Homeward's Regional Conference on Best Practices to Prevent and End Homelessness

Homeward's Regional Best Practices Conference offers workshops that highlight innovative programming from around the country working to prevent and end homelessness. While our agencies work collaboratively to address the needs of the clients they serve, we are interested in learning what other communities are doing in order to improve our regional offerings.

Homeward's Best Practices Conference

Capital One Town Center

Thursday, June 2, 2011


Register to attend the conference here.

Capital One is this year’s corporate sponsor, and we are excited about their continued support in educating our community on effective practices targeted to the needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Conference Schedule:

Thursday, June 2
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conference Sessions and Networking Reception
12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Trends and Innovations Awards Lunch and Reception

Session Topics

Permanent Supportive Housing
Child Welfare
Housing Barriers Assessment
Virginia State Homelessness Plan
Various Subpopulations – Veterans, Former Offenders, etc.
Housing for Families with Children
Outreach and Engagement
HEARTH
Recovery – Mental Health/ Substance
Abuse
Case Management: Trauma Informed Practices
Veteran Affairs 5 Year Homelessness Plan

Costs:

$30 Full Day Conference for Participants from Richmond CoC (including City of Richmond, Henrico Hanover, Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan, Charles City, and New Kent counties)
$40 Full Day Conference for Participants from outside of Richmond CoC
FREE Trends and Innovations Awards Lunch and Reception

If you have a company or individual credit card, have it ready before beginning the registration process.
Credit card is preferred, but checks will be accepted up to June 10, 2011. There is no option to pay at the door.

Register to attend the conference here.

Trends and Innovations Awards

Additionally, Homeward is excited to renew our commitment to recognizing local innovation in homelessness by hosting our Third Annual Trends and Innovations Awards Reception. These awards are designed to recognize local practitioners, agencies, and organization that are successfully meeting the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Richmond area. The ceremony will be held during lunch, the day of the conference sessions, June 2nd at 12:00 p.m.

Find more information and how to nominate someone for a Trends and Innovations Award here

Trends and Innovations Awards Lunch and Reception

For more information on past conference sessions, presenters, or materials follow links below.