Law Center
  33. COVID-19 HMIS Resources – HUD webpage
  34. HMIS Privacy and Security Standards and COVID-19 Response – HUD
  35. Increasing Equity in the Homeless Response System Through Expanding Procurement – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  36. Guidelines for Providing Case Management and Disaster Case Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic  - Catholic Charities USA
  37. Guidance for Helping Homeless People Access Economic Impact Payments – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  38. Stimulus Payments Outreach Resources – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  39. Primer on Serving People with High-Acuity Needs – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  40. Aggressive State Outreach Can Help Reach The 12 Million Non-Filers Eligible for Stimulus Payments – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  41. Navigating Emergency Food Organizations & Resources in Times of Crisis & Beyond – CSH
  42. Staff Capacity: Considerations for Scaling Up - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  43. Sustaining Nutritional Needs for At-Risk Individuals – FEMA
  44. Supervisors Promoting a Culture of Self-Care – FEMA
  45. Social Distancing: Inspired Ideas for Addressing Loneliness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  46. Ensuring Access to Care Through State Medicaid Telehealth Policies – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  47. Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV – NIH
  48. Remote Supervision Tips for Homeless Service Providers – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  49. Improving Human Services using Virtual TA – HHS
  50. Street Medicine Guidance during COVID-19 – Street Medicine Institute
State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources
  1. COVID-19 and Homelessness Resource Guide – Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
  2. California Recommended Strategic Approaches for COVID-19 Response for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
  3. Alameda County Street Outreach COVID Guidance – Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless
  4. Homeless Encampment Guidance during COVID-19 – Contra Costa Health Services
  5. Interim Guidance for Safe Sleeping for Unsheltered Persons to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 – San Francisco Department of Public Health
  6. Interim Guidance for Safe Sleeping Villages to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 – San Francisco Department of Public Health
  7. Pandemic Handbook for Outreach Workers Visiting Encampments - Neighborhood Health, Nashville, TN
  8. COVID-19 Shelter & Outreach Health Screening Tool – Rhode Island Continuum of Care
  9. Outreach COVID-19 Fact Sheet – Partners for Home, Atlanta, GA
  10. Guidance for People Who Use Substances on COVID-19 – Yale, Global Health Justice Partnership, and Crackdown
  11. Sacramento Recommendations of the COVID-19 Homeless Response Team – City and County of Sacramento
  12. COVID-19 & Homelessness: Massachusetts Response - MA COVID-19 Response Command Center
  13. ESG Policy & Procedure Adjustments for COVID-19 – Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Shelter

Guidance Regarding Federal Funding Sources
  1. Notice of Waivers and Alternative Requirements for the Emergency Solutions Grants ESG Program Under the CARES Act – HUD
  2. Grants Management: ESG-CV Notice Summary – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  3. ESG-CV Notice Review for Metro Cities, Urban Counties, and Territories – HUD
  4. ESG-CV Reporting Guidance – HUD
  5. Summary of ESG Program Waivers and Alternative Requirements – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. CPD Memo: Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – HUD
  7. At-A-Glance Matrix: How to Fund COVID-19 Homelessness Responses with CARES Act Funding and Video – Framework Partner Organizations
  8. Grants Management - Procurement Strategies for ESG-CV – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  9. Grants Management Support - Staffing Options for ESG-CV Administration – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  10. Using ESG-CV to Help Those Currently Experiencing Homelessness First – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  11. Key Features of the ESG-CV Waiver Notice – NLIHC
  12. Sample Language for the ESG-CV Project Description in IDIS – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Flexibilities/Waivers Granted by the CARES Act + Mega Waiver and Guidance – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  14. Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  15. Can ESG Funds be Used on How to Train Staff to Deliver Services During COVID-19? – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  16. Using a Disaster Policy to Fund Infectious Disease Preparedness Response with ESG – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  17. ESG-CV Quarterly Reporting Calendar – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  18. Troubleshooting HESG Project Setup in IDIS – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  19. Federal Funding Priority Order for Non-Congregate Shelter During COVID-19 - HUD, HHS, FEMA
  20. Non-Congregate Sheltering – Recommendations for Requests for Assistance – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  21. FAQ FEMA Non-Congregate Sheltering – FEMA
  22. Getting to Yes: Working with FEMA to Fund Non-Congregate Shelter – NLIHC
  23. Template Request Letter for FEMA Non-Congregate Shelter
  24. Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response (Disponsible en Espanol) – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  25. Can CoC Project Administrative Funds be Used to Train Recipient Staff to Safely Deliver Assistance During COVID-19? – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  26. CoC Program Expedited COVID-19 Grant Agreement Amendments – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  27. Notice of Program Rules, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements Under the CARES Act for CDBG-CV Grants, FY 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants, and for Other Formula Programs – HUD
  28. CPD Cross-Program Funding Matrix and Dashboard Reports – HUD
  29. Notice CPD-20-10: Implementation Guidance for Use of CDBG-DR Funds as Non-Federal Cost Share for FEMA’s PA Program – HUD
  30. CDBG-DR COVID-19 Notice of Waivers, Alternative Requirements, and Extensions for 2015-2019 Disasters – HUD
  31. CDBG CARES Act Overview Page – HUD
  32. CDBG-DR Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Extensions – HUD
  33. HMIS Budget and Staffing – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  34. Quick Guide to CDBG Eligible Activities to Support Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  35. National Guidance on ESG in Support of Youth Experiencing Homelessness – A Way Home America and Many Partners & Others
  36. Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – HUD
  37. Using Existing, Repurposed, or New Funding to Respond to COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  38. CDBG Coronavirus Overview and Uses – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  39. Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA - HUD
  40. HOPWA Guidance for COVID-19 – HUD webpage
  41. HOME COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  42. Housing Trust Fund COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  43. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs COVID-19 Grantee Guidance – HUD webpage
