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CTBOS is a coalition of private and public-sector agencies and individuals working to prevent and end homelessness in Connecticut. CT BOS oversees over $45 million annually in federal funding for more than 120 transitional, rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing projects located Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, New London, Windham, Tolland and Middlesex counties.
Save the Date
The next Steering Committee meeting will be held on 5/20/22 from 11am-12:30pm. All meetings are open. Follow the link below to attend:
- https://zoom.us/j/95644878479?pwd=Wm9hamJka2Z5V0xWVXlidFRCZHE1UT09
- Meeting ID: 956 4487 8479
- Password: 414595
- Phone: 646-876-9923
See the COVID-19 Tab for additional valuable information and links for COVID-19 and Homeless Services.
Eligibility Verification
These resources are intended to help CT BOS providers to verify CoC program participant eligibility and ensure that participant charts contain adequate eligibility documentation. They have been customized for the CT BOS CoC and may not be entirely applicable to other CoCs. These resources are updated periodically, and the most recent versions are available here.
CT BOS Policies
The CT BOS Steering Committee has adopted policies and provides tools to help support compliance with HUD requirements and efforts to assist homeless people to obtain housing, economic stability and enhanced quality of life.
Project Monitoring
CT BOS offers on-site monitoring to help grantees prepare for HUD monitoring visits, reduce the risk of funding being recaptured by HUD, and identify areas of need for technical assistance. The CT BOS monitoring guide and links to HUD monitoring exhibits are available here. The guide has been customized for the CT BOS CoC and may not be entirely applicable to other CoCs.
Resources
Additional HUD and CT specific resources are available here. These include: the HUD Exchange website, CoC Program Interim Rule, HUD CoC Grants Administration User Guide, DMHAS CoC Rental Assistance Documents, Environmental Review Resources, and the CT HMIS website.
Latest News
New HUD COVID Waiver Notice
New Round of HUD CoC, ESG & YHDP Waivers Released. See COVID page for details.
Several COVID-19 Waivers Expired
Several COVID-19 Related Waivers for CoC and YHDP expired on 9/30/21. See CT BOS Memo for details.
Now Available: Indirect Cost and Renewal Application Training Materials
On CoC Application Page Webinar slides: CT BOS Renewal Application Submission-PDF Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/Yaz6cAcC70A Webinar slides: Indirect Cost Admin Training-PDF…
Upcoming Events
CT BOS Office Hours
Webinars are from 11 a.m. – noon unless otherwise noted. Join at the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/95644878479?pwd=Wm9hamJka2Z5V0xWVXlidFRCZHE1UT09
Meeting ID: 956 4487 8479, Password: 414595, Phone: 646-876-9923
Next Meeting: TBD
Steering Committee Meetings
Meetings are conducted via Zoom.
May 20, 2022 – 11 – 12:30 p.m.
June 17, 2022 – 11 – 12:30 p.m.
July 15, 2022 – 11 – 12:30 p.m.
August 19, 2022 – 11 – 12:30 p.m.
September 16, 2022 – 11 – 1:00 p.m. (Semi-Annual)
Webinars
Statewide Rapid Rehousing Utility Allowance & Reimbursement
- June 13, 2022 – 1 – 3 p.m.
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