2007 Regional Conference on Best Practices to Prevent and End Homelessness

Homeward's 1st Annual Regional Best Practices Conference was held on Sept 12, 2007 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Sessions and materials from the conference appear below.

Sessions and Materials

Employment Kevin McDonald, TROSA, Durham NC

• Powerpoint presentation

Foster Care & Homelessness Robin Nixon, National Foster Care Coalition and Nicole Dobbins, FosterClub

• Powerpoint presentation - Foster Care Independence Act
• Foster care and homeless youth
• Family Unification Program Summary
• Family Unification Program flowchart
• HUD Resources for Youth Leaving Foster Care
• NCSL Aging Out Article
• Voices Aging Out Issue Brief
• Transtion fact sheet and resources

Housing First for Families Ryan Macy-Hurley, Beyond Shelter, Los Angeles CA

• Powerpoint presentation
• White paper

Case Management: Motivational Interviewing Skills Prof. Diane Langhorst, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA

• Powerpoint presentation
• Communication for behavior change worksheet
• Motivational Interviewing Resources
• Motivational Interviewing Case Study

Preventing Homelessness - Melissa Mowery, Home Base, New York NY

• Powerpoint presentation

Incorporating a Recovery Focus in Homeless Services David Mangano, Chesterfield County CSB, VA

• Powerpoint presentation
• Recovery Language