  44. FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified Application - FEMA
  45. FEMA Coronavirus Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures - FEMA
  46. CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver - HUD
  47. How to Make a CARES Act Grant Amendment Submission to HUD: Webinar for Entitlement Grantees – HUD webinar
  48. Guidance on COVID-19 for VA Grantees Providing Homeless Services – VA
  49. SSVF COVID-19 Consolidated Guidance – VA
  50. HMIS Allowable Expenses for ESG – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  51. Rapid Expansion of HMIS: Things to Consider – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  52. CARES Act Eligibility and Recommended Uses for States and Local Jurisdictions - CSH
  53. COVID-19: Federal Resource Guideline Series - NAEH
  54. Coronavirus Relief Fund Fact Sheet – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  55. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Example of Allowable Uses of Funds - ACF
  56. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Guidance: ACF Reporting Requirement for FYSB RHY Programs - ACF
  57. Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness - HHS, HUD, FEMA, USICH
  58. FAQ on Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  59. COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Grants – Department of Labor
  60. Office on Violence Against Women Resources and FAQs for Grantees, Department of Justice – Department of Justice
  61. ACF grant flexibilities in conducting human service activities related to or affected by COVID-19 – HHS
  62. Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic - HHS
  63. TANF flexibilities in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic - HHS
  64. Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Rural Communities – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  65. COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - USDA
Planning and Operational Guidance from Federal and National Organizations
  1. Winter Planning Resources – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  2. Alternative Approaches to Winter Sheltering During COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  3. Preventing and Managing Spread of Disease in Shelters – HUD
  4. Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Limit the Spread of Infectious Disease in Homeless Programs - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  5. Vaccine Planning and Distribution Resources for Homeless Service Providers - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. FAQ About COVID-19 Vaccination Among People Experiencing Homelessness - CDC
  7. The COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Operational Guidance for Jurisdictions Playbook - CDC
  8. Vaccines for Patients and Staff: Issue Brief - NHCHC
  9. COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Clients and Staff (Webinar) - NHCHC
  10. Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing Homelessness (Disponible en Espanol) – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  11. Infection Prevention and Control Considerations for Alternate Care Sites - CDC
  12. Framework for Enhancing Safety in Your Homeless Response System – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 Not in Healthcare Settings – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  14. Interim Considerations for Health Departments for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  15. Strategies for Proactive Universal Testing – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  16. Screening Clients at Homeless Shelters - CDC
  17. Investigating and Responding to COVID-19 Cases at Homeless Service Provider Sites: Considerations for State and Local Health Departments - CDC
  18. Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond – HUD
  19. Investigating & Responding to COVID-19 Cases at Homeless Provider Sites – CDC
  20. Site Assessment Form for Homeless Service Sites – CDC
  21. COVID-19 Infection Control Inventory and Planning (ICIP) Tool for Homeless Service Providers - CDC
  22. Specific Considerations for Public Health Authorities to Limit Infection Risk Among People Experiencing Homelessness - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  23. HMIS Privacy and Security Standards and COVID-19 Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  24. Screening Clients for COVID-19 At Shelters or Encampments – CDC
  25. Shelter Management During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (Disponible en Espanol) – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  26. Training for Homeless Shelter Workers – CDC
  27. Tier One COVID Response Assessment (Day Centers, Shelters, and Transitional Housing) – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  28. Racial Equity and Emergency Shelter: Access and Outcomes - National Alliance to End Homelessness
  29. Youth Experiencing Homelessness - CDC (May 10)
  30. Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness - CDC
  31. Supporting Academic Success and Safety for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  32. Increasing Equity in the Homeless Response System Through Expanding Procurement – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  33. When to Use Personal Protective Equipment – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  34. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Providers – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  35. Sheltering in COVID-19 Affected Areas – American Red Cross
  36. Non-Congregate Shelter Training – American Red Cross
  37. Feeding in COVID Congregate Shelters – American Red Cross
  38. Supporting Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 – USICH
  39. Coronavirus Information for Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Providers – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  40. Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Limit Spread in Homeless Programs – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  41. Non-Congregate Approaches to Shelter for COVID-19 Homeless Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  42. Guidance on Leasing of Hotels by Governmental Entities for Use as Temporary Shelters for Quarantining of Homeless Persons During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Community Solutions and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
  43. Shelter & Temporary Housing Models to be Considered in COVID-19 Response Efforts – Homebase
  44. COVID-19 Guidelines for Co-Sheltering (with Pets) Environments – Co-Sheltering Collaborative
  45. Medical Respite Care and Alternative Care Sites – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  46. Supporting Individuals Exiting Isolation or Quarantine – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  47. Assessment of COVID Infection in Homeless Shelters in 4 US Cities – CDC
  48. Checklist for Service Providers During Community Reopening – CDC
  49. Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities – CDC
  50. Support Plan for Clients in Quarantine Hotels – CSH
  51. Cleaning & Meal Service in Isolation Units – Community Solutions
  52. PPE & Staff Safety in Isolation & Quarantine Settings – Community Solutions
  53. Safe Transportation for Quarantine & Isolation Spaces – Community Solutions
