This $704,499 project grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health will support the Community Action Agency in providing supportive services to very low-income veteran families through the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (VSSVF). As outlined in the program description for CFDA 64.033, the agency will coordinate or provide supportive services to veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.
Required services include outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits. The agency may also provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties for childcare, emergency housing and utilities, transportation, rental and utility payment assistance, security deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability support. These services aim to prevent and end veteran homelessness as specified in the VSSVF program goals. The award's Aug. 19, 2022 date indicates funding was recently provided to allow the Community Action Agency to continue delivering supportive services for very low-income veteran households.