View training events from the Florida Housing Coalition below. You can also view previous events, which will contain the event recording, presentation, and handouts (if available) in the event description.
REGISTER In this training, participants will learn how to work with contractors and homeowners to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. Participants will learn methods for removing non-performing contractors, and retaining those who produce timely results.
REGISTER Interested in increasing affordable housing in your community? Each year the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) issues RFAs for nonprofits, local governments, and communities to expand their affordable housing supply. This webinar will highlight funding opportunities through the FHFC for communities looking to build more affordable housing for households experiencing homelessness and/or with special […]
REGISTER (Melbourne) This workshop provides an overview of funding, including the State Housing Initiative Housing Partnership (SHIP), State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HUD Continuum of Care (CoC), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Hardest Hit […]
REGISTER Florida must be prepared for hurricanes, fires, floods, tornados and more. Every hurricane season has the potential to be a destructive one—this is incentive enough to plan ahead. This webinar will be presented in coordination with staff from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM), who will detail new construction and rehabilitation features that […]
Jacksonville - REGISTER HERE Coordinated Entry is a coordinated, streamlined process to assist people experiencing a housing crisis return to permanent housing appropriate to their needs. Coordinated Entry provides an opportunity for communities to clearly understand how a household in their community can access permanent housing. This workshop provides details of HUD’s requirements and recommendations for Continuums […]
REGISTER Every Continuum of Care must establish or update its coordinated entry process in accordance with HUD requirements by January 23, 2018. The last webinar in a 3-part series, this webinar will focus on communities in Florida that have already implemented Coordinated Entry. Local continuums of care and their partners will describe how they implemented […]
REGISTER This is the final part of a two-webinar series about obtaining the CHDO Designation that addresses the benefits of becoming this type of nonprofit organization. Webinar #2 will address details of CHDO activities during predevelopment and underwriting. The presenters will discuss pitfalls to avoid with subsidy layering. Participants will learn what developing strategies to […]
REGISTER Before your organization begins the rehabilitation process you must have policies and procedures that identify the steps involved in the rehabilitation process. During this webinar, we will discuss the procurement process, the bidding process, the pre-bid meeting, contract award, signing agreements and supervision of the project during the bid process. Come hear about best […]
REGISTER The Florida Legislature has codified that SHIP jurisdictions may provide up to a year of rent subsidies for very low income applicants who are homeless and/or special needs households. Participants will hear from SHIP jurisdictions that have implemented a rapid rehousing SHIP strategy in coordination with their Continuum of Care agencies and other community […]
REGISTER This webinar will help housing administrators develop strategies to expend the required 20 percent of the SHIP allocation to serve persons with special needs. This training will review documentation and reporting requirements related to each type of applicant with special needs as defined in s. 420.0004 of the Florida Statutes. The presenters will highlight […]
Tampa - REGISTER HERE Coordinated Entry is a coordinated, streamlined process to assist people experiencing a housing crisis return to permanent housing appropriate to their needs. Coordinated Entry provides an opportunity for communities to clearly understand how a household in their community can access permanent housing. This workshop provides details of HUD’s requirements and recommendations for Continuums […]
REGISTER Rapid ReHousing is a housing intervention designed to quickly exit households out of homelessness and into permanent housing. The intervention is comprised of three main components: (1) Housing Identification, (2) Leasing and Financial Assistance, and (3) Support Services. The first webinar of a 3-part series on Rapid ReHousing, this webinar will take a look […]
REGISTER This webinar provides guidance on new strategies and amendments and the considerations of what should be included when updating or changing the LHAP. Learn how to write a SHIP strategy that is clear, concise and complies with all requirements. The training will highlight details in the current version of the LHAP template and offer […]
REGISTER (Tampa) Predevelopment is one of the most important components of housing development. This training provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment and due diligence, necessary for evaluating project feasibility. The workshop is designed to complement the Affordable Housing Funding Sources workshop. Presenters will cover site acquisition, construction/design, zoning, budgeting and other elements of the […]
REGISTER (Tampa) Affordable housing production is the goal of many of Florida’s housing programs, and this workshop provides the participants with an introduction to the housing development process from the point of view of the developer. It is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. The presenter will address land use, […]
REGISTER This training covers options for addressing homeowner or contractor complaints. The presenters will address the role of arbitration and discuss what input may be provided by the affordable housing advisory committee (AHAC).
