D.8 Appendix additional forms.pdf

This document is an informational overview of SQUARES 2.0, a VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) web-based system designed to help homeless veterans access services more efficiently. SQUARES 2.0 provides immediate eligibility confirmation, batch inquiries for shelters and community providers, and enables VA staff and authorized organizations to quickly identify and refer veterans to appropriate healthcare and homelessness services.

The system allows care providers to submit Veteran identification traits online, with the portal returning eligibility results for homeless grant programs. Access is limited to VA staff, organizations receiving VA homeless program grant funding, and community-based homeless service organizations that sign a data use agreement. Training details and additional information are available at https://www.va.gov/homeless/squares, with the overall goal of simplifying and accelerating support for homeless and at-risk veterans.