HDAP Program Guide

Housing & Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP)

Index

Documents

Funding Timeline

Introduction

Eligibility

Additional Funding &Co-Enrollment

Eligibility Considerations

Program Design

Program Expansion

Quarterly Data

Design Considerations

Changes

Program Components

Introduction

The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) was established by Assembly Bill 1603 (Chapter 25, Statutes of 2016) and updated by Senate Bill (SB) 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes 2019) to assist people experiencing homelessness who are likely eligible for disability benefits by providing advocacy for disability benefits as well as housing support. HDAP has four core components: Outreach, case management, disability advocacy, and housing assistance.

SB 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2019)

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

HDAP Funding Timeline

HDAP Program Established

FY 2021-22

2019

FY 2022-23

2016/17

2017/20

$25 million ongoing

$25 million ongoing

$25 million allocated ongoing

$43.5 million General Fund

$150 million one-time funding

$150 million one-time funding

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

HDAP Program Documents

WIC sections 18999

ACWDL September 13,2021

ACWDLAugust 10,2020

ACWDLSeptember 21, 2022

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

HDAP Program Eligibility

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Individuals, youth, and families are eligible for HDAP if they are likely eligible for disability benefits.

The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program serves individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are likely eligible for disability benefits.

Individuals likely eligible for disability benefits must also be either:A) Chronically homeless,B) Homeless, or C) At risk of homelessness

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Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

ELigibility COnsiderations

• Develop a screening process for HDAP based on eligibility requirements

• There is considerable overlap between Home Safe and HDAP, so ensure that Home Safe screening forms check for HDAP eligibility. Participants can be co-enrolled.
• Determine how participants are prioritized, if eligible.

• Who is determining prioritization? Is the process straightforward on the screening form? Is it done consistently?
• When is someone considered enrolled?
• Who is in charge of quality control of screening and enrollment?
• How often do you pull reports from your database?
• What is the length of time for screening/intake to the next touch point?
• Equity Check: Do your enrolled participants closely track your county demographics for the most vulnerable populations?

Additional Funding & Co-Enrollment

HDAP should/can be used in tandem with other resources to leverage and maximize services available to families. These are also key programs for identifying HDAP-eligible families, and systemic co-enrollment is encouraged when it meets the local prioritization and services plans. Click the images to learn more about some of the programs that can be used alongside HDAP

HDAP Program Expansion

Due to funding availability in prior grant cycles, most HDAP programs primarily served individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. With the additional program expansion funds, grantees may now have the resources to expand services in two directions;

• Grantees are encouraged to expand services to additional groups, provided that funding does not displace or supplant existing resources.

• Grantees may offer homelessness prevention services to those at risk of homelessness, as well as serve people who have recently become homeless.

Click the images to read more.

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

Program Design

HDAP is intended to support participants in meeting two important program goals: Securing disability benefits and stabilizing in permanent housing. Grantees must offer these four core components.

• Outreach
• Case Management

• Disability Benefits Advocacy
• Housing Assistance

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

Program Design COnsiderations

• Who is responsible for emergency needs identified during the screening process?
• What is the warm handoff process between eligibility and the next touch point? What is the next touch point? How do you distinguish the urgency of each case?
• How will team members communicate with each other at each step?

• How long do you anticipate participants will be enrolled?
• What will you do if someone needs long-term subsidies and wrap-around supports exceeding your average stay length? Where does that exist? How can you ensure participants are eligible for longer-term support?
• What does a transition to another program look like?

• How will your program follow up with clients after they leave your program?
• Are you connected to the larger rehousing system and do you know how it works? How will you share data?

QuarterlY Data

HDAP Programs must submit data quarterly to CDSS in the “HDAP PII” Report. The HDAP 18 report is no longer required.The HDAP PII Report is an Excel spreadsheet that gathers client-level and aggregate data about HDAP-enrolled clients. The report must be uploaded online through the Secure Automated File Exchange (SAFE) website. Programs without access to the SAFE site should contact CDSS to request access. The HDAP PII gathers important data such as:

• Housing status at intake
• Benefits Advocacy activities (including application dates and approval or denial dates)
• Housing Placement status
• Exit information

Starting in 2022, CDSS will also require HDAP program to provide regular program updates to demonstrate use of program funds is consistent with program guidance and requirements.

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program

CHANGES TO HDAP FY 21/22

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Changes to Funding RequirementsMatch Exemption for one-time funds

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Changes to Funding RequirementsIAR Reimbursement Requirement Waived

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Expansion of Target PopulationCan serve people at Risk of Homelessness

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Other Changes to HDAPData Reporting Requirements

Ynostroza, S. (2021, July 1). Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP). California Department of Social Security (CDSS). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/housing-and-disability-advocacy-program