Articles for the Topic "PATH Resources"

Assessing the Evidence: What We Know About Outreach and Engagement

2009-02-24T01:01:28

Many of us recognize the value in outreach and engagement, and we practice and promote it in our communities. But what defines it? How do we know what works? How do we know that our approach to outreach is consistent with other successful approaches? This evidence brief shares preliminary findings from HRC’s review of outreach and engagement.

Coordinating prevention and re-housing initiatives: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs

2009-09-04T03:34:32

This one-page overview suggests ways for communities to coordinate with TANF agencies to efficiently use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.

Health Care and Medicaid: Weathering the Recession

2009-09-04T03:49:34

This article discusses the impact of the recession on public health care coverage and addresses implications for families, providers, and state and federal policy.

PATH Legislation: Public Health Service Act Part C: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

2010-06-08T09:26:11

Section C of the Public Health Service Act outlines the specifics of the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) grant.

PATH Webcast Resource: Introduction to the New PATH Website

2009-09-17T04:28:07

This free PATH webcast, which aired on July 21, 2009, introduced PATH Providers to the functionality of the new PATH website. This presentation was delivered by Laura Gillis and Rachael Kenney of the PATH Technical Assistance Center.

Technical Assistance Resource Page: Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

2010-06-22T03:02:15

SAMHSA is encouraging PATH programs to use their local Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) to collect and report PATH data. Many PATH providers are required to use HMIS for other programs within their agencies and some of them enter information about their PATH consumers in HMIS. When PATH providers use HMIS, it reduces reporting burden by eliminating dual record keeping and integrates PATH into the local service continuum. This helps local communities, HUD, and HHS understand how PATH helps people who are homeless to move from the streets into shelters and housing. (Authors)