  54. Primer on Serving People with High-Acuity Needs – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  55. COVID-19: Coalition Guidance for Programs – National Network to End Domestic Violence
  56. Hotel – Hospital COVID-19 Response Playbook – American Hotel and Lodging Association
  57. Hotels Supporting Healthcare COVID Toolkit – American Hotel and Lodging Association
  58. Reducing Harm during COVID-19 for People Using Drugs at Alternative Care Sites – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  59. Triage and Telehealth Support Plan for Isolation Units – CSH
  60. Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV – NIH
  61. Ensuring Access to Care Through State Medicaid Telehealth Policies – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  62. Guidance for People Who Use Substances on COVID-19 – Yale and GHJP
  63. Caring for Homeless Services Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  64. Estimated Emergency and Observational Quarantine Bed Need for US Homeless Population Related to COVID-19 Exposure – Culhane & Others
  65. Navigating Emergency Food Organization & Resources in Times of Crisis & Beyond – CSH
  66. Sustaining Nutritional Needs for At-Risk Individuals – FEMA
  67. Aggressive State Outreach Can Help Reach The 12 Million Non-Filers Eligible for Stimulus Payments – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  68. Stimulus Payments Outreach Resources – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  69. Supervisors Promoting a Culture of Self-Care – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  70. Staff Capacity: Considerations for Scaling Up – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  71. Remote Supervision Tips for Homeless Service Providers – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  72. Social Distancing: Inspired Ideas for Addressing Loneliness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  73. Guidance for Helping Homeless People Access Economic Impact Payments – NLIHC
  74. Virtual Case Management for Human Services – HHS
  75. Improving Human Services using Virtual TA – HHS
  76. Managing and Deploying Volunteers in a Pandemic Environment – FEMA
State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources
  1. Impact of Hotels as Non-Congregate Emergency Shelters – King County and University of Washington
  2. California Recommended Strategic Approaches for COVID-19 Response for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
  3. Activated Respite & Protective Action Referrals Protocol for Service Providers – Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
  4. Alameda County Shelter Health Guidance – Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless
  5. Behavioral Health Staffing at Isolation & Quarantine Facilities – King County
  6. COVID Hospital Discharge Homeless Workflow – Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
  7. Mitigating the Spread: Washington DC Shelter Profile – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  8. COVID-19 Checklist for Homeless Shelters – Ohio Department of Health
  9. COVID-19 Client Screening and Work Flow Examples – HUD
  10. COVID-19 Needs Assessment Tool to Assess Needs of Hotel Placements – CT
  11. COVID-19 Outbreak at a Large Homeless Shelter in Boston – Implications for Universal Testing – Various Authors
  12. COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Guidance by Population – Rhode Island Department of Health
  13. COVID-19 Quick Reference for Homeless Shelters – Virginia Department of Health
  14. COVID-19 Shelter & Outreach Health Screening Tool – Rhode Island Department of Health
  15. DHS Isolation Site Process, Responsibilities, and Best Practices – NYC Department of Homeless Services
  16. Emergency Hotel Shelter Handbook: Operation Comfort – Alameda County & Others
  17. Guidance for Hotels & Motels Used as Temporary Shelter for the Homeless – VA Department of Health and Department of Housing and Community Development
  18. Guidance to Homeless Shelter Providers During COVID-19 – City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services
  19. Guidelines for Establishing Hotels & Motels as Isolation, Quarantine, Respite or Emergency Shelters – Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
  20. How are CoCs Expanding Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation Capacity During Outbreak – Homebase
  21. Interim Coronavirus Guidance for Homeless Shelters and Providers – North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  22. Isolation Plan and Best Practices for NYC DHS Shelters – NYC Department of Homeless Services
  23. Coronavirus Guidance for Congregate Living Facilities - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, CA
  24. Isolation Tracking Log – LA County Department of Public Health
  25. Job Description for Shelter & Hotel Case Management – Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
  26. LA Public Health Guidance for Homeless Shelters – LA County Department of Public Health
  27. NC Guidance for Establishing and Operating Non-Congregate Shelter for Homeless – North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  28. NC Interim Coronavirus Guidance for Hotels Providing Isolation & Quarantine Housing – North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  29. Quarantine Tracking Log – County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health
  30. Sacramento Recommendations of the COVID-19 Homeless Response Team – Sacramento
  31. Screening and Testing Protocol at Family Shelters – DC Department of Human Services
  32. ESG Policy & Procedure Adjustments for COVID-19 – MSHDA
  33. Edward Thomas House Medical Respite COVID-19 (C-19) Protocol - Seattle & King County, WA 1.Edward Thomas House: Medical Respite Webinar and Resources - Seattle & King County, WA
  34. The Role of Medical Respite Care in COVID-19 Response   - National Health Care for the Homeless webinar
  35. Guidance: Referring Persons Experiencing Homelessness with COVID-19 Symptoms But Not Yet Diagnosed with COVID-19 Disease to Isolation in Individual Hotel Rooms - Heartland Alliance Health in Chicago, IL
  36. Operation Comfort: Alameda County Emergency Hotel Shelter Handbook - Alameda County, CA
  37. Guidelines for establishing hotel/motels as isolation, quarantine, respite or emergency shelters - Coalition on Homeless and Housing in Ohio
  38. Guidance to Shelter Providers and Other Community Partners in Operating Under COVID-19 Requirements - Monroe County Shelter Bed Task Group, Monroe County, NY
  39. Operating Isolation and Quarantine Facilities and Providing Medical, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use Treatment: Lessons from King County - USICH webinar
  40. Maximizing Funding for Non-Congregate Shelter Opportunities: California’s Project Roomkey - USICH webinar
  41. Implementing Assessment and Recovery Centers and Providing Transportation to I/Q Facilities: Lessons from Seattle & King County – USICH webinar
  42. Isolation and Quarantine: Lessons Learned from King County – USICH webinar

Housing

Guidance Regarding Federal Funding Sources
  1. Notice of Waivers and Alternative Requirements for the Emergency Solutions Grants ESG Program Under the CARES Act – HUD
  2. Grants Management: ESG-CV Notice Summary – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  3. ESG-CV Notice Review for Metro Cities, Urban Counties, and Territories – HUD
  4. CPD Memo: Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – HUD
  5. At-A-Glance Matrix: How to Fund COVID-19 Homelessness Responses with CARES Act Funding and Video – Framework Partner Organizations
