Download the SSVF brochure. Basic eligibility requirements:
Click here to access the 2025 Income limits
(Household income no greater than 80% area median income)
Homelessness prevention services are intended for eligible Veteran families who are imminently at-risk of experiencing literal homelessness (e.g., entering an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation) but for SSVF assistance. Veterans may be enrolled in homelessness prevention services if they anticipate becoming literally homeless in the next 30 days. SSVF will work with Veterans on Rapid Resolution interventions while maintaining the ability to escalate services as needed. This includes Veteran families who may be living in a doubled-up housing situation and who are also imminently at risk of experiencing literal homelessness.
SSVF provide short to medium-term intervention and stabilization supports for eligible Veterans including:
Diversion as the most targeted form of prevention.
Housing Problem Solving Strategies: Crisis intervention solutions like landlord mediation and connection to other rental assistance programs can be key to helping Veterans sustain housing.
Case management is the central focus of the SSVF Program. Our case managers have a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to understanding veteran’s needs. Case management services include: Household needs assessment, Individualized housing stability plan that includes specific goals toward securing stable housing, Linkages to VA benefits and other community resources, Intensive collaboration with clients to ensure progress from the time of intake until exit from the program.
Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) is one of many methods case managers use to help clients remain in or obtain permanent housing . TFA is only provided in conjunction with case management. All payments are made to 3rd parties on a case-by-case basis. Eligible assistance includes: Rental Arrears, Security Deposit/1st Month’s Rent, Utility Deposits and Arrears, Moving Costs, Transportation, Emergency Housing Assistance, Childcare, and General Housing Stability Assistance.
SSVF provides legal services to assist participants with issues that interfere with a Veteran Families ability to obtain or retain permanent housing or supportive services. SSVF aims to assess and connect Veterans with appropriate legal services as needed.
SSVF Housing & Healthcare Navigators provide specialty services to Veteran households to assist them in their housing search and stabilization, as well as connection to VA health care benefits or community health care services where Veterans are not eligible for VA care. HCS’ SSVF Housing and Healthcare Navigators aim to provide case management and care coordination, housing and health education, interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and conduct case consultation as appropriate. Additionally, as necessary, the HCS SSVF Housing and Healthcare Navigators work closely with the Veteran’s core service providers and members of the Veteran’s assigned interdisciplinary treatment team.
With the support of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs we provide short, intensive Case Management and Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) to address a host of factors that affect the housing stability of veteran families (joblessness, limited income, disability, mental illness, credit/budget issues, etc.) and link veterans to the following services:
Call us at (202) 667-7706 to speak with an Eligibility Specialist who will schedule you for an SSVF Clinic appointment.
Service providers may complete the referral form and send it directly to us at ssvfprogram@housingetc.org.
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
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