Regional Task Force on Homelessness San Diego

5/22 Training Session: CES Workflow in Clarity
2019-05-22 11:15 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Greetings HMIS Users! This email is regarding additional sessions of the “Coordinated Entry System Workflow in Clarity” training. This in-person training session will be hosted by the CES team. It is strongly suggested that attendees bring a laptop to follow along, but is not required.
CES access is required for those entering clients, as well as those accepting referrals. This includes outreach workers, housing navigators, case managers, and housing providers who work in the CES process.
To obtain access to CES in Clarity, users must attend one in-person “CES Workflow in Clarity” training and one “HMIS New User Training”.
Please use the RTFH Events Calendar to register for one of the following “CES Workflow in Clarity” immediate following the “Clarity/HMIS New User Training.”
*We also highly recommend watching the CES Webinar (hosted live 1/29/2019). https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/4306806134188872459
If you have any questions please email ces@rtfhsd.org.
Register for this Session
Register here to reserve a space in this session.

Diversion Training with the Cleveland Mediation Center - Session 2
2019-05-23 08:30 - 16:30
This is the second day of the second session of Diversion training with the Cleveland Mediation Center.
This training is full; please contact Kat Durant at kathryn.durant@rtfhsd.org with any questions about the training.
Lunch will be provided for attendees. There is a parking lot in front of and in back on the building. The space is upstairs, above O’s American Kitchen.

CoC General Membership Meeting
2019-05-23 10:00 - 12:00
This is CoC General Membership meeting is open to all CoC Members.

RTFH Offices Closed - 5/24
2019-05-24
RTFH’s offices are closed every other Friday as part of an organization-wide 9/80 flexible schedule.
Dates we are closed in 2019 include:

March: 15 & 29
April: 12 & 26
May: 10 & 24
June: 7 & 21
July: 5 & 19
August: 2, 16, & 30
September: 13 & 27
October: 11 & 25
November: 8 & 22
December: 6 & 20

Diversion Training with the Cleveland Mediation Center - Train-the-Trainer
2019-05-24 08:30 - 16:30
This is a Train the Trainer session for those that have completed the 2 day Diversion training with the Cleveland Mediation Center and want to learn the diversion training model. Those that attend this training will learn how to help train their peers in the community on the diversion concepts and tactics the Cleveland Mediation Center taught during the two day session.
This training is full; please contact Kat Durant at kathryn.durant@rtfhsd.org with any questions about the training.

Clarity/HMIS New User Training – 5/29
2019-05-29 09:00 - 11:00
This training session will cover the basics of using the new HMIS software, Clarity, including:

Basic navigation
Creating clients
Adding clients into a household
Enrolling a household into a program
Adding a status assessment and service to your enrolled household
Exiting a household from a program
Additional features, including notes, public alerts, client files and using the client location feature

All users are required to attend a new user training session in order to be granted a Clarity user license. Completing this training will qualify you for access to a user license.
This training does not include content on the CES process, nor does completing it qualify you for access to CES in Clarity. Additional training is required to be granted CES access (see the Events Calendar for CES training sessions).
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that use of a laptop computer is REQUIRED in order to complete this training. Most of the training session involves completion of a data entry workflow in the Clarity Training site, so it is essential to have a computer for this portion.
RTFH has a limited supply of laptop computers to make available to trainees. We encourage all users who have access to a laptop computer to bring one in order to free up computers for those who most need one.
There are two registration options below – (1) for those who can bring their own laptop with them, entitled “Training Registration – LAPTOP NOT INCLUDED” and (2) for those who need to reserve a laptop computer (entitled “Training Registration – INCLUDES RESERVATION OF RTFH LAPTOP”). Please click on the link that corresponds to your computer needs and register using the correct form. You only need to register for one option.

Training Registration – LAPTOP NOT INCLUDED
Training Registration – INCLUDES RESERVATION OF RTFH LAPTOP

5/29 Training Session: CES Workflow in Clarity
2019-05-29 11:15 - 12:30

CoC Meeting - Voting of the General Membership
2019-05-30 14:00 - 15:00
A General Membership Meeting for Voting for the Slate of the upcoming 3 Provider Seats AND Voting for the Changes to the Charter will be held at the Regional Task Force on The Homeless. Please see the defined changes in the Charter below that will be Voted on May 30, 2019 by the General Membership.
Within the Regional Task Force on Homelessness CoC Charter, ultimate responsibility for Charter approval is designated to the Full Membership. On April 22 and 25, 2019 Governance Advisory Committee held input sessions to solicit feedback on the update to the Charter.