REGISTER This is the first part of a two-webinar series for multifamily property managers. Presenters will offer guidance to ensure that marketing, tenant screening, and property management policies and procedures comply with fair housing requirements. Participants will consider plans and actions that take meaningful steps to promoting fair housing choice and fostering inclusive communities. Topics […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. Webinar 1 introduces participants to two major components of case management: engagement and assessment. This webinar teaches participants how to thoughtfully and effectively engage with households […]
REGISTER Rapid ReHousing is a housing intervention designed to quickly exit households out of homelessness and into permanent housing. The intervention is comprised of three main components: (1) Housing Identification, (2) Leasing and Financial Assistance, and (3) Support Services. The second webinar of a 3-part series, this webinar will discuss the component of financial assistance. […]
REGISTER (Land O' Lakes) This workshop addresses the principles behind developing/financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site deals and large scale developments. Learn what SHIP requires for ongoing monitoring of assisted rental units. The presenters will discuss tax credit deals from […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. Webinar 2 teaches participants three components and standards of case management: service planning, documentation, and exit planning. Participants will learn the function and importance of each […]
REGISTER Good fiscal management policies and procedures are important to every business, and nonprofit businesses are no exception. A clean audit and sound financials are often key to successful loan and grant applications. We will explore financial management industry standards and tools you can use to ensure your financial house is in order. Presenters will […]
REGISTER (Winter Park) This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. One of the trainings most requested by SHIP staff, this course introduces numerous critical eligibility activities, including income verification, determining household size, and calculation of […]
REGISTER SHIP administrators may benefit from establishing many local partnerships. This includes engaging the expertise of local nonprofits and other who offer counseling and education on several housing topics. The first part of this two-webinar series teaches SHIP administrators how to partner with HUD approved counseling agencies to provide education and one-on-one assistance to the […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. Webinar 3 provides participants with a systems framework to addressing homelessness. Participants will learn the basic components of an effective housing crisis response system and the […]
Jacksonville - REGISTER HERE Ending homelessness takes partnership, funding, and collaboration from many different community partners. Continuums of Care cannot do this work alone. Local governments cannot do this work alone. Go beyond the recipient/subrecipient relationship and learn how strategic partnerships improve the work you’re doing. This workshop will take a look at how communities are […]
REGISTER Rapid ReHousing is a housing intervention designed to quickly exit households out of homelessness and into permanent housing. The intervention is comprised of three main components: (1) Housing Identification, (2) Leasing and Financial Assistance, and (3) Support Services. Webinar 3 in a 3-part series, this webinar will emphasize how to maximize support services in […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. Providing case management to households experiencing homelessness can be challenging given the varied and unique nature of each household. While other social service organizations may work […]
REGISTER The final part of this series will address how HUD approved counseling agencies may provide your SHIP eligible applicants with post-purchase education, foreclosure prevention classes, and one-on-one counseling. The presenters will discuss the process of selecting and contracting with a counseling agency. The training will also address the HUD Counseling Notice of Funding Availability […]
REGISTER (Jacksonville) This workshop is designed for those interested in building their nonprofit organizational capacity and sustainability, including executive directors, senior staff, board members, and local government staff working with nonprofits. The presenters will explore several facets of nonprofit capacity, including resources, organizational structure, programmatic, and networking capacity. The training will help participants identify what […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. This webinar provides an introduction to providing trauma-informed care. People experiencing homelessness are not only currently experiencing trauma, they often have significant histories of trauma. Any […]
REGISTER This is the first a two part webinar series beneficial for board members who are less likely to travel to workshops. Nonprofit board member determine their organizations’ mission, and to guide them in achieving it effectively and efficiently. Each board member must manage a wide variety of critical issues related to mission, fiduciary responsibilities, […]
REGISTER (North Miami) This workshop will explain shared equity programs, and how incorporating shared equity provisions into SHIP strategies can more effectively expand and preserve the affordable housing stock. We will cover the philosophy, mechanics, and best practices for shared equity programs including how a local government can partner with a community land trust to […]
