The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health awarded $1,054,851 to Front Steps Inc. Austin Resource Center For The Homeless through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF; CFDA 64.033) on October 1, 2021.
Through this project grant, Front Steps Inc. will provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Required services include outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. Optional services funded can provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for needs such as childcare, housing, transportation, utilities, and relocation costs. The goal is to help Veteran families maintain stability as they access permanent community housing.