Partnership Home provides training for CoC members as well as the general community. Regular ongoing training is essential to understanding the “best practices” in serving those experiencing homelessness. It provides our CoC and our community the ability to perform well at both the local and national levels and helps us get closer to achieving our ultimate goal of ending homelessness for all.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

We are currently accepting applications for Cohort #18

Supervisors Apply Today!

The Leadership Academy for Homeless Services was created to provide professional development to case managers and supervisors to share best practices to promote excellence and consistency in the quality of care provided to our community. Join us for this 12-week program to learn, network, and have meaningful conversations about experiences in the field.

Who should apply?

Cohort #18 is specifically for supervisors. Designed specifically for supervisors in homeless services, this curriculum equips you with the tools to connect with your team, expand your knowledge, and enhance your leadership skills. Learn how to effectively motivate and manage staff while building capacity within your organization. Transform your team into a powerhouse of support and care for those in need. All supervisors looking to apply must complete the Boot Camp training as a prerequisite.

Participants should prepare to be available Friday afternoons from 1:00pm-2:30pm starting January 9, 2026 – March 27, 2026 for cohort meetings.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: January 2, 2026 by 5:00pm
  • Notification of Acceptance/Denial – January 5, 2026
  • Cohort #18 Orientation Class – January 9, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • Cohort Meetings – January 16, 2025 – March 20, 2026
  • Graduation – March 27, 2026

If you would like any additional information, please contact Jessica Asante.

Leadership Academy Graduates

We are thrilled to celebrate this amazing group of Case Managers and Frontline Staff for their time, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement—both personally and professionally.

We thank them for their active participation in Leadership Academy Cohort 17! Their growth inspires us all.

Congrats to our Cohort 17 Graduates!

Natisha Halfacre | Salvation Army

Samantha Sells | The Archway

Adriana Garcia | DRC

Shay Andrews | TRAC

Adriana Fierro | Seasons of Change

Elizabeth Effiong | Seasons of Change

Ethel Fountain | Presbyterian Night Shelter

Chentrelle Tarkington | Center for Transforming Lives

TESTIMONIALS

BOOT CAMP

Boot Camp is incredibly valuable for anyone who wants to learn more about homeless services in our community. Attendees learn about what the Continuum of Care is, how it functions, important systems we work with, best practices in case management, and other useful resources available to those experiencing homelessness.

BOOT CAMP LIVE! is an in-person training that includes a walking tour of the shelters on Lancaster.

BOOT CAMP: Video Tours is an in-person training with video tours of the shelters.

CLICK HERE to register for the next Boot Camp training.

Interested in scheduling Boot Camp for your group? Contact our TRAINING TEAM for more information.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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.

TANF Presentation

Contact our training team to view the recording of this training or access it online in the TalentLMS Learning Library. 

This training includes a short history of the Food Stamp program & application process, Able-bodied adults without dependents, and general population, SNAP employment & training program, participation requirements, services available, non-compliance and good cause. Includes medical programs available to low-income citizens of Texas for children & adults.

SNAP & Medicaid Presentation

Contact our training team to view the recording of this training or access it online in the TalentLMS Learning Library. 

Trauma Informed Care: this presentation will explore forms of trauma and its impact on individuals; and outline strategies for agencies to create practices that are supportive of and responsive to this trauma.

Trauma-Informed Care Presentation

Contact our training team to view the recording of this training or access it online in the TalentLMS Learning Library. 

Come and review foundational principles for ethical practice and principles from the Texas Code of Conduct and then learn how to apply these to ethical situations that arise in practice.

Ethics Presentation

Contact our training team to view the recording of this training or access it online in the TalentLMS Learning Library. 

This training will review eviction laws and special circumstances, effective landlord engagement, and how the landlord engagement team can support you.

Landlord Engagement Presentation

Contact our training team to view the recording of this training or access it online in the TalentLMS Learning Library. 

This training will review the purpose of documentation, and provide documentation tips and best practices when documenting a case note.

Documentation (Case Notes) Presentation

Contact our training team to view the recording of this training or access it online in the TalentLMS Learning Library. 

TRAINING FEES

As a condition of membership, individuals who are a part of a CoC Member agency or individuals who are Community Partners are allowed to attend all Partnership Home sponsored training free of charge. All non-members will be charged a training registration fee for any Partnership Home sponsored training. CLICK HERE to view training fees. 

Cancellation fees will apply to anyone (member or non-member) who does not provide at least 24hours’ notice of cancellation.

PARTNERSHIP HOME TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES 2024

If you have questions please contact Rachel Amerson.