  6. ESG-CV Reporting Guidance – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  7. Grants Management - Procurement Strategies for ESG-CV – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  8. Grants Management Support - Staffing Options for ESG-CV Administration – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  9. Using ESG-CV to Help Those Currently Experiencing Homelessness First – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  10. Key Features of the ESG-CV Waiver Notice – NLIHC
  11. Sample Language for the ESG-CV Project Description in IDIS – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  12. Flexibilities/Waivers Granted by the CARES Act + Mega Waiver and Guidance – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  13. Let's Talk: Rehousing Strategy, Service Delivery and System Reform Webinar – HUD webinar
  14. Assessing Options for Federal Rental Assistance During the Pandemic – Urban Institute
  15. Federal Stimulus Funding and Allowable Uses Applicable to Supportive Housing - CSH
  16. Emergency Rental Assistance – Ensuring Housing Stability During COVID-19 – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  17. Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  18. Can ESG Funds be Used on How to Train Staff to Deliver Services During COVID-19? – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  19. Using a Disaster Policy to Fund Infectious Disease Preparedness Response with ESG – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  20. Maximizing Income for Rapid Rehousing Participants During COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  21. ESG-CV Quarterly Reporting Calendar – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  22. CDBG CARES Act Overview Page – HUD
  23. Notice CPD-20-10: Implementation Guidance for Use of CDBG-DR Funds as Non-Federal Cost Share for FEMA’s PA Program – HUD
  24. CPD Cross-Program Funding Matrix and Dashboard Reports – HUD
  25. Troubleshooting HESG Project Setup in IDIS – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  26. Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response (Disponsible en Espanol) – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  27. Can CoC Project Administrative Funds be Used to Train Recipient Staff to Safely Deliver Assistance During COVID-19? – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  28. CoC Program Expedited COVID-19 Grant Agreement Amendments – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  29. Notice of Program Rules, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements Under the CARES Act for CDBG-CV Grants, FY 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants, and for Other Formula Programs – HUD
  30. CDBG-DR COVID-19 Notice of Waivers, Alternative Requirements, and Extensions for 2015-2019 Disasters – HUD
  31. CDBG-DR Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Extensions – HUD
  32. Quick Guide to CDBG Eligible Activities to Support Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  33. COVID-19 Housing Resource Roadmap - FEMA
  34. Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 - HUD
  35. National Guidance on ESG in Support of Youth Experiencing Homelessness – A Way Home America and Many Partners & Others
  36. Using Existing, Repurposed, or New Funding to Respond to COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  37. CDBG Coronavirus Overview and Uses – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  38. Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA - HUD
  39. HOPWA Guidance for COVID-19 – HUD webpage
  40. CPD Memo: Revision, Extension, and Update of April 2020 Memo - Availability of Waivers and Suspensions of the HOME Program Requirements in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – HUD
  41. CPD Memo: Revision and Extension of April 2020 Memo - Suspensions and Waivers to Facilitate Use of HOME-Assisted TBRA for Emergency and Short-term Assistance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – HUD
  42. HMIS Budget and Staffing – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  43. HOME COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  44. Housing Trust Fund COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  45. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs COVID-19 Grantee Guidance – HUD webpage
  46. FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified Application - FEMA
  47. FEMA Coronavirus Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures - FEMA
  48. CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver - HUD
  49. How to Make a CARES Act Grant Amendment Submission to HUD: Webinar for Entitlement Grantees – HUD webinar
  50. Guidance on COVID-19 for VA Grantees Providing Homeless Services – VA
  51. SSVF COVID-19 Consolidated Guidance – VA
  52. HMIS Allowable Expenses for ESG – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  53. Rapid Expansion of HMIS: Things to Consider – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  54. CARES Act Eligibility and Recommended Uses for States and Local Jurisdictions - CSH
  55. COVID-19: Federal Resource Guideline Series - NAEH
  56. Coronavirus Relief Fund Fact Sheet – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  57. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Example of Allowable Uses of Funds - ACF
  58. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Guidance: ACF Reporting Requirement for FYSB RHY Programs - ACF
  59. Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness - HHS, HUD, FEMA, USICH
  60. FAQ on Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  61. COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Grants – Department of Labor
  62. Office on Violence Against Women Resources and FAQs for Grantees, Department of Justice – Department of Justice
  63. ACF grant flexibilities in conducting human service activities related to or affected by COVID-19 – HHS
  64. Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic - HHS
  65. TANF Flexibilities in Order to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic - HHS
  66. Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Rural Communities – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  67. COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - USDA
Planning and Operational Guidance from Federal and National Organizations
  1. Planning a Housing Surge to Accelerate Rehousing Efforts COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  2. Rehousing Activation and Racial Equity Part 1: Equity as the Foundation – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  3. Vaccine Planning and Distribution Resources for Homeless Service Providers – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  4. FAQ About COVID-19 Vaccination Among People Experiencing Homelessness – CDC
  5. The COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Operational Guidance for Jurisdictions Playbook – CDC
  6. Vaccines for Patients and Staff: Issue Brief – NHCHC
  7. COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Clients and Staff (Webinar) – NHCHC
