trainings
Our mission is to keep all of our service providers up to date on all HUD policy and best practices for homeless service providers or those in a support service role. This page will serve as an index of the trainings that we either provide via webinar, or those provided by our affiliations such as HUD, and Institute for Community Alliance (ICA).
2022 trainings
Shared Housing Training-December 8th and December 9th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
December 8th and December 9th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
This workshop is not grant funding specific. It is shared housing specific. The purpose is to better understand what shared housing is, who it can work for, and how to think about it as you create shared housing within your community. The workshop will also cover master leasing, matching, and implementation. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the various speakers participating in the workshop each day.
Speakers:
· Kris Freed
· William Snow, HUD (2nd day)
· Amy Perkins, formerly of the LA Mayors office on working with PHA’s
· Alynn Gausvik, MSW Vancouver, BC
· Veronica Lewis, Hopics LA, master leasing using RRH or vouchers
· Sneak peak of LA Family Housing’s AROYO (shared housing match tool) Jonathan Sanabria —pending confirmation
Agenda:
Day One 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
· Intro to Shared Housing
· Messaging
· Landlord Engagement
· Systems
Day Two 11:00am to 2:00 pm
· William Snow (HUD SNAPS)
· Program Implementation
· Matching
· Stabilization
Kris Freed is recognized as a specialist in designing homeless services and was integrally involved in the development, implementation and roll-out of the Family Coordinated Entry System (CES) in Los Angeles. Since 2014, Kris has been a member of the CoC Board, which is responsible for oversight of $140 million in federal funds. Kris sits on the CES Policy Council which is responsible for setting policies and procedures for how the system operates within Los Angeles County. Some of the strategies that kris has been able to move forward include the newly adopted “Transfer Policy” which ensures those that we have housed into the wrong intervention can easily move into the right intervention.
In her agency role, Kris leverages her analytical and managerial skills to effectively manage over $60 million in budget, 425 staff and over 80 contractual requirements. Kris sees it as her responsibility to coach and mentor her team to build the institutional knowledge that is needed at every level of the complex homeless services sector. She also understands the need to bring on and develop smaller agencies looking to move into homeless services. During her tenure as Chief Program Officer, she created the Service Planning Area (SPA) steering committee for the region. This committee is responsible for bringing leaders across all sectors to collectively set goals to end homelessness together. Kris serves as the Chair of her region and Co-chair of her neighboring SPA. Kris understands that trust, transparency, equity and inclusion create the pathway for people to work together.
Kris is a person with lived experience that truly understands just how important housing is to helping people recover. She is committed to improving the quality of life for people in crisis. She holds a BA in Sociology and a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. She will often say, that what’s more important than any degree is common sense paired with empathy – to which she brings to every part of her work. https://theimpactgroup.net/
This workshop is not grant funding specific. It is shared housing specific. The purpose is to better understand what shared housing is, who it can work for, and how to think about it as you create shared housing within your community. The workshop will also cover master leasing, matching, and implementation. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the various speakers participating in the workshop each day.
Speakers:
· Kris Freed
· William Snow, HUD (2nd day)
· Amy Perkins, formerly of the LA Mayors office on working with PHA’s
· Alynn Gausvik, MSW Vancouver, BC
· Veronica Lewis, Hopics LA, master leasing using RRH or vouchers
· Sneak peak of LA Family Housing’s AROYO (shared housing match tool) Jonathan Sanabria —pending confirmation
Agenda:
Day One 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
· Intro to Shared Housing
· Messaging
· Landlord Engagement
· Systems
Day Two 11:00am to 2:00 pm
· William Snow (HUD SNAPS)
· Program Implementation
· Matching
· Stabilization
Kris Freed is recognized as a specialist in designing homeless services and was integrally involved in the development, implementation and roll-out of the Family Coordinated Entry System (CES) in Los Angeles. Since 2014, Kris has been a member of the CoC Board, which is responsible for oversight of $140 million in federal funds. Kris sits on the CES Policy Council which is responsible for setting policies and procedures for how the system operates within Los Angeles County. Some of the strategies that kris has been able to move forward include the newly adopted “Transfer Policy” which ensures those that we have housed into the wrong intervention can easily move into the right intervention.
In her agency role, Kris leverages her analytical and managerial skills to effectively manage over $60 million in budget, 425 staff and over 80 contractual requirements. Kris sees it as her responsibility to coach and mentor her team to build the institutional knowledge that is needed at every level of the complex homeless services sector. She also understands the need to bring on and develop smaller agencies looking to move into homeless services. During her tenure as Chief Program Officer, she created the Service Planning Area (SPA) steering committee for the region. This committee is responsible for bringing leaders across all sectors to collectively set goals to end homelessness together. Kris serves as the Chair of her region and Co-chair of her neighboring SPA. Kris understands that trust, transparency, equity and inclusion create the pathway for people to work together.
Kris is a person with lived experience that truly understands just how important housing is to helping people recover. She is committed to improving the quality of life for people in crisis. She holds a BA in Sociology and a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. She will often say, that what’s more important than any degree is common sense paired with empathy – to which she brings to every part of her work. https://theimpactgroup.net/
Recorded Trainings
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2023 trainings
ALONZO KELLY
MOVING FROM CONCEPT TO CONTACT: UTILIZING THE TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE DEIB CONVERSATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
MOVING FROM CONCEPT TO CONTACT: UTILIZING THE TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE DEIB CONVERSATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Two-day, 90 min each virtual training & conversation. Two Cohorts available. Each cohort consists of 2 sessions.
