Section P: Technical Assistance

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Technical Assistance (TA) is available for the planning and development of Supportive Housing Program projects and for Continuum of Care systems.

Technical Assistance Definition

Technical Assistance is used to increase the level of expertise to grantee and project sponsors. This is done by identifying and sharing information on best practices, providing critically needed training, and funding on-site consultations and other activities to improve our programs. The focus of SHP technical assistance is to help states, localities, and nonprofit organizations to better plan, develop, and administer their SHP projects and Continuum of Care strategies.

Receiving Technical Assistance

There are two types of funding for TA: local, and national. For local TA funding, grantees should consult with their local HUD field office. For national TA funding, grantees should first consult with their local HUD field office, after which the field office will refer the grantee to a College of Experts representative. The College of Experts is a cadre of expert practitioners who can assess the need, and provide the necessary technical assistance.

Examples of Technical Assistance

Often, the technical assistance given to an individual grantee can be replicated for other grantees having similar problems or needs. National TA normally results in a product or a training session intended for broad use. Examples of such recent technical assistance products include:

Guide to Continuum of Care Planning and Implementation, along with a Trainer Guide to facilitate the design and implementation of Continuum of Care systems.

In From the Cold: A Tool Kit for Creating Safe Havens for Homeless People on the
Street

What Works!: Job Strategies for Homeless People. This is a video and training package for integrating job strategies and services into supportive housing.

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