VA's expectation is that homeless Veterans eligible for VA
services are connected to care as quickly as possible and rapidly
assigned to an intervention that will assist them in resolving
their homelessness. While VA funded programs are allowed to
conduct assessments and make direct placements into homeless
assistance programs, this must be done in collaboration with the
CoC. SSVF providers are encouraged to work closely with CoCs and
the CE process to establish screening practices that facilitate
rapid referrals when Veteran households present for services.
Active collaboration and troubleshooting will produce improvements
that have a positive impact not only for Veteran households but
for all households that flow through CE. SSVF providers can review
the entire document here.
VA Integration in Coordinated Entry Policy Guidance
Community Coordination Documents
Federal Criteria and Benchmarks Review ToolImplementing Coordinated/Centralized Intake
Master List Template and Benchmark Generation Tool
VA Homeless Programs Coordination
Ending Homelessness Review and Discussion GuideVA Service Connected Income Exclusion Guidance
SSVF and VA EHA Collaboration Fact Sheet - January 27, 2021
SSVF and VA Emergency Housing Conferencing - February 2021
SSVF Community Plan Summary
SSVF Fact Sheet
SSVF Planning to End Homelessness Among Veterans FAQs
VA Coordinated Entry Fact Sheet for SSVF Grantees
Memorandum: Guidance on Veteran Eligibility Among VHA Homeless Programs
HUD-VASH and SSVF Coordination Memo - May 18, 2023
SSVF & HUD-VASH Collaborative Case Management Overview
Sample SSVF & HUD-VASH Collaborative Case Management Agreement
Progressive Assistance and Coordination with HUD-VASH
Helpful Links
USICH Ending Veteran HomelessnessHUD-VASH Program
VA GPD Website
Locator for Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) Contacts