  8. Special Population Rehousing Strategy: People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  9. Housing Surges: Special Considerations for Targeting People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  10. Rapid Rehousing Ramp-Up – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  11. Primer on Serving People with High-Acuity Needs – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  12. Targeted Rehousing Strategy Overview – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Rehousing Out of Non-congregate Shelter: Maximizing Placements – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  14. Creating Cohorts for Your Rehousing Strategy – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  15. High Acuity: Transition from Short-term to Long-term Subsidy – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  16. Health System Investments in Housing: A Development Guide – CSH
  17. Maximizing Income for Rapid Rehousing Participants During COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  18. Developing a Centralized Rent Administration Program – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  19. Case Management Ratios – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  20. Special Population Rehousing Strategy: Family Violence – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  21. Special Population Rehousing Strategy: Youth and Young Adults – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  22. Framework for Enhancing Safety in Your Homeless Response System – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  23. Strategies for Renter Protection – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  24. Coordinating with Public Health for Safe Transitions into Housing – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  25. Supporting Individuals Exiting Isolation or Quarantine – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  26. Connecting Quarantine to Coordinated Entry: Mainstream Resources – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  27. Operational Healthcare Partnerships: New Integrated Approaches to Minimize the COVID-19 Risk and Address Rehousing Needs – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  28. From Hotel to Home: The Road Ahead - Putting the Pieces Together for Hotel and Real Estate Conversion to Housing – Corporation for Supportive Housing
  29. Social Distancing: Inspired Ideas for Addressing Loneliness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  30. 5 Tips for Approaching Rehousing with Racial Equity – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  31. Hotel to Home: Key Considerations for Jurisdictions Exploring Hotel/Motel Acquisitions as Housing Strategy for People Exiting Shelters – CSH
  32. Research Note: State and Local Rental Assistance Programs: Finding Solutions for a Growing Crisis – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  33. Picture of Preservation Report – National Low Income Housing Coalition and Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation
  34. Homeless System Response: Landlord Engagement – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  35. Landlord Engagement – Reset your Community’s Critical Partnership during COVID – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  36. URA the HUD Way Training – HUD
  37. A Framework for Health and Housing Partnership During the Pandemic – Corporation for Supportive Housing
  38. Staff Capacity: Considerations for Scaling Up – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  39. Landlord Engagement in the Time of COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  40. Q&A Office of Multifamily Housing Stakeholders – Federal Housing Administration
  41. Telehealth for Supportive Housing Providers – CSH
  42. Ensuring Access to Care Through State Medicaid Telehealth Policies – National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  43. Caring for Homeless Services Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  44. COVID-19 Guidance for Supportive Housing Providers – Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)
  45. Coronavirus Disease: What Supportive Housing Providers Need to Know – CSH
  46. Remote Supervision Tips for Homeless Service Providers – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  47. Care Coordination: Planning for COVID-19 Hospitalizations – CSH
  48. COVID-19: Visitor Policy Guidance for Supportive Housing – CSH
  49. Guidance for Working with Families in Supportive Housing – CSH
  50. Supervisors Promoting a Culture of Self-Care – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  51. Enhancing Social Connectedness in Times of Physical Distance – CSH
  52. Getting Back to Housing – Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
  53. Guidance on COVID-19 for VA Grantees Providing Homeless Services – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  54. Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 – CDC
  55. Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing 2020 – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  56. Increasing Equity in the Homeless Response System Through Expanding Procurement – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  57. Supporting Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 – U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
  58. Aggressive State Outreach Can Help Reach The 12 Million Non-Filers Eligible for Stimulus Payments – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  59. Stimulus Payments Outreach Resources – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  60. Navigating Emergency Food Organization & Resources in Times of Crisis & Beyond – CSH
  61. Sustaining Nutritional Needs for At-Risk Individuals – Federal Emergency Management Agency
  62. Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV – National Institutes of Health
  63. Virtual Case Management for Human Services – DHHS
  64. Improving Human Services using Virtual TA – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
  65. Guidance for People Who Use Substances on COVID-19 – Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, Global Health Justice Partnership, Crackdown
State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources
  1. Preventing Return to Homelessness in Project Roomkey Post-COVID – All Home, Corporation for Supportive Housing, Housing California, Tipping Point Community, PATH, Brilliant Corners, United Way of Greater Los Angeles
  2. Coordinated Investment Planning Case Studies – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  3. Interim Guidance on COVID-19 for RRH, Prevention, and PSH Projects – Community Shelter Board
  4. Boston Coordinated Entry Planning During COVID Response
  5. COVID-19 Expedited Housing Initiative – Chicago CoC
  6. ESG Policy & Procedure Adjustments for COVID-19 – Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  7. Housing Provider Interim Contact Protocols – Chicago CoC
  8. Interim Guidance on Housing Inspections in Emergency Situations – Chicago CoC
  9. Landlord Tool-Kit for Responding to COVID-19 Impacted Tenants – Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
  10. Landlord Engagement Spotlight: Miami-Dade County - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  11. Permanent Housing during COVID-19 Accountability Plan – Chicago CoC
  12. Client Visit, Phone Script, & Guidelines During COVID-19 – Pathways to Housing DC

Diversion and Prevention

Guidance Regarding Federal Funding Sources
  1. At-A-Glance Matrix: How to Fund COVID-19 Homelessness Responses with CARES Act Funding and Video – Framework Partner Organizations
  2. Notice of Waivers and Alternative Requirements for the Emergency Solutions Grants ESG Program Under the CARES Act – HUD
  3. Grants Management: ESG-CV Notice Summary – HUD
  4. CPD Memo: Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – HUD
