Due to client confidentiality this meeting is not open to the public. Contact Nathan Crites-Herren for more information.
Case Conferencing – Emergency Shelter
This time is for emergency shelter service providers and Lancaster based outreach to come together and discuss client issues, system issues/frustrations and identify solutions.
This committee is by appointment only, contact nathan@ahomewithhope.org for more information.
Chronicity
This training is for shelter workers, outreach workers, and housing case managers and covers how to document homelessness to prove chronicity. We cover third-party letters, self-affidavits, verification of disability, and the Chronic List Cohort.
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Housing Assessment Tool (HAT)
The Housing Assessment Tool (HAT) training will cover why the CoC moved away from the VI-SPDATv2, why it is an effective tool, and best practices for usage and provide an opportunity for attendees to conduct mock assessments with support from the trainer.
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Coordinated Entry 101
This is an overview of Coordinated Entry from start to finish. We will cover how coordinated entry works, the systems we use to make it work, and the best practices/philosophies that drive our Coordinated Entry process. This is not a deep dive into one aspect of Coordinated Entry but a comprehensive overview.
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Supportive Services
This training is developed to provide case managers with community-based supportive services, tips, toolkits, and other resources on various topics to which they can refer for supplementary guidance and information.
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Client Engagement
Client engagement is a healthy connection that motivates the client, promoting a positive outcome. Engagement generally means creating deep client relationships that drive decisions, interaction, and participation over time.
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TANF
Learn the application process for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Employment Program for Self-Sufficiency. The training covers the history of welfare, eligibility points/documentation, Choices Employment Program for TANF recipients, benefits participants are eligible to receive, and assistance available after gaining employment.
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Boot Camp: Live!
This training is primarily for those new to homeless services. It gives an overview of the Continuum of Care, how systems work, best practices in case management, frameworks we practice, and other helpful information. This is an in-person training with a walking tour of the shelters in Lancaster.
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Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an approach in the human service field that assumes an individual is more likely to have a history of trauma. Trauma-Informed Care recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges trauma’s role in an individual’s life- including service staff.
