The Homeless Coalition 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.
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.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

We are currently accepting applications for Cohort #15
Case Managers Apply Today!
The Leadership Academy for Homeless Services was created to provide professional development to case managers and share best practices to promote excellence and consistency in the quality of care provided to our homeless neighbors. Join us in this 10-week program to learn, network, and have meaningful conversations about experiences in the field.
Who should apply?
Cohort #15 is specifically for case managers and frontline staff. This curriculum was designed for new case managers and frontline staff looking to connect with others, increase knowledge, and develop essential skills needed to work with the diverse population we serve. All case managers 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 10, 2025 – March 21, 2025 for cohort meetings.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: January 2, 2025 by 5:00pm
- Notification of Acceptance/Denial – January 3, 2025
- Cohort #15 Orientation Class – January 10, 2025 from 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Cohort Meetings – January 17, 2025 – March 21, 2025
- Graduation – March 28, 2025
If you would like any additional information, please contact Jessica Asante.

Congratulations to the Cohort #14 Graduates!
Cashauda Thompson | Seasons of Change
Alonzo Fleming, Ph.D | Honors ISD
Amanda Feghali | DRC Solutions
Barbara Hutka | Presbyterian Night Shelter
Theressa Willis, MGH | Seasons of Change
Briza Garduno | SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Maria Arriaga | SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Sophia Serrano | Partnership Home
Denise Ruiz | SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Liliana Leos | Presbyterian Night Shelter
TESTIMONIALS
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.
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.
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.
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 Homeless Coalition sponsored training free of charge. All non-members will be charged a training registration fee for any Homeless Coalition 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.
HOMELESS COALITION TRAINING POLICY AND PROCEDURES 2024
If you have questions please contact Rachel Amerson.