Homelessness Resources: April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Response and Homelessness: An Action and Resource Guide

Disease Risks and Homelessness (HUD)
Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing Homelessness (HUD)
Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Shelters (HUD)
Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Encampments (HUD)
Infectious Disease Preparedness Guidance for Homeless Assistance Providers (HUD)
Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (HUD)
Resources for Homeless Shelters (CDC)
Interim Guidance for Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness (CDC)
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) COVID-19 Resources (USICH)

COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Homeless Providers: Daily Resource Digest

Digest for April 16, 2020

The recent emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. To support these partnerships and the vulnerable households served, relevant federal agencies are issuing guidance from subject matter experts on lessons learned from previous response efforts to infectious diseases.

Below are new resources from HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and their federal, state, and local partners. SNAPS will share daily updates highlighting new COVID-19 prevention and response resources targeted to homeless providers.

New HUD SNAPS Resources

New FAQ: May recipients and subrecipients of CoC Program funds purchase cell phones and wireless service plans for program participants to use when receiving supportive services?

Visit the SNAPS Disease Risks and Homelessness page for a full list of COVID-19 infectious disease prevention and response resources.

New National Partner Resources

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): COVID-19 Response