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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule would increase access to benefits for direct service providers (DSP)
The Direct Service Provider workforce is the backbone of our country’s home and community-based services (HCBS) system. However, low pay and absence of benefits (together with other factors), have caused high rates of turnover and recruiting challenges. These issues...
Medicaid coverage of non-emergency medical transportation
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 includes language that helps to remove transportation barriers for people with Medicaid seeking needed healthcare. Specifically, the law requires states to ensure necessary transportation for Medicaid beneficiaries to and from...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Launches Rental Assistance Finder to Help Renters and Landlords
Right now, emergency rental assistance is available across the country through locally run programs. Today, the CFPB debuted a new tool that helps renters and landlords look up rental assistance in their area and apply for assistance. The Rental Assistance Finder is...
Identifying and Mapping State and Local Coordinated Services Approaches
Program services, such as health care, nutritious food, housing, early care, and education, are often delivered in silos, creating access barriers for families. This Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation blogpost present an interactive map that documents 95...
2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Action Plans
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency invites you to attend the following informal public input sessions regarding its Action Plans for the HOME, HTF, and HOPWA Programs for Program Year 2022: Drafts of the 2022 HOME and NHTF Applications may be found on the OHFA website:...