es to prevent the further spread of COVID-19; and to mitigate the health risks on staff, residents, service providers, and landlords.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium FAQs for HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing (updated 11/18/20): Provides guidance for families assisted under PIH programs on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 Notice and Order that imposes a temporary halt in residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 between September 4, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
COVID-19-Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs): Addresses concerns and FAQs for public housing agencies. This document from the Office of Public and Indian Housing addresses emergency preparedness, eviction moratorium, operational concerns, resident health, eligible use of funds, and grant administration.
HUD Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) - COVID-19 FAQs for Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs): Assists Tribes and TDHEs while they navigate the impact of COVID-19 on their day-to-day housing functions. The FAQs address emergency funding, key COVID-19 information resources, reporting extensions and waivers, and emergency operations and tribal policies.
COVID-19 Resources for Native Americans: Lists COVID-19 resources from Native Americans from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, specifically focused on Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG-ARP) and Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG-ARP).
Indian Housing Block Grant - American Rescue Plan Implementation Notice (HUD Office of Native American Programs [ONAP] (April 14, 2021): Informs tribal leaders of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. ARP included $450 million for the Indian Housing Block Grant program (referred to as IHBG-ARP). Funds were allocated based on FY 2021 IHBG formula allocations before repayments and grant adjustments. This letter links to HUD’s IHBG-ARP Implementation Notice, which provides instructions on how to apply for IHBG-ARP funding.
The Forgotten Students: COVID-19 Response for Youth and Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care: Examines how the ongoing COVID-19 crisis continues to pose a significant threat to youth and young adults aging out of foster care. After describing and documenting the main concerns, this Third Way report poses a set of policy recommendations for Congress and the federal government to consider, to strengthen essential supports for this vulnerable population.
COVID-19 (ABA Legal Center for Foster Care and Education): Offers four resources to assist local jurisdictions with education for youth in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
- Tip Sheet for School Districts Re: COVID-19 and Students in Foster Care
- Education Addressed in Court Proceedings during COVID-19
- Education During COVID-19: What Child Welfare Agencies Can Do to Help
- Preparing for the New School Year During COVID-19: A Checklist for LEAs and Child Welfare Agencies
The final resource can guide LEAs and child welfare agencies on topics such as information sharing, collaborating, supporting students and caregivers, accessing technology, special education, and making educational decisions for students in foster care. The checklist also includes tips and considerations for LEAs and child welfare agencies for specific learning models (in-person, hybrid, or distance learning).
Funds Still Available Through the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act: Updates (May 2021) continuing available of targeted relief, originally described in the next item below. Review these items in tandem to understand how to access the continuing availability of targeted support described in the Children's Bureau's January 2021 Information Memorandum that outlined the changes to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood as well