The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is holding a series of webinars for Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Applicants and providers, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) recipients and sub-recipients, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) grantees to educate participants about the requirements of the Equal Access Rule and Gender Identity Rule and how to ensure that projects operate in compliance with these rules. This webinar will also provide “LGBT Language 101” training to aid participants in increasing their knowledge and skills in using appropriate, inclusive language with all clients they serve. Participants will be introduced to HUD’s TA materials to aid their compliance efforts, including a self-assessment tool, staff and volunteer training scenarios, and a policies and procedures guidebook (all available on the HUD Exchange LGBT Resource page).
Webinar Dates
- Tuesday, January 10, 2017: 12:00–1:30 PM EST
- Wednesday, January 18, 2017: 2:30–4:00 PM EST
PLEASE NOTE: This is strictly a “Save the Date” message. A second announcement will be made in early January when registration is open. Registrants should self-select the session they prefer to attend. Content will not vary across sessions.
Who Should Attend?
Due to the large demand for the November 2016 webinars, HUD is hosting two additional sessions for those who were unable to attend. All programs funded under CoC, ESG, HOPWA, CDBG, HOME and Housing Trust Fund are required to follow the 2016 Gender Identity Rule as well as the continuing requirements of the HUD-wide 2012 Equal Access Rule. Together, these rules mandate placing and serving persons in accordance with their gender identity. A recent study indicated that less than 30% of emergency shelters appropriately enrolled transgender women in accordance with their gender identity. This training will focus on educating the funders and providers of residential projects so that transgender and LGBT participants are appropriately enrolled each time they present to a project or coordinated entry with a need for homeless housing and services.
Training Point of Contact
TJ Winfield | 240-582-3607 | EAR.Training@cloudburstgroup.com
To find out more information about upcoming trainings and access materials from previously held trainings, go to HUD Exchange Training and Events.
To see HUD’s original email announcement, please click here.