Homeless Services

Homeless Prevention Program

The Homeless Prevention Program assists residents at imminent risk of homelessness by stabilizing their housing situation before a crisis occurs. Supports may include short-term rental assistance, mediation with landlords, case management, and referrals to community resources. The program focuses on maintaining housing, preventing eviction, and ensuring long-term stability for vulnerable households.

Street Outreach Program

The Street Outreach Program engages individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness by meeting them where they are—encampments, public spaces, and community locations. Outreach teams provide wellness checks, basic supplies, transportation to shelter, and connections to housing programs, behavioral health services, and benefits. The goal is to build trust, reduce barriers, and help residents transition from unsheltered homelessness to safe and stable housing.

Youth Homeless Demonstration Program

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is an exciting new initiative designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness. The goal of the YHDP is to support selected communities, including rural, suburban, and urban areas across the United States, in the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Prince George’s County was selected as a YHDP site in the 2018 competition.

Continuum of Care (CoC)

FY 2025 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition

Letters of Intent Due Wednesday, December 10 at 5:00 PM

Organizations interested in applying for FY2025 CoC Program funding should continue to submit their Letter of Intent by the established deadline of Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Submitting a Letter of Intent will ensure you receive updates as the competition moves forward.

While the letters of intent are still due Wednesday December 10th by 5:00pm, please find below recent federal updates:

FY2025 CoC Program Competition Update

On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it has withdrawn the FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). According to HUD, this withdrawal will allow the Department to revise the NOFO, and HUD anticipates reissuing a modified NOFO well in advance of the FY2025 funds obligation deadline. In light of this development, the release of local competition materials, including applications and scoring tools, will be delayed until further guidance from HUD is available. The Prince George's County CoC will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. For additional information, please visit the FY2025 HUD CoC Competition page.

For more information, please review the slide deck from the December 2, 2025, provider briefing and the video recording of the session. View the recording here.

Office hours are available the week of December 8 - 12. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 AM - 11 AM, Thursday 2 PM - 5:30 PM. Schedule a meeting here.

Resources:

FY 2025 Provider Briefing Slide Deck (PDF)

Provider Briefing Video Recording

FY 2025 HUD CoC NOFO

Prince George's County Homeless Services

National Alliance to End Homelessness – NOFO Guidance

HUD e-snaps Resources

DSS LEADERSHIP RESPONSE:

The Department of Social Services recognizes these unprecedented changes and is actively developing strategies to:

Maximize our competitiveness for available funding
Explore alternative funding sources
Maintain current participants in permanent housing
Schedule individual consultations with grantees over the next two weeks

While the funding landscape has changed dramatically, DSS remains committed to preventing returns to homelessness and maintaining our community's progress.

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED:

Please review the attached comprehensive announcement for full details including: