DCF has drafted a proposal for the administration of HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
Rapid Re-housing is an important strategy in the AHS COVID-19 Housing Recovery plan. Rapid Re-housing focuses on reducing trauma, temporary rental assistance for households to secure an apartment, connecting households to employment, mental health, and other supports, and can offer an opportunity to bridge to permanent affordable housing. Pairing rental assistance with individualized housing retention support is key. While this strategy will not work for every household, it is an important tool for local Homeless Continua of Care at this time.
Due to emergent needs, DCF will move to implement this proposal quickly. We ask local Homeless Continua of Care to discuss and provide feedback as soon as possible.
Best,
Sarah
Sarah Phillips
Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
sarah.phillips@vermont.gov
