Resources for the Veterans Community
Homeless Veterans Outreach and Awareness
The tragedy of homelessness among veterans persists, even when the economy is robust and unemployment
is low. Homeless veterans require remedial education, job search and counseling assistance, medical
services, and transitional housing in order to re-enter the labor market. Past efforts by local and
private entities have been successful to a point in assisting homeless veterans with their limited
resources and programs. The Department's Veterans Services Division addresses these needs.
The CDVA Veterans Service Division communicates information to community-based organizations, veteran
service organizations, and government agencies; attends community outreach events for homeless veterans
including Stand Downs, care fairs, resource fairs, and opportunity days.
Additionally, the division is the State's point of contact for government agencies, community-based
organizations, and California Stand Downs for matters pertaining to homeless veterans; conducts outreach
to nonprofit community-based organizations assisting homeless veterans; generates public awareness of
the issue of homeless veterans; and provides referrals to homeless veterans for transitional housing
and Stand Downs.
You may also wish to read our Fact Sheet on
Homeless Veterans Programs
HUD-VASH Question and Answer Chart Released
HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs are jointly administering 10,000 permanent housing vouchers funded in FY08 under the HUD VA Supportive Housing
(HUD-VASH) program. HUD and the VA developed a Questions and Answers to assist stakeholders in understanding the HUD-VASH program and the role that
Continuums of Care and homeless service providers and Field Offices have already taken or may take to help address and alleviate homelessness within
the veteran community. To view the Q and A chart, click here.
For more information, contact:
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran Services Division
Phone (916) 653-2573
Fax (916) 653-2563
vetservices@cdva.ca.gov