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7 <br /> Full Implementation Timeline: <br /> • January 14, 2019—Announce new OC-LRSP <br /> • January 17, 2019— Hold Briefing for Service Providers <br /> • Application Period Opens—February 1, 2019 <br /> • Application Period Closes—February 8, 2019 <br /> • Reviewing Applications and Determining Preliminary Eligibility — February <br /> 11- March 15, 2019 (Screening period may be extended due to the <br /> number of applications received.) <br /> • Conduct Briefings and Begin Issuance of New Vouchers—March 25 — <br /> April 30, 2019 <br /> SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT The OCHA requires that any agency making referrals to screen applicants for <br /> eligibility based on the guidelines outlined in this document and to submit to the <br /> OCHA required documents included in the Local Rent Supplement Program <br /> Application Packet. <br /> Completed documents will be used by the PHA to: <br /> 1. Determine applicant's eligibility <br /> 2. Select participants <br /> 3. Notify applicants of their obligations as an OC-LRSP recipient <br /> Completed application and verifications must be current within the last sixty (60) <br /> days. Referring agencies and case managers must conduct a thorough screening <br /> and assessment of each individual's care needs. The screening will include <br /> assessment of the individual's ability to live independently. <br /> In addition,the individual must not present a danger to himself or others and the <br /> individual must not require a level of care that is not offered by OC Local Rent <br /> Supplement Program. <br /> EVIDENCE OF ELIGIBILITY Homelessness/At Risk Homelessness Certification <br /> The Local Rent Supplement Program applicants,who qualify under the definition <br /> of Homelessness, must provide the following documentation at the time of <br /> application to establish that they meet the required criteria: <br /> 1. The Local Rent Supplement Program applicant's written certification that <br /> they have insufficient financial resources and support networks <br /> immediately available to attain housing stability <br /> 2. Documentation to verify that the Local Rent Supplement Program <br /> applicant did not have sufficient resources or support networks <br /> immediately available to attain housing stability as evidenced by one of <br /> the following: <br /> AAA <br />