Updated reference to AHAR to reflect HUD’s change to the LSA.
Updated language of the Intergovernmental Council to present tense.
Updated language of Health seats to include behavioral health care and preference for at least one seat to be given to consumers/individuals with lived experience.
Updated language of Flexible seats to give preference to consumers/individuals with lived experience only

See below for a summary of community input on changes to the charter and a draft version of the revised charter:

Summary of Input from Community Meetings on RTFH Charter and Bylaws Review
Draft Revised Governance Charter

Evaluation Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-06-05 13:30 - 15:00
Evaluation Advisory Committee Meeting that occurs monthly on the first Monday.
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, USA (map) -room TBD

RTFH Offices Closed - 6/7
2019-06-07

RTFH Executive Committee Meeting
2019-06-12 12:00 - 13:30
Monthly meeting for the RTFH Executive Committee members.

Clarity/HMIS New User Training – 6/13
2019-06-13 09:00 - 11:00

6/13 Training Session: CES Workflow in Clarity
2019-06-13 11:15 - 12:30

Clarity/HMIS New User Training – 6/19
2019-06-19 09:00 - 11:00

6/19 Training Session: CES Workflow in Clarity
2019-06-19 11:15 - 12:30

RTFH Board Meeting
2019-06-20 15:00 - 17:00
RTFH Board of Directors Meeting – open to the general public outside of closed sessions, held monthly on the third Thursday.
See the meeting agenda for more details on content. Materials for past meetings can be viewed in the document management system.

RTFH Offices Closed - 6/21
2019-06-21

CoC General Membership Meeting
2019-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
This CoC General Membership meeting is open to all CoC Members.

Clarity/HMIS New User Training – 7/03
2019-07-03 09:00 - 11:30
This training session will cover the basics of using the new HMIS software, Clarity, including:

Basic navigation
Creating clients
Adding clients into a household
Enrolling a household into a program
Adding a status assessment and service to your enrolled household
Exiting a household from a program
Additional features, including notes, public alerts, client files and using the client location feature

All users are required to attend a new user training session in order to be granted a Clarity user license. Completing this training will qualify you for access to a user license.
This training does not include content on the CES process, nor does completing it qualify you for access to CES in Clarity. Additional training is required to be granted CES access (see the Events Calendar for CES training sessions).
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that use of a laptop computer is REQUIRED in order to complete this training. Most of the training session involves completion of a data entry workflow in the Clarity Training site, so it is essential to have a computer for this portion.
RTFH has a limited supply of laptop computers to make available to trainees. We encourage all users who have access to a laptop computer to bring one in order to free up computers for those who most need one.
There are two registration options below – (1) for those who can bring their own laptop with them, entitled “Training Registration – LAPTOP NOT INCLUDED” and (2) for those who need to reserve a laptop computer (entitled “Training Registration – INCLUDES RESERVATION OF RTFH LAPTOP”). Please click on the link that corresponds to your computer needs and register using the correct form. You only need to register for one option.

Training Registration – LAPTOP NOT INCLUDED

Training Registration – INCLUDES RESERVATION OF RTFH LAPTOP

PARKING INFORMATION:
There is designated parking for United Way visitors in the front of the building, and around the left side and rear of the building (other than reserved spaces), as well as street/curbside parking. Please do not park in the neighboring All State building’s parking lot (address 4669 Murphy Canyon Rd). Carpooling is highly encouraged.
Please note:
For users who are attending the CES training that occurs after this training, there will be a 45 minute break between the training sessions. There are several options to purchase food near the United Way building, and some commissary food options are available to purchase from United Way reception.

CES Training: Clarity Workflow 07/03
2019-07-03 12:15 - 14:00
This “Coordinated Entry System (CES) Workflow in Clarity” in-person training session is hosted by the RTFH CES team. It is strongly suggested that attendees bring a laptop to follow along, but is not required.
CES access is required for staff who enter client information, as well as those accepting referrals. This includes outreach workers, housing navigators, case managers, and housing providers who complete work in the CES process.
To obtain access to CES in Clarity, users must attend one in-person “CES Workflow in Clarity” training and one “HMIS New User Training”.
Please use the RTFH Events Calendar to register for one of the following “CES Workflow in Clarity” that is held following the “Clarity/HMIS New User Training.”
*We also highly recommend watching the CES Webinar (hosted live 1/29/2019). https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/4306806134188872459
Register for this Session
Register here to reserve a space in this session.
More information about CES can be found on our website: https://www.rtfhsd.org/coordinated-entry-system/
If you have any questions please email ces@rtfhsd.org.
PARKING INFORMATION:
There is designated parking for United Way visitors in the front of the building, and around the left side and rear of the building (other than reserved spaces), as well as street/curbside parking. Please do not park in the neighboring All State building’s parking lot (address 4669 Murphy Canyon Rd). Carpooling is highly encouraged.
PLEASE NOTE:
For users who are attending the CES training that occurs after this training, there will be a 45 minute break between the training sessions. There are several options to purchase food near the United Way building, and some commissary food and drink options are available to purchase from United Way reception. You are also welcome to bring anything you would like to eat.
If you have any questions please email support@rtfhsd.org.

RTFH Offices Closed - 4th of July Holiday
2019-07-04

RTFH Offices Closed - 7/5
2019-07-05

Clarity/HMIS New User Training – 7/11
2019-07-11 09:00 - 11:30
This training session will cover the basics of using the new HMIS software, Clarity, including:

Basic navigation
Creating clients
Adding clients into a household
Enrolling a household into a program
Adding a status assessment and service to your enrolled household
Exiting a household from a program
Additional features, including notes, public alerts, client files and using the client location feature

All users are required to attend a new user training session in order to be granted a Clarity user license. Completing this training will qualify you for access to a user license.
This training does not include content on the CES process, nor does completing it qualify you for access to CES in Clarity. Additional training is required to be granted CES access (see the Events Calendar for CES training sessions).
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that use of a laptop computer is REQUIRED in order to complete this training. Most of the training session involves completion of a data entry workflow in the Clarity Training site, so it is essential to have a computer for this portion.
RTFH has a limited supply of laptop computers to make available to trainees. We encourage all users who have access to a laptop computer to bring one in order to free up computers for those who most need one.
There are two registration options below – (1) for those who can bring their own laptop with them, entitled “Training Registration – LAPTOP NOT INCLUDED” and (2) for those who need to reserve a laptop computer (entitled “Training Registration – INCLUDES RESERVATION OF RTFH LAPTOP”). Please click on the link that corresponds to your computer needs and register using the correct form. You only need to register for one option.

Training Registration – LAPTOP NOT INCLUDED

Training Registration – INCLUDES RESERVATION OF RTFH LAPTOP

PARKING INFORMATION:
There is designated parking for United Way visitors in the front of the building, and around the left side and rear of the building (other than reserved spaces), as well as street/curbside parking. Please do not park in the neighboring All State building’s parking lot (address 4669 Murphy Canyon Rd). Carpooling is highly encouraged.
Please note:
For users who are attending the CES training that occurs after this training, there will be a 45 minute break between the training sessions. There are several options to purchase food near the United Way building, and some commissary food and drink options are available to purchase from United Way reception. You are also welcome to bring anything you would like to eat.
If you have any questions please email support@rtfhsd.org.

CES Training: Clarity Workflow 07/11
2019-07-11 12:15 - 14:00

CES Training: Clarity Workflow 07/17
2019-07-17 12:15 - 14:00

HMIS Focused Training - Running and Utilizing the HUD Annual Performance Report (APR)
2019-07-17 13:00 - 15:00
This focused session will be offered by the HMIS team via webinar. The webinar will cover how to run the HUD Annual Performance Report in Clarity as well as how to read and utilize the report results in order to troubleshoot HMIS data quality for your programs.
The session is most appropriate for those who would be running the APR for programs they operate in HMIS, including (but not limited to) HMIS agency administrators.
Register for the webinar here.

RTFH Board Meeting CANCELLED
2019-07-18
This regular meeting of the Board will reconvene on August 29th.

RTFH Offices Closed - 7/19
2019-07-19

CoC Membership Meeting CANCELLED
2019-07-25
This meeting has been cancelled for the month of July. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be in August. Check this event calendar for the next meeting date in Aug, tentatively scheduled for Aug. 22.

Diversion Training - Session 1
2019-07-29 08:00 - 17:00
This first session of the 2-day training with consultant Ed Boyte will cover different techniques for rapid resolution discussions with clients. More details regarding training registration will be coming soon. For any questions, please contact kathryn.durant@rtfhsd.org
