The Focus
Release Archive
The Focus is the Housing for Health newsletter for PH ICMS providers, case managers, and program partners. Each release includes program updates, policy changes, new resources, and important notices. Past releases are archived below.
Most Recent Release
March 17, 2026
Reasonable Accommodations — Release 2
Reminder: Use New Universal Consent form provided in CHAMP, Brilliant Corners TSS for Federal Vouchers Ends April 30, 2026, Double-check Calendars for Outdated Calendar Series sent from HFH Addresses, CHAMP User Profile Request, Client Exit Request, and more Forms Have Been Updated
Past Releases
All past releases of The Focus are listed below in reverse chronological order. Select any entry to view that release.
March 17, 2026
Reasonable Accommodations
CHAMP User Profile Request, Client Exit Request, and Universal Consent Forms Updated, Brilliant Corners TSS for Federal Vouchers Ends April 30, New event series have been sent via HSH
March 5, 2026
Reasonable Accommodations
CHAMP User Profile Request, Client Exit Request, and Universal Consent Forms Updated, Relocation Policy for FHSP Recently Updated, Brilliant Corners FHSP Horizon Program Launched
February 12, 2026
Transitioning Participants from TLS to Federal TBV
New Public Health Guidance on Supporting Participants with Hep B/C, Brilliant Corners FHSP Horizon Program Has Launched, CS Housing Deposit Office Hours Updated, EHV Program Funds to Expire December 2026, and more
January 26, 2026 — Release 2
In Memoriam — Joanna Ortega
Announcing New Permanent Recognition Section to Focus, Next ICMS Quarterly Meeting Jan 28, Winter Shelter and Emergency Response Programs Available Now, Things to Know Page – HFH Transition to HSH, EHV Program Funds to Expire December 2026, and more
January 26, 2026 — Release 1
In Memoriam — Joanna Ortega
Announcing New Permanent Recognition Section to Focus, Next ICMS Quarterly Meeting Jan 28, Winter Shelter and Emergency Response Programs Available Now, Things to Know Page – HFH Transition to HSH, EHV Program Funds to Expire December 2026, and more
January 15, 2026
In Memoriam — Joanna Ortega
Announcing New Permanent Recognition Section to Focus, LA Homeless Count Jan 20-22, Winter Shelter and Emergency Response Programs Available Now, Things to Know Page – HFH Transition to HSH, EHV Program Funds to Expire December 2026, and more
December 22, 2025
HFH to Become HSH in January – Release 2
Winter Shelter and Emergency Response Programs Available Now, Things to Know Page – HFH Transition to HSH, LA County Food Resources Call to Action, Updated Guidance on Housing Deposits, LA HAT Trainings Available, and more
December 9, 2025
HFH to Become HSH in January
Search Vacancies for Tenant-Based Voucher Holders on Padmission, LA County Food Resources Call to Action, Updated Guidance on Housing Deposits, LA HAT Trainings Available, and more
November 17, 2025
Food Assistance Resources Amid SNAP/CalFresh Delays – Release 2
LA County Food Resources Call to Action, Updated Guidance on Housing Deposits, LA HAT Trainings Available, and more
November 3, 2025
Food Assistance Resources Amid SNAP/CalFresh Delays
LA County Food Resources Call to Action, ICMS Quarterly Meeting Recap, LA HAT Trainings Available, Learn More about LAC Knowledge Exchange, , and more
October 21, 2025
Medi-Cal Eligibility Changes Coming Jan. 1st – Release 2
LA HAT Trainings Are Available, Learn More about LA County Knowledge Exchange, Information about TLS Lease in Place Tenant Subsidies, Learn More About BC FHSP Office Hours, and more
October 6, 2025
Medi-Cal Eligibility Changes Coming Jan. 1st
Updated FHSP UID Packet for Scattered Sites, LA HAT Trainings Are Available, Learn More About BC FHSP Office Hours, and more
September 25, 2025
Mental Health Care Navigation – Release 2
Important Medi-Cal Eligibility Changes Coming January 1st, Updated FHSP UID Packet for Scattered Sites, Learn More About BC Office Hours, LA HAT Trainings Are Available, and more
September 15, 2025
Mental Health Care Navigation
Important Medi-Cal Eligibility Changes Coming January 1st, LAC Homeless Prevention & Support Programs Resource Guide, LA HAT Trainings Are Available, IHSS Program Overview, and more
August 12, 2025
Substance Use Care Navigation
