ATTACHMENT E - SQUARES.pdf

This document is an informational overview of SQUARES 2.0, a web-based system developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support homeless veterans. SQUARES 2.0 provides an online portal for VA staff and authorized organizations to quickly confirm veteran eligibility, perform batch inquiries among shelters and community service providers, and offer Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant Per Diem (GPD) services without requiring veterans to physically visit a VA Medical Center. Access is limited to VA staff and organizations receiving VA homeless program grant funding, who must sign a data use agreement to utilize the system.

The system's key upgrades include immediate eligibility confirmation, information about military service, VHA enrollment details, and the ability to identify veterans experiencing homelessness and refer them to appropriate health or homelessness services. Training details and additional information are available at https://www.va.gov/homeless/squares, with the goal of creating a more accurate service network for homeless and at-risk veterans. The document is part of a federal contract opportunity (Solicitation Number: 36C26225R0075) for New Residential Services Beds for Women, issued by the VA Veterans Health Administration.