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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. 

WEBINAR- Best Practices for Procurement of Construction and Rehabilitation Services

REGISTER As the majority of SHIP funds must be spent on construction and rehabilitation activities, local governments must often partner with contractors that have the skills and expertise needed to implement housing rehabilitation and construction projects. This webinar will provide guidance to local governments on advertising their programs to solicit contractors, screening contractors to make sure they have the […]

WEBINAR- Housing Subsidies 101: An Introduction to Subsidized Housing

REGISTER There are many types of subsidized housing options available to low income, elderly, and disabled households. This webinar will provide an overview of these subsidized housing options. Subsidized housing also offers opportunities to effectively transition individuals from permanent supportive housing when high levels of care are no longer needed, thus creating a “flow” in […]

WEBINAR- From the Front Door to Permanently Housed: Interventions in a Homeless System

REGISTER The best path to permanent housing is a coordinated response system in every community. This webinar will provide an overview of the necessary components of the housing crisis response system, and how those components work together to create more permanent housing options. Components include Coordinated Entry, Outreach, Diversion, Prevention, Emergency Shelter, Rapid ReHousing, and […]

WEBINAR- Prioritizing Vulnerable Households

REGISTER Many Continuums of Care use prioritization tools, vulnerability indexes, and lengths of time homeless to determine prioritization. Guidance from HUD advises communities to target high utilizers of varying crisis systems in addition to chronicity and other prioritization tools. This webinar will review the HUD guidance on prioritization and how to implement the guidance by […]

WEBINAR- Housing Trust Funds

REGISTER Housing trust funds (HTF) are funds set aside by local, state, and federal governments that aid in the preservation and development of affordable housing for low income households including homeless families. HTF funds may be used for rental assistance, acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation. The webinar will provide an overview of the funds […]

WEBINAR- Transitioning from Homelessness to Housing: Teaming Up to Obtain Housing Retention in a Supportive Housing Program

REGISTER Housing First is not housing only. After the transition from homelessness to supportive housing, households need support retaining the housing. Successful supportive housing programs create effective teams. This webinar will address division of duties in supportive housing, participant engagement, recovery-oriented services, the role of peer support, and addressing isolation.

WEBINAR- Your Role in Documenting Homeless History

REGISTER Documenting homelessness is a critical part of housing eligibility. This webinar will provide an overview of the documentation required for different housing programs and how to go about collecting it. The webinar will review third party verification and using other systems in addition to HMIS such as police departments, hospitals, and Managing Entities.

WEBINAR- SHIP Annual Reports: Guidance on Tracking

REGISTER This webinar focuses on ongoing tracking responsibilities-- the tasks you need to complete now, months before the September 15 annual report deadline.  Participants will get a first look at the newly updated SHIP tracking spreadsheet, designed to streamline reporting and significantly reduce interim year report work.  This webinar is scheduled in conjunction with the […]

WEBINAR- Innovative Approaches to Addressing Homelessness: What’s Successful in Other Communities, and In Florida

REGISTER Innovative strategies deliver a new vision of long-term solutions to end homelessness.  This webinar will offer an overview of how local Florida communities are implementing progressive and creative solutions to best serve vulnerable populations.  The webinar will review Managing Entity collaboration, local implementation of nationally recognized best practices, measuring success in new initiatives, and […]

WEBINAR- 2018-2019 Legislative Wrap Up for Advocates in Homelessness Services

REGISTER As an advocate, it is important to be knowledgeable about how state legislation directly impacts affordable housing and homeless systems, both locally and state-wide. This webinar provides a summary of the 2018-2019 legislative actions that impact homeless systems and affordable housing funding throughout the State of Florida. In addition, this webinar will educate advocates […]

WEBINAR- Preparing for Deadlines & Annual Reports

REGISTER This webinar is designed to focus on ongoing tracking responsibilities, even before the pressure of the September 15 annual report deadline is upon you. It will especially help new SHIP staff members who have recently been assigned tracking or annual reporting responsibilities. Participants will receive the updated SHIP tracking spreadsheet, along with written instructions […]

WEBINAR- Affordable Housing Innovations in HB 7103

REGISTER Join us for the webinar “Affordable Housing Innovations in HB 7103” on July 22 at 2 pm. The major piece of affordable housing legislation to come out of the 2019 session is House Bill 7103. This “omnibus housing bill”  throws together in one bill inclusionary zoning, impact fees, and expedited permitting. The bill also […]

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