VA Caseworker's Guide
The publication, SOAR Works to End Veteran Homelessness: VA Caseworker’s Guide, is a comprehensive 13-page guide to putting SOAR training into practice in the federal VA system. The guide was recently updated in Spring 2024.
Highlights
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Five reasons VA caseworkers should take SOAR training
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Successfully using the SOAR process in the VA system
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Collaborating with community partners for SSA-1696 representation
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Tips on where VA staff can find key information in VA’s information systems
How you can help!
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Share this guide with your local VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grantees and organizations serving Veterans
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Discuss expanding SOAR to VAMCs in your next Continuum of Care (CoC) meeting
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Create partnerships between VAMC social workers and community organizations to arrange for SSA-1696 representation
The guide is also available on the VA website (PDF).