Library — Federal Policy Brief
|
Federal Policy Brief | July 17, 2009
President Obama and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki have made ending veterans homelessness a top priority, and Congress has been exploring legislative solutions to the problem. While there is great interest in Congress and the Administration, it is unclear how veterans legislation will move forward. The Alliance believes that any bill should bolster the capacity of the VA to provide assistance to all veterans who are homeless or are at risk, including through rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, short-term emergency assistance, and outreach services.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | July 17, 2009
The Alliance strongly urges Congress to capitalize the National Housing Trust Fund and identify additional funding sources to reach its goal of creating 1.5 million affordable housing units over the next 10 years. |
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | June 29, 2009
Given the debate in Congress over health care reform, the Alliance has prepared two recommendations for inclusion in health care reform. First, that at least every American living below the federal poverty level must be eligible for Medicaid; second, that Medicaid eligible populations must have access to integrated health services that include mental health and substance use treatment.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | June 24, 2009
This document includes information about the specific policy request related to the FY 2010 appropriations priorities.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | June 17, 2009
This document provides a section-by-section analysis of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act signed into law in May 2009. |
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | June 15, 2009
This report by the National Foster Care Coalition is entitled "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: Frequently Asked Questions on the Provisions Designed to Impact Youth and Young Adults." It reviews numerous common questions, including those around the extension of foster care to age 21, which was included in the Act.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | May 22, 2009
This one-pager explains how homeless families will benefit from the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, which reauthorizes McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs and was signed into law on May 20, 2009.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | May 21, 2009
This document provides the legislative text of S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on May 20, 2009. Contained within S. 896 was the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. The text of the HEARTH Act begins on page 32 of the bill.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | April 29, 2009
Many health care agencies assisting those experiencing homelessness are able to receive Medicaid reimbursement for by providing targeted case management services. The Alliance outlines three main reason for the Administration not to limit case management activities.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | April 29, 2009
In May 2008, the Alliance provided comments to the Department of Health and Human Services explaining the importance of protecting health care for the homeless clinics and consolidated community health centers across the country. These clinics and centers provide an important safety net for people without health insurance or with insufficient access to health care services.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | April 10, 2009
This two-page brief provides highlights of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act that was signed into law by President Obama on May 20, 2009.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | March 24, 2009
This short brief provides an overview of many of the important provisions that were contained in HUD's Notice for the HPRP funds.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | March 9, 2009
Up to $5 billion is available to states under the economic recovery act for the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund. This brief explores how improving TANF agencies' capacity to work in concert with local efforts to prevent homelessness and re-house families can be used effectively to improve outcomes and end homelessness. |
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | March 6, 2009
A movement to end homelessness is underway in our nation. Nearly 300 communities have adopted concrete plans to end homelessness, utilizing focused, outcome-driven strategies. As a result, leading communities have substantially reduced the number of people who are homeless. However, almost 3.5 million Americans will still experience homelessness this year and the recession could put many more low income families and individuals at risk. Federal investments in proven interventions should be taken to scale to ensure those who are most at risk do not become homeless, and that we address the housing and service needs of those who are or who become homeless.
|
|
|
Federal Policy Brief | March 6, 2009
Increase funding to $2.2 billion for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants Program and continue the rapid re-housing for families program. Homeless youth require housing programs tailored to meet the demands of transition from adolescence to adulthood on an individual basis. This paper explores housing options for young people experiencing homelessness.
|
