CoC Governance Charter Annual Review: Draft Open for Public Comment
The RTFH is soliciting public comment on the draft of annual updates to the Continuum of Care Board’s Governance Charter. A summary of changes can be found here. The current version of the Charter with proposed changes can be found here. In addition to soliciting...Recapping the 2022 RTFH Conference on Homelessness
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) recently hosted a two-day conference of local, state and national experts with the goal of improving our collective understanding and approach to the No. 1 issue facing the San Diego region and many others: homelessness....Special Notice of Funding Opportunity (Special NOFO) and the FY 2022 NOFO Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition
On June 22, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a new funding source, the Special Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness for 2022. Referred to as the Special NOFO, this supplemental...HHAP-3 Public Comment
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH), as the Lead Agency for the San Diego Continuum of Care (CoC), is seeking public comment on information to be included in the CoC’s application to the State of California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) for...2022 Point in Time Count Data Released
Data shows progress and opportunities, provides insights into who is experiencing homelessness in San Diego County SAN DIEGO – The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) today released the topline results from the 2022 WeAllCount Point-in-Time Count, a one-day...Sean Spear Selected to Lead CoC Advisory Board
SAN DIEGO – Community HousingWorks CEO Sean Spear has been named the new Chair of the Continuum of Care (CoC) Advisory Board for the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH). Spear brings a unique perspective to the chairmanship, having served as a top local and...Public Comment Period – Proposed Updates to the CoC Advisory Board’s Governance Charter
The RTFH is soliciting public comment on proposed annual updates to the Continuum of Care Advisory Board’s Governance Charter. The public comment period will close on April 1, 2022. A summary of changes can be found here. The current version of the Charter can be...Regional Task Force on Homelessness Announces New Hires
SAN DIEGO – The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) is excited to announce the addition of two seasoned public affairs and communications professionals, Jordan Beane and Tony Manalatos, to their growing organization. “I am thrilled to add Jordan and Tony to...New Date for the WeAllCount
RTFH is committed to doing everything possible to keep people who are experiencing homelessness safe, as well as those of us who work and volunteer each year conducting the Point-in-Time Count. The Continuum of Care’s Advisory Board approved...NOFO Updates
Please see these updates for the NOFO Priority Listing, the Local Ranking Order Final Posting and the CoC Consolidated Application posted for the NOFO below. FY2021 CoC NOFO Priority Listing – 12/11/2021 Approved Local Ranking Order Final Posting –...Public Notice: FY 2021 CoC NOFO FINAL Ranking
Please click here to review the rankings.Public Notice: FY 2021 CoC NOFO Preliminary Results
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC) to provide a series of public notices during the annual CoC NOFO Competition. The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) and the...NOFO 2021 Request for Proposals, Rating and Ranking Tool
This post includes the formal FY 21 CoC Competition Request for Proposals; an excel file containing Rating and Ranking protocols and separate spreadsheets with the rating factors and values for each project type. When complete, the results of the Rating and Ranking...Public Input on the Regional Community Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in San Diego
On behalf of the CoC, the RTFH is seeking input from the community on the draft Regional Community Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in San Diego. This is very much a working draft and the RTFH is encouraging honest and open feedback on the content within...FY 2021 NOFO Call for Applications and Local Process
On August 18, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition. HUD requires local CoC’s to review, rate, rank, and determine funding allocations for all...Notice – FY 2021 NOFO Release and Highlights
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), CoC Program Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for 2021 was released on August 18, 2021. Formerly known as the NOFA, This document provides a summary of critical information and highlights...Justice and Homeless Systems Training
It has repeatedly been demonstrated and borne out through data that the prevalence of people involved in the justice system and experiencing homelessness is significant. RTFH is working with Homebase, a technical assistance provider made available through HUD, to...Motivational Interviewing Training
Motivational Interviewing Training As RTFH continues to promote the implementation of the Homeless Outreach Standards, training resources are being identified within the Standards for homeless outreach workers. These training resources are available for staff who...RTFH Changes its Name to Better Reflect the Reality of People Experiencing Homelessness
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness is now the official name of the non-profit organization SAN DIEGO, CA., July 27, 2021 – What may seem like a minor change is intended to send a very big message from the non-profit organization that leads, coordinates, promotes...2021 PIT Report
