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Since March of 2024, FCS providers in Spokane County have been meeting monthly in an effort to break down silos, share resources, niches, and ideas, and build a sense of community. This group has inspired other communities to start a similar endeavor. Though the group is still fairly new, it has already proven to be a powerful tool for providers who have attended.
Topics covered have included client engagement, landlord and employer engagement, and providers presenting on their unique services and resources in an effort to better serve program participants. Meetings are always energized and engaging, and attendees have stated that they come away feeling inspired and hopeful.
At the most recent meeting in August 2024, attendees were asked to share a quote about why they come to the FCS Provider Coalition. We wanted to highlight a few that really stood out.
- The opportunity to connect with other providers in the community and build on skills to be able to provide the best support to individuals we serve.
- The job development and resources we have to access to are key to helping and supporting our members in the best way possible.
- It’s important for all employee support. I do believe this is meant as “support before the crisis”.
- I’m here to connect with other providers in the Spokane community. Learn about their agencies and what their strengths are so we can refer (participants) to them to a specific provider that best fits them.
- Together we’re better and stronger. When we’re connected and collaborating, we have more resources and brainpower to solve difficult issues.
If you are an FCS provider who is interested in getting more information or starting an FCS Provider Coalition in your area, please reach out to Dawn Miller and Anessa Williams.
Webinar: Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 9 until 10 a.m.
This webinar will explore the basics of initial job search activities. We hope to engage in meaningful discussions about best practices, lessons learned from experts in the field, and practical steps to increase career development.
Objectives
- Know which resume and functions to use in which circumstances
- Cover letter recommendations and review of useful resources
- Interviewing skills, guidance, and practice options
Webinar: Thursday, September 12, 2024, at noon
This webinar is being shared on behalf of Administration for Community Living and Housing and Services Resource Center (HRSC)
Older adults now represent the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population, with nearly half of all unhoused older adults experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50. Addressing homelessness requires collaboration across systems, including housing, health care, and social care systems, and legal assistance providers can be a valuable addition to these partnerships. This webinar will highlight how legal assistance providers can reinforce a valuable rights-based perspective and ensure older adults receive equal treatment and access to housing. Speakers will share practical examples of strategies for legal assistance providers to integrate into an existing social service network fighting for housing rights. Representatives from Justice in Aging will present on legal assistance providers’ role in housing matters, while presenters from Community Care Systems, Inc. and Prairie State Legal Services (which receive funding from ACL’s Legal Assistance Enhancement Program) will provide real-world examples of how the aging network can form sustainable collaborations with legal assistance providers. Through the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act), ACL funds programs that provide legal assistance to uphold the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Each state and territory has a DD Act-funded Protection & Advocacy system, and there are approximately 1,000 OAA-funded legal services providers nationwide, which provide nearly one million hours of assistance each year. This webinar is hosted jointly by ACL’s Office of Elder Justice and Adult Protective Services and the Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC). ACL’s Office of Elder Justice and Adult Protective Services administers programs that ensure that the rights of older adults are protected. Through its grant portfolio addressing elder abuse, financial exploitation, elder rights (including the Legal Assistance Enhancement Program), long-term care ombudsman programs, and elder economic security, as well as eight elder justice resource centers, the office seeks to create a world where everyone has safe places to live and can participate fully in their communities.
Webinar: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
This webinar intends to discuss functional and financial eligibility for ALTSA services, including what kinds of services are available to clients receiving long term care services, and what setting a client can receive those services.
We will discuss the role of the ALTSA Supported Employment team and our part in ensuring ALTSA clients have access to employment supports and essential benefit planning services.
Objectives
- ALTSA eligibility and how to apply for long term care services
- What services are offered and where a client can receive services
- Services available to support ALTSA clients interested in employment
Sessions dates: Tuesdays (date specified below) at 11:30 a.m.
(Session 1: August 13, 2024)
Session 2: September 10, 2024
Session 3: October 8, 2024
Session 4: November 12, 2024
Session 5: December 10, 2024
This opportunity was made possible through partnership with Advocates for Human Potential.
The DBHR Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program invites you to the first session of an ongoing series where you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback regarding the supportive housing fidelity reviews.
We look forward to reflecting on the experiences of our reviewers and engaging in an open discussion about the overall process.
Session 1 discussion topics
- Overall participation in review process
- Learned lessons
- Suggestions for change
- Obstacles and benefits to participating
Let's come together for a discussion that will shape the future of supportive housing!
In-person training: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 9 through 11, 2024, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Location: Yakima DDA Field Office, 1002 N. 16th Ave., Yakima, Wash., 98909
If you are passionate about Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) principles and excel at ensuring fidelity and taking part in the fidelity review process, please consider this upcoming three-day in-person certification opportunity.
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) have collaborated to offer an opportunity for you to enhance your expertise and become a leader in the field of permanent Supportive Housing in Washington State. Once you have completed this three-day in-person training, you will obtain certification as a lead fidelity reviewer and be a mentor for the state-wide continuous learning collaborative.
Objectives
- Conduct fidelity reviews for the specific SAMSHA evidenced-based practice of PSH, within participants' own agencies and other agencies, by incorporating the principles of PSH into reviews
- Plan and lead cross-site PSH fidelity reviews
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of agencies, staff, participants, and PSH dimensions
- Coordinate fidelity review reporting and feedback
- Prepare, score, and follow up to support this program through feedback
- Develop a clear, comprehensive, and actionable report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement to assist Washington State in remediation or reinforcement
This training is intended for individuals with a minimum of one year of experience working with the SAMHSA evidence-based practice of PSH and who are interested in partnering with DBHR to contribute to the continuous learning collaborative by leading Supportive Housing fidelity reviews across the state.
If this opportunity interests you, please complete the interest form and email it for consideration. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. There are 12 slots for attendees.
Reach out with any questions.
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