Measure A Labor Council Applications Due, July 30th ICMS Partner Quarterly Meeting Recap, The FY25-26 Program Guide for ICMS, Master Leasing Open House Flower, and more
July 21, 2025
Permanent Housing Retention Assistance – Release 2
New Immigrant Rights Resources, ICMS Partner Quarterly Meeting July 30, New Consents Compliance Job Aid, Updated Physician’s Report and ERC Application Guidance, and more
July 10, 2025
Permanent Housing Retention Assistance
New Immigrant Rights Resources, New implementation Handbook, LA HAT Live!, Explore New Training Offerings, New FHSP UID Packet, and more
June 16, 2025
New Outreach & Engagement Tip Sheet – Release 2
New Immigrant Rights Resources, TSS and Move-in Eligibility Updates, New Trainings, CHAMP HMIS Makeup Session, Master Leasing Open House, and more
June 5, 2025
New Outreach & Engagement Tip Sheet
CHAMP down 6pm Jun 13-9am Jun 16, Updates to HFH ICMS Client Exit Form, New Tenant Protection Info, New FYI/FUP Office Hours, Pre-Match Updates, CHAMP HMIS Make up session, Master Leasing Open House, and more
May 19, 2025
CHAMP Cheat Sheet Update – Release 2
CHAMP HMIS Info Session, ICMS Quarterly Meeting Recap; Updated GAR Form/Policy Doc; BEAM Training, and more
May 5, 2025
CHAMP Cheat Sheet Update
ICMS Quarterly Meeting Recap; Updated GAR Form/Policy Doc; BEAM Training, and more
April 15, 2025
HUD Shortfall and Its Impact on Housing Programs – Release 2
HFH to Become Its Own County Department; PreMatch ICMS Eligibility Updates; Master Leasing Open House; Quarterly Meeting coming April 30th; Immigrant Rights Info, & more
April 1, 2025
HUD Shortfall and Its Impact on Housing Programs
HUD Shortfall Impact; Featured Resources; Measure A Sales Tax Increase; Master Leasing Open House; Quarterly Meeting coming April 30th; HSSP and CENS Referral forms added; Updated FHSP (GAR) Form; LACDA Jurisdiction Address Checker; Immigrant Rights Info, Padmission & more
March 17, 2025
Introducing the PSH ICMS Info Center – Release 2
PSH ICMS Info Center; Featured Resources; Master Leasing Open House; HUD Shortfall Impact; CHAMP Place of Service Drop-down Update; Updated TOC Guidance; Immigrant Rights Info, & more
March 3, 2025
Introducing the PSH ICMS Info Center
PSH ICMS Info Center; Featured Resources; Master Leasing Open House; Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrants; Process Groups Support
February 10, 2025
Decluttering with Care: A Harm Reduction Approach
Decluttering Info Center/Tip Sheet; Illustrated Clutter Scale; Master Leasing Open House; Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrants; Process Groups Support; Greater LA Homeless Count Sign-Up
January 21, 2025
Connecting to Caregiving – Release 2
Caregiving Info Center/Cheat Sheet; ICMS Quarterly Meeting; Jan-Jun 2025 Training Catalog; DHS Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities; Greater LA Homeless Count Sign-Up
January 6, 2025
Connecting to Caregiving
Caregiving Info Center/Cheat Sheet; ICMS Quarterly Meeting; Jan-Jun 2025 Training Catalog; CBS News–LA Homelessness down 18% in 2024
December 16, 2024
Opioid Overdose Prevention – Release 2
Opioid Overdose Prevention; Winter Shelter Program; Pre-Match ICMS Workshop; Naloxone Request Information
August 19, 2024
Notification of Privacy Practices – Release 2
Air conditioners available for ICMS participants; Assembly Bill 12 is now live; LA County’s 2024 Homeless Count results; Help us collect client stories
August 5, 2024
Notification of Privacy Practices
Air conditioners available for ICMS participants; Assembly Bill 12 is now live; LA County’s 2024 Homeless Count results; Help us collect client stories
July 23, 2024
Notification of Privacy Practices
Complete the CHAMP Compliance Training, Air conditioners available for ICMS participants; Assembly Bill 12 is now live; ICMS billing rates increased by 15%, Stayed tuned for the ICMS Quarterly Meeting, LA County’s 2024 Homeless Count results; Help us collect client stories
February 6, 2024
Housing Navigation
2024 Medi-Cal expansion; CSH’s Trauma-Informed Approaches; The Season Winter Shelter Program (SWSP); collect client photos and stories
January 16, 2024
Active Medi-Cal
The Season Winter Shelter Program (SWSP); The ICMS Partner Quarterly Meeting; Help us collect client photos and stories; Learn about Stay Housed LA County