Tuesday, July 16 @ 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. ET
This webinar will explore how trauma can appear uniquely for older adults facing a loss or change in their housing and how advocates can adjust their practice to accommodate and empower their clients.
Author: Armando Salazar
Follow Along at #NAEH2024
The Alliance will host the 2024 National Conference on Ending Homelessness and Capitol Hill Day next week. If you aren’t able to join, there are a few ways to follow along at home:
Livestream the Plenaries
The Alliance will be livestreaming each plenary session from the conference. Register to follow along from home:
- Opening Plenary: Monday, July 8 @ 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. ET
- Day 2 Plenary: Tuesday, July 9 @ 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. ET
- Closing Plenary: Wednesday, July 10 @ 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. ET
NHSDC Spring 2024 Conference Live Webcast: April 10-12 2024
HUD and the National Homeless Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) are sponsoring a three-day conference titled “Moving Upstream: Data Alliances for Housing Stability” in Kansas City, MO, from April 10-12, 2024. Registration is closed for in-person participation, however registration to join select live webcast sessions is still available.
Register for the Conference
To view live webcast session descriptions, slides, and handouts, visit the NHSDC Spring 2024 conference page on the HUD Exchange. Transcripts and recordings will be made available after the conference. To view the full conference agenda, visit the NHSDC site.
Additional Information
Attendees who attend the following five sessions can earn a certificate of attendance from HUD.
- Getting it Right from the Start: HMIS Project Setup
- Bettering Data Quality to Improve Project and System Level Performance
- Protecting Data While Sharing Data to Prevent and End Homelessness
- Creating Transparency and Improving Partnerships with Good HMIS Governance
- Achieving a Quality and Stable HMIS Team
SOAR Webinar: Strategies and Considerations for Representing Older Adults with SSI/SSDI Claims – February 27, 2024 – 3:00 PM EST
| According to a Addressing Homelessness Among Older Adults: Final Report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the number of older adults at risk of and currently experiencing homelessness has increased rapidly in recent years, and these individuals have unique needs compared to other populations experiencing homelessness. This report specifically finds that accessing a Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Provider “can help older adults obtain SSI/SSDI benefits, providing a sustainable source of income and other critical assistance.” On February 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, HHS is hosting a webinar which will address the growing population of older adults with disabilities who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and the specific challenges they face. Participants will hear from innovative programs and learn about Social Security Administration rules and regulations specific to older adults. Presenters will also explain how older adults may face inequities at the intersection of age and other identities. The webinar will include a discussion with a SOAR beneficiary who will share their experience accessing Social Security benefits and other assistance. |
| Register for the Webinar |
TRAINING: CES Pre-Assessment Tool
In anticipation of implementing CES for Survivors, the Office of Care Coordination has partnered with Homebase to provide training and technical advice. Homebase will be providing a training on the new Pre-Assessment Tool (see attached). All CES access points are strongly encouraged to attend the CES Pre-Assessment Tool training to help urgently connect survivors fleeing inter-personal violence connect with victim service providers and CES for Survivors (see attached presentation to learn more about CES for Survivors).
What: CES Pre-Assessment Tool
When: Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Where: Virtual
Who: CES Access Points
Meeting Information:
Meeting Link: Join WebEx Meeting
Meeting Number: 2633 401 7395
Password: 92701
Training Opportunity: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency
The Office of Care Coordination, on behalf of the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), is hosting the upcoming training opportunity.
The LGBTQ Center OC is providing a training on cultural competency when working with the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ 101 training will provide necessary language to reaffirm the identities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) people. Attendees will learn the complexity of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pronounce use. This training provides tools organizations can utilize to make their work environment a safe space for staff and clients alike.
This virtual training requires registration.
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Please register to attend by Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcOGrrz8rG9ZYY6JLCU_Fv6uXxqna92KD
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ocgov.com.
Webinar: Promoting Equity, Lived Experience, Housing First, and System Performance: What Matters in the 2023 NOFO
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is hosting a webinar to share information about changes, priorities, and guidance on crafting a competitive application for HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) program. The webinar will also provide tips on looking ahead to system performance improvement post-NOFO.
When: August 3 @ 12:15 – 11:00 A.M.
Webinar: Promoting Equity, Lived Experience, Housing First, and System Performance: What Matters in the 2023 NOFO
Additional Resources:
The SYSTEM Series
What Matters in the 2023 NOFO
Training Opportunity: Trauma Informed Care
The Office of Care Coordination will be hosting a training on Trauma Informed Care. Through this training, service providers will learn the basics of trauma and how it impacts the delivery of homeless services, understand the principles of trauma informed care, and identify ways to incorporate principles into service delivery practices. Please find details on the upcoming training below:
This virtual training requires registration.
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please register to attend by Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdOqsqzouGtSG3SsFwsxzJt1cP06p2Gsn
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ocgov.com
Training Opportunity: HUD’s Equal Access Rule
The Office of Care Coordination will be hosting a training on the Equal Access Rule established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Through this training, service providers will learn how to effectively implement HUD’s Equal Access Rule to ensure fair housing and shelter opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, as well as ensuring the preservation of families accessing housing and shelter. Please find details on the upcoming training below:
This virtual training requires registration.
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time:
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please register to attend by Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h4z3TuxvTzCtsnB_ZzOkqQ If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ocgov.com
Taking a Client-Centered Approach to Collecting HMIS Data
Continuum of Care (CoC) leadership and providers, researchers, advocates, and the HUD Technical Assistance (TA) providers engaged in an intentional evaluation and redesign of race, ethnicity, and gender data elements collected in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). People with lived experience of homelessness, community partners, homeless service providers, civic leaders, and anyone who wanted to contribute – were involved in making these critical improvements. The FY2024 HMIS Data Standards were updated based on the feedback provided.
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT, HUD will sponsor a webinar to discuss the HMIS Data Standards changes and the lessons learned from the process.
HUD published “We Listened – Centering Identity Through Changes in Data Collection” to outline some of the feedback received and how it changed the data collected. HMIS data elements was the process of engaging community partners, especially people with lived experience of homelessness, to improve how people experiencing homelessness are served.