The following are programs arranged by federal agency that support local initiatives to prevent and end homelessness, published in the December 19, 2022 Strategic Plan, US Interagency Council on Honelessness: All In: Appendix B: Inventory of Targeted and Non-Targeted Federal Programs to Prevent and End Homelessness, pp.73-86. Much more information (data collection, key program offices, legislation, agency-specific initiatives) is in Appendix B.
Is Rhode Island taking advantage of all of these programs?
PROGRAMS TARGETED AT HOMELESSNESS
AGENCY: EDUCATION
•McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
•American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth Program
•National Center for Homeless Education
AGENCY: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
•Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals
•Health Care for the Homeless Program
•Programs for Runaway and Homeless Youth Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness: Basic Center Program; Transitional Living Program; Maternity Group Home Program; Street Outreach Program
•Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
•Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH)
•SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
•The National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth (i.e., National Runaway Safeline
AGENCY: HOMELAND SECURITY
•Emergency Food and Shelter Program
AGENCY; HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
•Continuum of Care Program
•Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Program-CARES Act (ESG-CV)
•HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) and Tribal HUD-VASH
•Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
•Emergency Housing Vouchers provided by the American Rescue Plan
AGENCY: JUSTICE
•Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program
•Tribal Governments Program
•Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
AGENCY: LABOR
•Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program
AGENCY: VETERANS AFFAIRS
•Community Resource and Referral Centers
•Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program
•Grant and Per Diem Program
•Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program
•Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team
•Homeless Veterans Community Employment Services
•Homeless Veterans Dental Program
•HUD-VASH
•Supportive Services for Veterans Families
•Veteran Justice Outreach Initiative
•Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program
PROGRAMS NON-TARGETED AT HOMELESSNESS
See Appendix B. Many additional federal programs are available for addressing homelessness.
