Homeless Veterans Programs: Improved Communications and Follow-Up Could Further Enhance the Grant and Per Diem Program

Abstract

About one-third of the nations adult homeless population are veterans, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many of these veterans have experienced substance abuse, mental illness, or both. The VAs Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program, which is up for reauthorization, provides transitional housing to help veterans prepare for permanent housing. As requested, GAO reviewed (1) VA homeless veterans estimates and the number of transitional housing beds, (2) the extent of collaboration involved in the provision of GPD and related services, and (3) VAs assessment of GPD program performance. GAO analyzed VA data and methods used for the homeless estimates and performance assessment, and visited selected GPD providers in four states to observe the extent of collaboration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2006
Accession Number
AD1153022

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  • Cristina T. Chaplain

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical

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  • Accountability
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Congress
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • House Of Representatives
  • National Governments
  • Teamwork
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
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