The 2021 PIT report is available now – click here to read.San Diego CoC Community Standards
HUD requires every CoC to have adopted written standards that govern the provision of CoC and ESG funded programs. This includes standards for homelessness prevention, street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive...Community Outreach Standards – Version 3
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness has made a revision to the Community Outreach Standards, in Section 14.3. The updated version (Version 3) is attached – please click here. The revised Standards clarify that if someone is unable to be contacted for at...Key Data Points Explain Complex Picture of Homelessness in San Diego County in 2020
RTFH is Responsible for Tracking and Analyzing Data, Finding Gaps in the System SAN DIEGO, CA., April 20, 2021 – Addressing homelessness during a global pandemic has proven to be one of most formidable challenges for many communities over the past year. The Regional...RTFH 2020 Homeless Response System Report
The RTFH 2020 Homeless Response System Report can be found by clicking here.Regional Task Force on Homelessness Joins National ‘Built for Zero’ Initiative to End Veteran Homelessness
SAN DIEGO, Mar 23, 2021 – Continuing to advance the focused effort to end veteran homelessness in the City of San Diego, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) and its partners have signed onto a national initiative known as Built for Zero, led by Community...Continuum of Care Governance Charter Annual Review: Open for Public Input
As part of the annual review of the CoC Governance Charter, the CoC has developed proposed Charter updates. The previous version of the Charter, version 6.0 is available here, and the updated version 7.0 is available here, and the Summary of Changes can be found here....Rapid-Rehousing System-Wide Operating Standards of Practice
Rapid Rehousing System-Wide Operating Standards of Practice The CoC’s RRH Standards of Practice can be found by clicking on this link. This document is intended to serve as a guide to service providers and funders engaged in RRH activities in the San Diego...New Regional Task Force on Homelessness Committee to Address Intersection of Health and Homelessness
NEW REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE HOMELESS COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS INTERSECTION OF HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS Link Between Health and Homelessness Has Been Magnified by Covid-19 Pandemic SAN DIEGO, CA., February 25, 2021 – Experts have long understood that a person’s health...Regional Task Force on Homelessness Adds Diversity and Expertise with New Board Members
REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE HOMELESS ADDS DIVERSITY AND EXPERTISE WITH NEW BOARD MEMBERS Seven New Board Members Bring Housing, Homelessness and Community Service to RTFH Continuum of Care Advisory Board SAN DIEGO, CA., February 18, 2021 – Two of the region’s newest...CDC Updates: COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness: FAQ’s
CDC guidance around COVID Vaccinations and people who are homeless can be found here.Regional Task Force on Homelessness and Father Joe’s Villages to Participate in Statewide Health and Homelessness Learning Community
The Joint Application Was Selected Out of More Than 40 Proposals From Across The State
New Board Structure has the Regional Task Force on Homelessness Positioned to Take a Larger Role in Tackling the Challenges Ahead
San Diego’s Authority on Homelessness Best Practices and Policies has Created Two New Boards to Better Lead the Region
SAN DIEGO, CA., December 28, 2020 – Two boards rather than one will guide efforts by the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH) to end homelessness in San Diego County, while enhancing the organization’s ability to bring critical funding to the region…
Homelessness Webinars, Recordings, and Articles
Homelessness Webinars, Recordings, and Articles
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Portable Power Banks
If you work with the unsheltered population and wish to assist in distributing power banks to the customers, please submit a request to us at COVID-Homeless@sdcounty.ca.gov. Please note that supplies are limited and we will work with your individual agency to...New Telehealth Provider to Access Temporary Lodging
A new contracted telehealth service has been developed that will make it easier for Homeless Outreach Workers to place individuals in isolation/quarantine should they need it. If a team on the ground runs into someone displaying symptoms, they just need to call the...Updated Data on People Experiencing Homelessness
On Fridays, the County provides statistics specifically related to people who are experiencing homelessness. Click here to view the data shared September 4, 2020.Public Health Order Updates
View the latest guidance for COVID-19 in the Public Health Order. (Effective September 1, 2020) Amended Section 8: Updated requirements for face coverings as described and required in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance. Amended Section 11:...2020 PIT/WeAllCount Report
2020 PIT Report
The Regional Task for on the Homeless (RTFH) has released the 2020 Point in Time (PIT) WeAllCount report from the count that started on Jan. 23, 2020.
Learn more about these newly released reports above by clicking on the title “2020 PIT/WeAllCount Report.”
