Program Strategies to Improve Housing Stability for Vulnerable Families - COMPLETED
PRESENTER: Tanya Tull, ScD, President/CEO, Partnering for Change
DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 10:00 AM PST
This presentation describes the evolution of the Housing First/Rapid Rehousing approach to ending and preventing family homelessness and the key components necessary to make it work. Challenges are identified and explored, as are options for overcoming barriers. The session will cover how to work with housing authorities, nonprofit affordable housing developers, private market landlords and management companies and “screening and assessment” tools to help determine appropriate services, financial assistance, and housing types for families based on need.

Five Steps for Engaging and Maintaining Strong Partnerships - COMPLETED
PRESENTER: Katy White, MSW, Dare Mighty Things
DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM PST
In an era of shrinking budgets and dwindling resources, community partnerships can be the key to maintaining a thriving program. They aren’t always easy, though. This webinar will cover engaging new partners, creating realistic MOUs, and maintaining partner relationships. Come prepared to ask the difficult questions about partnering for success.

Methods for Increasing Medication Adherence with HIV Positive Parents - COMPLETED
PRESENTERS: Jane M. Simoni, PhD, University of Washington, and Karen Ingersoll, PhD, University of Virginia
DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 10:00 AM PST
The arduous demands of most HIV medication regimens make it difficult for even highly motivated individuals to regularly adhere to prescribed schedules. With life expectancy and viral load so closely linked to medication, adherence is critical for this population. This webinar will review recent research in the field of medication adherence for HIV positive parents, and summarize interventions that social service providers can implement to help increase their clients’ adherence.

Creating an Effective Peer Model
PRESENTER: Paul Colson, PhD, Columbia University
DATE: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 10:00 AM PST
The steps required for creating and operating a peer program, including assessing the organization’s capacity; designing the program; developing methods for recruitment, training, and supervision; and devising the program evaluation will be presented. On-line resources, useful for managers seeking to start a peer program or improve an existing one, will also be shared.

The registration fee for these 90-minute, interactive phone trainings with web option is $25 per session. Payment can be made online via credit card or by mail via check or money order. Checks or money orders must be received in advance of the event.

The cost for participation is per phone line. If more than one person from your organization would like to participate on these calls, it will be more cost effective to submit one registration and listen to the call together. A limited number of scholarships are available.