This training is primarily for those new to homeless services and gives an overview of what the Continuum of Care is, how systems work, best practices in case management, frameworks in which we practice, and other helpful information.
Documentation Training
This training covers how to document homelessness and disability for CoC participants. We discuss chronicity, HUD definition of homelessness, third-party letters, verification of disability, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and self-affidavits.
Housing Assessment Tool (HAT)
The Housing Assessment Tool (HAT) training will cover why the CoC decided to move away from the VI-SPDATv2, why it is an effective tool, best practices for usage, and provide an opportunity for attendees to conduct mock assessments with support from the trainer.
CAS/Warehouse Training
The training will cover CAS workflow from match creation to housed, this includes case managers responsibilities when interacting with housing matches. Additionally, best practices when using the Warehouse will be covered including linking the importance of Warehouse and ETO as they relate to housing matches in CAS.
