Policy
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH)
The HEARTH amends and reauthorizes the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act with substantial changes, including:
- A consolidation of HUD’s competitive grant programs;
- The creation of a Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program;
- A change in HUD’s definition of homelessness and chronic homelessness;
- A simplified match requirement;
- An increase in prevention resources; and,
- An increase in emphasis on performance.
The Ventura County Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry System provides client services through a network of providers, following these local policies:
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