Description
Emergency shelter is a vital part of the homeless response system: it saves lives in the short term and can reduce homelessness—if it employs effective practices. This course will cover five key principles of effective emergency shelter. It’s appropriate for people who are, or would like to become, direct service staff, shelter management, or leadership, as well as for funders, system leaders, or government employees with an interest in local shelters.
Anyone enrolled in any Center for Learning course is invited to a live online office hour every month. Some office hours are opportunities to ask questions about material in our courses; others focus on emerging issues or specific populations.
We offer a variety of discounts: see our FAQ page. Questions? Email [email protected].
Objectives
Your goals in this course will be to learn how to
- Identify the role of emergency shelter in the larger homeless response system
- Focus on housing with appropriate services
- Adopt safe and appropriate diversion strategies
- Lower barriers to welcome clients in
- Deploy housing-focused rapid exit services
- Make the most of data in measuring your shelter's performance
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion
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