  5. Sample Language for the ESG-CV Project Description in IDIS – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. Grants Management - Procurement Strategies for ESG-CV – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  7. Grants Management Support - Staffing Options for ESG-CV Administration – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  8. Using ESG-CV to Help Those Currently Experiencing Homelessness First – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  9. ESG-CV Reporting Guidance – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  10. Summary of ESG Program Waivers and Alternative Requirements – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  11. ESG-CV Notice Review for Metro Cities, Urban Counties, and Territories – HUD
  12. ESG-CV Quarterly Reporting Calendar – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Key Features of the ESG-CV Waiver Notice – NLIHC
  14. Assessing Options for Federal Rental Assistance During the Pandemic – Urban Institute
  15. CDBG CARES Act Overview Page – HUD
  16. Emergency Rental Assistance – Ensuring Housing Stability During COVID-19 – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  17. Housing Instability and Homelessness – CARES Act Suggestions – National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, National League of Cities, NAEH
  18. Five Things to Consider When Investing ESG in Homelessness Prevention – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  19. ESG Homelessness Prevention Eligibility During Eviction Moratoria – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  20. Flexibilities/Waivers Granted by the CARES Act + Mega Waiver and Guidance – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  21. Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  22. Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response (Disponsible en Espanol) – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  23. Notice CPD-20-10: Implementation Guidance for Use of CDBG-DR Funds as Non-Federal Cost Share for FEMA’s PA Program –
  24. Quick Guide to CDBG Eligible Activities to Support Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Response – HUD
  25. Quick Guide to CDBG Eligible Activities to Support Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  26. How Does the Federal CARES Act Eviction Moratorium Impact the ESG and CoC Programs? FAQs and Flyer - HUD
  27. Notice of Program Rules, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements Under the CARES Act for CDBG-CV Grants, FY 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants, and for Other Formula Programs - HUD
  28. CDBG-DR COVID-19 Notice of Waivers, Alternative Requirements, and Extensions for 2015-2019 Disasters - HUD
  29. CDBG-DR Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Extensions - HUD
  30. National Guidance on ESG in Support of Youth Experiencing Homelessness – A Way Home America and Many Partners & Others
  31. Using Existing, Repurposed, or New Funding to Respond to COVID-19 – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  32. Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – HUD
  33. COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Developing Your Funding Strategy – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  34. CDBG Coronavirus Overview and Uses – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  35. Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA - HUD
  36. HOPWA Guidance for COVID-19 – HUD webpage
  37. HOME COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  38. Housing Trust Fund COVID-19 Guidance – HUD webpage
  39. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs COVID-19 Grantee Guidance – HUD webpage
  40. FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified Application - FEMA
  41. FEMA Coronavirus Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures - FEMA
  42. CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver - HUD
  43. How to Make a CARES Act Grant Amendment Submission to HUD: Webinar for Entitlement Grantees – HUDwebinar
  44. Guidance on COVID-19 for VA Grantees Providing Homeless Services – VA
  45. SSVF COVID-19 Consolidated Guidance – VA
  46. HMIS Allowable Expenses for ESG – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  47. HMIS Budget and Staffing – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  48. Troubleshooting HESG Project Setup in IDIS – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  49. Rapid Expansion of HMIS: Things to Consider – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  50. CARES Act Eligibility and Recommended Uses for States and Local Jurisdictions - CSH
  51. COVID-19: Federal Resource Guideline Series - NAEH
  52. Coronavirus Relief Fund Fact Sheet – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  53. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Example of Allowable Uses of Funds - ACF
  54. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Guidance: ACF Reporting Requirement for FYSB RHY Programs - ACF
  55. Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness - HHS, HUD, FEMA, USICH
  56. FAQ on Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  57. COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Grants – Department of Labor
  58. Office on Violence Against Women Resources and FAQs for Grantees, Department of Justice – Department of Justice
  59. ACF grant flexibilities in conducting human service activities related to or affected by COVID-19 – HHS
  60. Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic - HHS
  61. TANF flexibilities in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic - HHS
  62. Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Rural Communities – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  63. COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - USDA
Planning and Operational Guidance from Federal and National Organizations
  1. Where to Prioritize Emergency Rental Assistance to Keep Renters in Their Homes– Urban Institute
  2. Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19– CDC
  3. CDC Eviction Moratorium Tenant Declaration Form– CDC
  4. Expiring Eviction Moratoriums and COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality– Various authors
  5. Wave of Evictions Nears as Moratorium Set to Expire– CBPP
  6. Diversion Overview– National Alliance to End Homelessness
  7. System Planning: A Framework for Homelessness Prevention– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  8. How to Design, Scale, and Fund a Homelessness Prevention Program During COVID-19– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  9. Homelessness Prevention: Effective and Efficient Prevention Programs– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  10. Prevention to Promote Equity – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  11. Community Strategies to Understand and Reduce Veteran Inflow into Homelessness – Urban Institute
  12. Targeting Homeless Prevention in the Midst of COVID-19 – HUD Webinar
  13. Five Charts That Explain the Homelessness-Jail Cycle – And How to Break It – Urban Institute
  14. Communities Can Better Prevent Homelessness through Housing- and Justice-System Partnerships – Urban Institute
  15. Justice Partnerships and Reentry Solutions – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  16. Strategies for Renter Protection – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  17. Jail Release to What: Behavioral Health Based Strategies to Address COVID-19– Policy Research, Inc.
