COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – September 7, 2021
The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. To support these partnerships and the vulnerable households served, HUD and its partners are issuing guidance from subject matter experts on best practices and lessons learned.
This digest contains recently published resources from HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and its national, state, and local partners.
HUD Resources
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Check the HUD Exchange page for frequent updates and resources from HUD, including the Infectious Disease Toolkit for CoCs.
Upcoming Office Hours |
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Other HUD Program Coronavirus Resources |
View resources from other HUD programs: |
New ResourcesFederal Agency Resources
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United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH): COVID-19 Resources |
Best practice examples developed by Seattle-King County, WA and Los Angeles, CA, as well as a collection of national resources. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): COVID-19 and Homeless Shelters Guidance |
Key Resources Include: On-site Guidance and Tools for Shelters and Alternate Care Facilities:
Community Planning and Coordination:
Overall CDC Guidelines, News, and FAQs:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): COVID-19 Response |
A collection of federal guidance, news, and responses to COVID-19.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates |
A collection of federal guidance, news, and responses to COVID-19 including TANF-ACF-PI-2020-01 (Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic). Key Resources:
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This portal will capture and share information on applications and timelines associated with the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. Treasury will make payments from the Fund to states and eligible units of local government. Eligible governments must submit completed payment materials no later than 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, April 17, 2020.
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Resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus, including information about COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Grants. |
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A collection of federal guidance, news, and responses to COVID-19. |
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments |
Tax guidance for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by COVID-19. Key Resources:
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Guidance from the VA on coronavirus and homelessness including a collection of national resources. Announcement
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Administration for Children and Families (ACF): COVID-19 Response & Resources |
Offering a National Listening Session Series: Preventing and Responding to Child Trafficking During COVID-19. |
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NIH: Homelessness and the Response to Emerging Infections Disease Outbreaks: Lessons from SARS |
A study from the Journal of Urban Health. |
National Partner Resources
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National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC): COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance on COVID-19 for homeless shelters and the NHCHC community, as well as a collection of national, state, and local resources. Webinars and Office Hours Publications
Issue Briefs
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Corporation for Sustainable Housing (CSH): COVID-19 Resources |
COVID-19 resources focused on centering equity in times of crisis and uncertainty. |
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Information on reporting discrimination, equity considerations, and other resources for Coronavirus. |
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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): Coronavirus and Housing/Homelessness |
A collection of resources, including upcoming and past webinars, congressional recommendations, national updates, state actions, local news, and federal guidance. Other Key Resources: |
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: COVID-19 Responses & Resources |
Guidance from The National Academies on coronavirus, including a collection of national resources.
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National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH): Coronavirus and Homelessness |
Guidance from NAEH on coronavirus and homelessness, including a collection of national resources. Access the COVID-19 Online Learning Series. |
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National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE): COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance from NCHE on coronavirus and homelessness including a collection of national resources. |
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National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM): COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance from NCMM on coronavirus and transportation including a collection of national resources.
Past Webinars |
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National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH): COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance from NCH on coronavirus and homelessness including a collection of national resources. |
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National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance from NNEDV on coronavirus and homelessness including a collection of national resources. |
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National League of Cities (NLC): Resources for Local Leaders |
Guidance from NLC on coronavirus and homelessness including a collection of national resources. |
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National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP): COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance from RTAP on coronavirus and transportation including a collection of national resources. |
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Mental Health America: Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources |
A range of resources and information from Mental Health America to aid individuals and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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A range of resources to provide communities with the information they need to rebuild their homeless responses systems in the wake of disasters, including:
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GovTech: A Resource Guide to Coronavirus for Government Leaders |
A collection of federal, state, and local guidance and responses to COVID-19. |
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Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security: COVID-19 Resources |
Guidance from John Hopkins Center for Health Security on coronavirus and homelessness including a collection of national resources. |
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National Governors Association: Steps states have taken to address Coronavirus |
Search for updated coronavirus resources available by state. |
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This page offers resources to help meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness, who are exceptionally vulnerable as COVID-19 disrupts education, services, and life across the country. |
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This report provides a series of recommendations for jails and prisons releasing individuals with complex mental health needs, substance use disorders, and medical and housing vulnerabilities to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA): Hotel – Hospital COVID-19 Response Playbook |
This document provides guidance for converting a hotel to and from operating as an alternative care site and operating guidance for a hotel acting as an alternate care site. |
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This article provides information on how states are bolstering their community health workforces to curb COVID-19 and improve the quality of care delivered to communities that have faced decades of discrimination. |
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Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center |
Builds the preparedness capacity (including prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts) of schools, school districts, and their community partners at the local, state, and Federal levels. |
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Co-Sheltering Collaborative: COVID-19 Guidelines for Co-Sheltering Environments |
Provides guidance for co-sheltering environments during the COVID-19 crisis. |
State and Local Partner Resources
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State of California: COVID-19 Systemwide Protocol for People Experiencing Homelessness | Recommended approach and flowchart protocol for COVID-19 response for individuals experiencing homelessness. |
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Recommendations for those who can’t stay home. |
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San Francisco Interim Guidance for Safe Sleeping Villages to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 |
Preliminary guidance developed by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for homeless service providers setting up and operating Safe Sleeping Villages. |
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Preliminary guidance developed by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for street based outreach workers and Healthy Streets Operation Center (HSOC) staff, and police assessing locations where people experiencing homeless are living on the streets during shelter in place. |
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COVID-19 guidance from ACHCH, including: |
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COVID-19 guidance from the Los Angeles Department of Health, including: |
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City of San Jose: COVID-19 Assistance for Homeless Community |
Outlines steps taken in San Jose to mitigate the impact COVID-19 could have on homeless individuals and families. |
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Nevada County's Homeless Plan for COVID-19 and other resources. |
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Hawaii |
State of Hawaii Behavioral Health & Homelessness Statewide Unified Response Group |
COVID-19 guidance for behavioral health and homelessness care providers in Hawaii. |
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Illinois |
COVID-19 screening questionnaire for homeless shelters. |
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Massachusetts |
Massachusetts Department of Public Health: COVID-19 and Homelessness: The Massachusetts Response |
Guidance on the response to COVID-19 in Massachusetts for homeless shelters. |
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New York |
Interim guidance for congregate settings, including homeless shelters, in New York City. |
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North Carolina |
Interim guidance for homeless shelters in North Carolina. |
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Ohio |
Interim guidance for Ohio’s domestic violence programs during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as of Sunday, March 22. |
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Guidelines for Establishing Hotel/Motels as Isolation, Quarantine, Respite or Emergency Shelters |
Ohio Balance of State guidance intended to help communities establish non-congregate options using hotel/motel settings during the COVID-19 crisis. |
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Texas |
Texas Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Communication Tools |
Communications and media tools for spreading awareness about COVID-19 in Texas. |
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Washington |
Preparation and actions from Seattle Downtown Emergency Service Center. |