REGISTER This is the last part of a two-webinar series for multifamily property managers. It builds on the first by providing training on special topics, including: Conducting tenant selection on a case by case basis for homeless and special needs households Screening in versus screening out households with special needs, disabilities, and histories of homelessness […]
REGISTER Managing Entities (MEs) have been tasked with providing housing coordination for households within the substance abuse and mental health system identified as having unstable housing. Housing coordination takes place at many levels: systems, provider, and individual. A vital part of the housing coordination process is working with Continuums of Care (CoCs) to ensure housing […]
REGISTER Monitoring projects that have several different funding sources can be difficult. Determining which rule takes precedence over another is important to understand when monitoring blended projects. This webinar offers guidance on monitoring projects that have multiple funding sources such as SHIP, HOME and tax credit financing. It will address which project rules apply when […]
REGISTER (North Miami) This workshop is designed to present the essential characteristics and assets required for a new nonprofit housing developer to enter and succeed in affordable housing development. Participants will learn what resources are needed to navigate the path from concept to completion and ongoing operation of large and small-scale housing projects. Participants will […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. Difficult cases are a part of the job with case management. This webinar will dive into what makes a case difficult, how to handle exceptionally difficult […]
REGISTER (Jacksonville) The rehabilitation process requires housing administrators and their staff to work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials and funders. Understanding each of these groups and learning to work with them helps to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. This workshop will walk through the steps involved […]
Orlando - Invitation Only Housing stability is rapidly becoming a priority for many healthcare providers and organizations. The importance of affordable housing in healthcare cannot be overstated. When people have access to safe, decent affordable housing they have better health outcomes. This workshop brings Managing Entities, Continuums of Care, and Medicaid Managed Care organizations to the […]
REGISTER The webinar will present development underwriting from the perspective of local SHIP administrators. While SHIP funds may make up only a small portion of a development’s overall sources, it is imperative that staff understand how to accurately assess its ability to succeed financially and fulfill SHIP requirements, including expenditure deadlines and ongoing compliance. This […]
REGISTER Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a housing intervention that provides long term affordable housing and support services for a household. The first webinar in the series, this webinar will focus on development of PSH by looking at various funding sources, design strategies, and planning elements. Participants will learn what funding sources might work best […]
REGISTER Case management has many roles and definitions throughout social service organizations. In this series, we look at the role of case management when working with households experiencing homelessness. The final webinar in the series, webinar 7 will look at the vital role self-care plays for any human service worker. Burnout and compassion fatigue are […]
REGISTER Sometimes it is a necessity for a nonprofit developer to find a for-profit development partner. Some need a partner because of the experience required for Florida Housing applications. And realistically, some just are not ready to go it alone. This first part of a two-webinar series explores options for partnership. A development partner may […]
REGISTER (Vero Beach) This workshop will target rehabilitation administrators, nonprofits and contractors, to help them create opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities to access solar energy and other clean and green systems. Participants will learn how to integrate solar and energy technology, and clean, green practices into existing programs. Participants will learn how to access […]
REGISTER This training will make the connection between assisting homeless households with these two funding sources. The presenters will offer methods for coordinating services, providing housing stability counseling, and establishing priorities of assistance.
REGISTER The last part of this two-webinar series will focus on what a nonprofit developer can expect from a partnership. It will feature partnerships that illustrate key topics about how to assign the work, and ways to divide the fee. Presenters with discuss risks involved with partnerships.
REGISTER Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a cost-effective housing intervention that provides long term affordable housing and support services for a household. The second webinar in the series, this webinar will focus on what property management and operations look like for PSH properties. Participants will gain insight into tenant selection, lease enforcement, and management operations.
REGISTER This training will make the connection between assisting homeless households with these two funding sources. The presenters will offer methods for coordinating services, providing housing stability counseling, and establishing priorities of assistance.
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