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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Program Updates: Trainings, FYI Vouchers & Resource Maps
Explore the latest ICMS resources, Information Center updates, training opportunities, housing support tools, FYI vouchers, and key program reminders in The Focus newsletter.
Past Releases
Search to find a specific release. All past releases are listed below in reverse chronological order.
SEP32026
Information Center Updates
Read The Focus featuring ICMS Information Center updates, program resources, training opportunities, announcements, and important reminders for providers and case managers.
View release →AUG202026
ICMS Updates: PHA Consent, CHAMP Resources & Trainings
Explore August 2026 ICMS updates, including the new PHA Sharing Consent Addendum, CHAMP resources, system updates, trainings, office hours, and housing assistance resources.
View release →AUG62026
New Universal Consent Addendum Tip Sheet
Explore the August 2026 edition of The Focus, featuring the new Universal Consent Addendum tip sheet for PHA Sharing, along with the latest ICMS announcements, CHAMP resources, Snapshot updates, and upcoming trainings.
View release →JUL162026
New CHAMP Cheat Sheet
The July 16, 2026 edition of The Focus features updated CHAMP Cheat Sheet, ICMS announcements, Medi-Cal and CalFresh policy updates, training opportunities, office hours, and provider tools to support quality care coordination.
View release →JUN42026
Happy Pride Month
The June 4, 2026 edition of The Focus features the new FY 2026–27 ICMS Implementation Handbook, TLS and Shallow Subsidy program transition resources, CalFresh work requirement updates, a new TLS participant flag in the ICMS Snapshot, office hour schedules, training opportunities, and key program implementation updates for ICMS providers.
View release →MAY192026
Mental Health Awareness Month - Release 2
Key ICMS Program Updates Due to Funding, Key FHSP Program Updates Due to Funding, New ICMS Billing Rate Information Center Released, Mental Health Care Navigation Tip Sheet and Landing Page Updated, Pre-Match ICMS Continues to Ramp Down, and more
View release →MAY72026
Mental Health Awareness Month
Key ICMS Program Updates Due to Funding, Key FHSP Program Updates Due to Funding, New ICMS Billing Rate Information Center Released, Mental Health Care Navigation Tip Sheet and Landing Page Updated, Pre-Match ICMS Continues to Ramp Down, and more
View release →APR232026
The ICMS Info Center Has Moved!
FHSP General Assistance Request Form and Policy Updates, Pre-Match ICMS Continues to Ramp Down, Important Updates to the Time Limited Subsidy Pathway, Next ICMS Partner Quarterly Meeting April 29, FHSP Annual Inspections Training Slides Available, and more
View release →APR72026
The ICMS Info Center Has Moved!
Los Angeles Housing Assessment Tool Training Dates Announced, Important Updates to the Time Limited Subsidy Pathway, Next ICMS Partner Quarterly Meeting April 29, FHSP Annual Inspections Training Slides Available, Brilliant Corners TSS for Federal Vouchers Ends April 30, and more
View release →MAR172026
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
View release →MAR52026
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
View release →FEB122026
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
View release →JAN262026
In Memoriam -- Joanna Ortega -- Release 2
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
View release →JAN262026
In Memoriam -- Joanna Ortega -- Release 1
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
View release →JAN152026
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
View release →DEC222025
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
View release →DEC92025
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
View release →NOV172025
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
View release →NOV32025
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
View release →OCT212025
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
View release →OCT62025
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
View release →SEP252025
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
View release →SEP152025
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
View release →AUG122025
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
View release →JUL212025
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
View release →JUL102025
Permanent Housing Retention Assistance
New Immigrant Rights Resources, New implementation Handbook, LA HAT Live!, Explore New Training Offerings, New FHSP UID Packet, and more
View release →JUN162025
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
View release →JUN52025
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
View release →MAY192025
CHAMP Cheat Sheet Update - Release 2
CHAMP HMIS Info Session, ICMS Quarterly Meeting Recap; Updated GAR Form/Policy Doc; BEAM Training, and more
View release →MAY52025
CHAMP Cheat Sheet Update
ICMS Quarterly Meeting Recap; Updated GAR Form/Policy Doc; BEAM Training, and more
View release →APR152025
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
View release →APR12025
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
View release →MAR172025
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
View release →MAR32025
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
View release →FEB102025
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
View release →JAN212025
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
View release →JAN62025
Connecting to Caregiving
Caregiving Info Center/Cheat Sheet; ICMS Quarterly Meeting; Jan-Jun 2025 Training Catalog; CBS News--LA Homelessness down 18% in 2024
View release →DEC162024
Opioid Overdose Prevention - Release 2
Opioid Overdose Prevention; Winter Shelter Program; Pre-Match ICMS Workshop; Naloxone Request Information
View release →AUG192024
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
View release →AUG52024
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
View release →JUL232024
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
View release →FEB62024
Housing Navigation
2024 Medi-Cal expansion; CSH's Trauma-Informed Approaches; The Season Winter Shelter Program (SWSP); collect client photos and stories
View release →JAN162024
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
View release →