Information for Agencies

A key strategy of the 10 Year Plan is to "reinforce non-profit organizations serving Calgarians at risk of or experiencing homelessness." The following pages provide information and resources for these agencies.

The Community Action Committee (CAC)

The CAC represents a collective, community voice which recommends strategy and direction to the Calgary Homeless Foundation in support of Calgary’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. Here you will find information for each homeless-serving sector. View the CAC page.

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Arthur R. Smith Awards

These awards were created in the name of the founder of the Calgary Homeless Foundation as a way to recognize and honour innovative, committed and caring front-line staff and volunteers within the homeless-serving system. This year, three awards of $2,000 will be given, recognizing a team, individual staff member and a volunteer. Nominations have now come to a close, and award recipients will be announced on April 12, 2012.

2012 Contract Renewals

Currently funded programs are asked to submit a completed proposal and budget to renew their agreement.  This requirement also applies for programs with multi-year agreements to allow programs to reflect any changes required for the 2012-13 year. Review documentation.

Request for Proposals Fall 2011

The CHF announced three RFPs in the fall of 2011, for programs to provide housing and support for chronically homeless singles and Aboriginal individuals and youth, as well as for capital projects. Read about the RFP process and nominations here.

Case Management Accreditation

CHF funded agencies delivering case management services must become accredited through the process facilitated by the Canadian Accreditation Council. The CHF will cover general accreditation fees directly, with some exceptions, for funded programs. Learn more.

Additional Case Management Resources:

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

HMIS FAQ - view PDF
Read more about the HMIS in Calgary and latest progress.

Calgary Acuity Scale

To promote consistent means of assessing client acuity across the Homeless Serving System, the CHF is working with agency and public system partners to develop and implement a common Calgary Acuity Scale.

The CHF is also engaging partners to ensure the tool is adapted for use with families and youth. The documents below are tailored for services targeting singles and will be updated accordingly.

 The CHF will deliver training for managers and frontline staff in the fall 2011 to ensure consistent implementation.

 Please contact Tim Veitch, Quality Assurance Specialist with the CHF for further information and support regarding this initiative at 403-718-7745 or tveitch@calgaryhomeless.com.

Income Support

The Alberta Ministry of Human Services (which now includes Alberta Works) has information on income support, health benefits, child support, and employment and training services. Visit the Alberta Works webpage to gather more information for your clients.