  18. Strategies for Eviction Prevention– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  19. Developing a Centralized Rent Administration Program– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  20. Shallow Rent Subsidies– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  21. Summary and Analysis of Federal CARES Act Eviction Moratorium– National Housing Law Project
  22. Multifamily Federal Eviction Moratoriums Database and Map– National Low Income Housing Coaltion
  23. FAQ’s on Renters’ Rights – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  24. Rental Housing Instability, Homelessness, and COVID-19 Map – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  25. What an Effective Eviction Moratorium Must Include– Shelterforce
  26. CDBG Eviction Moratorium Q&A– U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  27. Anti-Eviction Measures to Prevent Homelessness and Reduce Transmission– Homebase
  28. What Can State and Local Governments Do to Stabilizers Renters during the Pandemic– Urban Institute
  29. What Can We Learn from New State and Local Assistance Programs for Renters Affected by COVID-19?– Urban Institute
  30. Estimating COVID-19 Near-Term Impact on Renters– Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley
  31. Increasing Equity in the Homeless Response System Through Expanding Procurement– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  32. Aggressive State Outreach Can Help Reach The 12 Million Non-Filers Eligible for Stimulus Payments– Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  33. Stimulus Payments Outreach Resources – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  34. Facilitating Low-Income Families’ Use of Emergency Paid Family Leave– U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources
  1. Housing Problem-Solving in Practice– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  2. Working with Them: Small-Scale Landlord Strategies for Avoiding Evictions– John Blazarini and Melody L. Boyd
  3. Eviction Moratorium Maps– Regional Housing Legal Services
  4. Interim Guidance on COVID-19 for RRH, Prevention, and PSH Projects– Community Shelter Board
  5. Landlord Tool-Kit for Responding to COVID-19 Impacted Tenants – Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania

Strengthening Systems for the Future

Guidance Regarding Federal Funding Sources
  1. New Omnibus: What It Means for Homelessness – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  2. Notice of Waivers and Alternative Requirements for the Emergency Solutions Grants ESG Program Under the CARES Act – HUD
  3. Grants Management - Procurement Strategies for ESG-CV – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  4. CPD Memo: Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 – HUD
  5. Grants Management Support - Staffing Options for ESG-CV Administration – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. Using ESG-CV to Help Those Currently Experiencing Homelessness First – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  7. Flexibilities/Waivers Granted by the CARES Act + Mega Waiver and Guidance – Department of Housing and Urban Development
  8. Emergency Rental Assistance – Ensuring Housing Stability During COVID-19 – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  9. Assessing Options for Federal Rental Assistance During the Pandemic – Urban Institute
  10. Housing Instability and Homelessness – CARES Act Suggestions– National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, National League of Cities, NAEH
  11. Sample Language for the ESG-CV Project Description in IDIS– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  12. Five Things to Consider When Investing ESG in Homelessness Prevention– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  14. Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response (Disponsible en Espanol)– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  15. Quick Guide to CDBG Eligible Activities to Support Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Response – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  16. How Does the Federal CARES Act Eviction Moratorium Impact the ESG and CoC Programs? FAQs and Flyer- HUD
  17. National Guidance on ESG in Support of Youth Experiencing Homelessness – A Way Home America and Many Partners & Others
  18. Using Existing, Repurposed, or New Funding to Respond to COVID-19– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  19. COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Developing Your Funding Strategy– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  20. CDBG Coronavirus Overview and Uses– National Low Income Housing Coalition
  21. Notice of Program Rules, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements Under the CARES Act for CDBG-CV Grants, FY 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants, and for Other Formula Programs– HUD
  22. CDBG-DR COVID-19 Notice of Waivers, Alternative Requirements, and Extensions for 2015-2019 Disasters – HUD
  23. CDBG-DR Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Extensions – HUD
  24. Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA- HUD
  25. HOPWA Guidance for COVID-19 – HUD webpage
  26. HOME COVID-19 Guidance– HUD webpage
  27. Housing Trust Fund COVID-19 Guidance– HUD webpage
  28. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs COVID-19 Grantee Guidance – HUD webpage
  29. FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified Application- FEMA
  30. HMIS Budget and Staffing - HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  31. FEMA Coronavirus Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures- FEMA
  32. CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver - HUD
  33. How to Make a CARES Act Grant Amendment Submission to HUD: Webinar for Entitlement Grantees– HUDwebinar
  34. Guidance on COVID-19 for VA Grantees Providing Homeless Services– VA
  35. SSVF COVID-19 Consolidated Guidance– VA
  36. HMIS Allowable Expenses for ESG– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  37. Rapid Expansion of HMIS: Things to Consider– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  38. CARES Act Eligibility and Recommended Uses for States and Local Jurisdictions- CSH
  39. COVID-19: Federal Resource Guideline Series- NAEH
  40. Coronavirus Relief Fund Fact Sheet – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  41. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Example of Allowable Uses of Funds- ACF
  42. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Guidance: ACF Reporting Requirement for FYSB RHY Programs- ACF
  43. Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness- HHS, HUD, FEMA, USICH
  44. Office on Violence Against Women Resources and FAQs for Grantees, Department of Justice – Department of Justice
  45. ACF grant flexibilities in conducting human service activities related to or affected by COVID-19– HHS
  46. Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic- HHS
  47. TANF flexibilities in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic - HHS
  48. Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Rural Communities– National Low Income Housing Coalition
  49. COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - USDA
Planning and Operational Guidance from Federal and National Organizations
  1. Equity Based Decision Making Framework and Video– National Innovation Service
  2. CoC Analysis Tool: Race and Ethnicity– HUD
  3. Creating a Cultural Equity Plan: Organizational Policies and Procedures – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  4. Staff Orientation to Racial Equity – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  5. Advancing Racial Equity through Assessments and Prioritization– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  6. Equity Capacity Building: Hiring, Supervision, Training– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  7. Racial Trauma and Trauma-Informed Services– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  8. Racial Inequities in Housing– Opportunity Starts at Home
  9. Equity-Driven Changes to Coordinated Entry Prioritization– U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  10. Holistic Investment Planning for State ESG Entitlements and Balance of State CoCs– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  11. Engaging Persons with Lived Experience of Homelessness in Your COVID-19 Response- HUD webinar
  12. Strategies for Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement When Developing Coordinated Investment Plan– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  13. Racial Equity & Coordinated Entry – Where Can Disparities Happen in the Process – NAEH
  14. Racial Equity Network Toolkit– NAEH
  15. Stella P Race and Ethnicity Analysis Guide- Department of Housing and Urban Development
  16. Stella P Insights and Action Steps Guide- Department of Housing and Urban Development
  17. Data & Equity: Using the Data You Have– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  18. Using Your Data to Analyze Racial Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic- NAEH
  19. Estimating Future Homelessness – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  20. An Equitable Framework for Housing Policy Solutions for COVID-19 and Beyond– Urban Institute
  21. Rehousing Activation and Racial Equity Part 1: Equity as the Foundation– HUD
  22. 3 Principles for an Antiracist, Equitable State Response to COVID-19 — and a Stronger Recovery– Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  23. An Invitation to Center Race in Government Responses to COVID-19- Living Cities
  24. Racially Equitable Responses to COVID-19– C4 Innovations
  25. An Equitable Systems Transformation Framework for COVID-19– National Innovation Service
  26. Centering Equity in Health and Housing Partnerships in Times of Crisis and Beyond- CSH
  27. Centering Equity in Times of Crisis and Uncertainty- CSH
  28. COVID-19 – Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources- Racial Equity Tools
  29. Equity Tool– CSH
  30. Racism, Homelessness, and COVID-19– National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
  31. Increasing Equity in the Homeless Response System Through Expanding Procurement– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  32. Tenant Talk: A Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Shelter in Place Requires Shelter – National Low Income Housing Coalition
  33. Serving Survivors Through Coordinated Entry – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  34. If You Want to Know How COVID-19 is Affecting People Experiencing Homelessness, Ask Us – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  35. Homelessness & COVID Considerations and Action Steps– National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), National Association of Community Health Centers, the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and UnitedHealthcare Community & State
  36. Housing Instability and Homelessness – CARES Act Suggestions– National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, National League of Cities, NAEH
  37. Using Data to Coordinate Care for People Experiencing Homelessness: Addressing COVID-19 and Beyond– National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  38. Communities Can Better Prevent Homelessness through Housing- and Justice-System Partnerships– Urban Institute
  39. Five Charts That Explain the Homelessness-Jail Cycle – And How to Break It– Urban Institute Evidence-based Service Delivery – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  40. Evidence-based Service Delivery– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  41. Justice Partnerships and Reentry Solutions– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  42. Considerations at the Intersection of the Homeless, Housing, and Criminal Justice Systems– Homebase
  43. Community Strategies to Understand and Reduce Veteran Inflow into Homelessness– Urban Institute
  44. Health System Investments in Housing: A Development Guide– CSH
  45. State of Homelessness 2020– NAEH
  46. Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing 2020– National Low Income Housing Coalition
  47. State & Local Policy Recommendations for COVID-19– CSH
  48. COVID-19 Statement and Recommendations– National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
  49. Managed Care Resource Brief- HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  50. COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Disparities for Black & Latino Communities – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  51. COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minorities– Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  52. Partnering with Local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)– HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  53. Getting Back to Housing– Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
  54. Housing as Healthcare During and After the COVID-19 Crisis– Kelly M. Doran, Stephen Cha, Richard Cho, Barbara DiPietro, Lillian Gelberg, Margot Kushel
  55. Responding to Coronavirus – Ensuring Housing Stability Recommendations– National Low Income Housing Coalition
  56. Responding to Coronavirus – Needed Regulatory Actions– National Low Income Housing Coalition
  57. Storm After the Calm – Profound Implications of COVID-19 for US Housing Policy– Abt Associates
  58. Let's Talk: Rehousing Strategy, Service Delivery and System Reform Webinar– HUD webinar
  59. COVID-19 Data Dashboard: Health Care for the Homeless Comparative Data– National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  60. Issue Brief #2: COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Needed Actions from Public Health and Emergency Response Systems– National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  61. Issue Brief #1: COVID & the HCH Community: Needed Policy Responses for a High-Risk Group– National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  62. COVID-19 & Policy Issues– National Health Care for the Homeless Council
  63. Leveraging Integrated Data to Support and Enhance COVID-19 Responses – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
  64. Data Integration Best Practices for Health Centers & Homeless Services – CSH
  65. Public Housing Authority Data Sharing Agreements – HUD Technical Assistance Providers
State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources
  1. State of the Nation’s Housing 2020 – Join Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
  2. Responding to COVID-19: Conversations with Homeless System Leaders – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  3. Recovery Plan Framework for People Experiencing Homelessness – Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority
  4. The Aftermath Plan – Responding to Homelessness in the Wake of COVID-19 – Win
  5. Community-Level Responses of Homelessness Assistance Programs to COVID-19 – National Alliance to End Homelessness
  6. COVID-19 Policy Response Tracker – National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
  7. Equity Impact Awareness Tool – King County Washington
  8. Race, Homelessness, and COVID-19 Guidance for Homeless Services Providers – Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
  9. COVID-19 State and Local Housing Policy and Legislative Responses Tracker - CSH
  10. COVID-19 Racial Equity Resource Guide - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
  11. Implicit Bias and COVID-19 Internal Guidance – Central City Concern, Portland, OR
  12. Reinforcing the Homelessness Crisis Response: Lessons from Seattle & King County - USICH webinar
  13. Future Planning for the Homelessness Response System: Lessons Learned from Seattle/King County, Los Angeles, and Houston – USICH webinar
  14. Tracking the COVID-19 Recession’s Effects on Food, Housing, and Employment Hardship – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities