The goal of SSVF is to assist Veterans in achieving self-sufficiency, long term housing stability and an improved quality of life. SSVF is able to provide an array of support services to assist Veterans by addressing the root causes of homelessness. Once connected to the program, SSVF can provide eligible families with case management, advocacy, and assistance in connecting to benefits and housing assistance. SSVF can also connect participants to health care, daily living services, personal financial planning, transportation, employment search assistance and child care. Time-limited payments to third party vendors (i.e., landlords, utility companies, moving companies, licensed child care providers) can be made if these payments help a household remain in or acquire permanent housing. SSVF can also assist families who may be facing homelessness, by offering financial assistance on a case by case basis.