*When a participant signs up for a cohort, they agree to participate in each training and have a camera, speaker & microphone to fully engage in the sessions.
Cost: $30/person (Balance of State CoC member); $50/person (non-member of CoC). Register on Eventbrite. The link for the workshop will be sent prior to each cohort.
Cohort 1:
Wednesday, January 18th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday, February 8th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here
Cohort 2:
Wednesday, March 29th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday, April 19th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here
Description:
At some point the ‘student’ becomes the ‘teacher’. We are all students when it comes to understanding the ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of concepts with respect to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Critical Thinking. The ‘How’ and ‘When’ is the point at which we actively apply our learning to situations and circumstances that challenge our understanding of concepts and their importance. This session will be intentional about active participation designed to be psychologically safe, courageous, and challenging to us a leaders and ambassadors in our Community.
Key Learnings:
Instructional Method(s):
Speakers: Alonzo Kelly https://www.alonzokelly.com/
*When a participant signs up for a cohort, they agree to participate in each training and have a camera, speaker & microphone to fully engage in the sessions.
Cost: $30/person (Balance of State CoC member); $50/person (non-member of CoC). Register on Eventbrite. The link for the workshop will be sent prior to each cohort.
Cohort 1:
Wednesday, January 18th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday, February 8th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here
Cohort 2:
Wednesday, March 29th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday, April 19th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here
Description:
At some point the ‘student’ becomes the ‘teacher’. We are all students when it comes to understanding the ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of concepts with respect to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Critical Thinking. The ‘How’ and ‘When’ is the point at which we actively apply our learning to situations and circumstances that challenge our understanding of concepts and their importance. This session will be intentional about active participation designed to be psychologically safe, courageous, and challenging to us a leaders and ambassadors in our Community.
Key Learnings:
- Critical Thinking
- Crucial Conversations
- Logic Models
Instructional Method(s):
- Group Discussion
- Role Play
- Video Clips
- Interactive Activities
Speakers: Alonzo Kelly https://www.alonzokelly.com/
CULTURAL HUMILITY TO CULTURAL REVERENCE (CH2CR)
One day, four-hour virtual workshop. Two Cohorts available. Each cohort consists of 1 session and is limited to 24 participants. The workshops will not be recorded.
*When a participant signs up for a cohort, they agree to participate and have a camera, speaker & microphone to fully engage in the session.
Cost: $65/person (Balance of State CoC member); $100/person (non-member of CoC). Register on Eventbrite. 1st come 1st serve up to 24 in each cohort. The link for the workshop will be sent prior to each cohort.
Cohort 1:
Wednesday, March 1st 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
REGISTER HERE
Cohort 2:
Wednesday, March 8th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
REGISTER HERE
Description:
The CH2CR initiation workshop is more of a facilitated conversation than a “training”. Participants experientially explore how to meet each person where they are at by suspending judgment and implicitly imposing personal values and beliefs.
Cultural Humility aligns with and enhances Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Reflective Supervision. These alignments are explored during an offering.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the 4-Princples of Cultural Humility: 1) Self-reflection + Lifelong Learning; 2) Served Person as Expert; 3) Community as Expert; 4) Institutional Reflection, Investment, + Modeling
2. Define Cultural Reverence.
3. Apply awareness of and examine implicit bias.
4. Discuss + Apply The Agreements that provide a structure for ongoing healthy and generative dialogue about culturally relevant topics.
5. Discuss concepts of aligning with the 4-Principles of Cultural Humility
6. Define and Discuss: Culture, Cultural Groups, and Identity
Speakers: Share Collaborative https://sharecollaborative.org/
*When a participant signs up for a cohort, they agree to participate and have a camera, speaker & microphone to fully engage in the session.
Cost: $65/person (Balance of State CoC member); $100/person (non-member of CoC). Register on Eventbrite. 1st come 1st serve up to 24 in each cohort. The link for the workshop will be sent prior to each cohort.
Cohort 1:
Wednesday, March 1st 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
REGISTER HERE
Cohort 2:
Wednesday, March 8th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
REGISTER HERE
Description:
The CH2CR initiation workshop is more of a facilitated conversation than a “training”. Participants experientially explore how to meet each person where they are at by suspending judgment and implicitly imposing personal values and beliefs.
Cultural Humility aligns with and enhances Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Reflective Supervision. These alignments are explored during an offering.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the 4-Princples of Cultural Humility: 1) Self-reflection + Lifelong Learning; 2) Served Person as Expert; 3) Community as Expert; 4) Institutional Reflection, Investment, + Modeling
2. Define Cultural Reverence.
3. Apply awareness of and examine implicit bias.
4. Discuss + Apply The Agreements that provide a structure for ongoing healthy and generative dialogue about culturally relevant topics.
5. Discuss concepts of aligning with the 4-Principles of Cultural Humility
6. Define and Discuss: Culture, Cultural Groups, and Identity
Speakers: Share Collaborative https://sharecollaborative.org/
Recorded Trainings
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