Training Library

Overview

The LA BOSCOC Training Library is a record of foundational, intermediate, advanced, and topic-specific trainings delivered by CoC staff and external trainers. The Training Library is organized in descending order, from newest to oldest, but all trainings are tagged for cross reference. Some popular tags are listed below.

Popular tags: PSH, RRH, ES, 101, 102, Chronic Homelessness, Literal Homelessness, Domestic Violence

Trainings

Coordinated Entry Referral Process Training

This training reviews the process housing providers will take to resolve referrals received through the coordinated entry process.

Recommended for: housing case managers, project managers

Tags: Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid-Rehousing

required Annual la boscoc HMIS privacy & security training

This training reviews the data privacy and security standards required in the Federal HMIS Standards. All HMIS End Users must view this training annually.

There is an understanding check within the security training that all users must complete to receive credit for attending training.

Annual Training: Inclusive Housing for Trans*/Gender Diverse Participants 

A foundational training covering best practices for working with trans*/gender diverse participants that is relevant to all project types and project personnel.

Recommended for: case managers, project managers, program directors

Permanent Supportive Housing - DedicatedPlus Overview

Intermediate training for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects using or interested in using the DedicatedPLUS (D+) service model. Highlights the differences between 100% CH Dedicated and D+; equips projects to document D+ eligibility for participants and track eligibility for D+ projects.

Recommended for: case managers, project managers, program directors

Tags: Permanent Supportive Housing, PSH, 102, Chronic Homelessness, DedicatedPLUS

Chronic homelessness Documentation 101

Foundational training for street outreach workers, Coordinated Entry Access Points, and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects. Focuses on accurately documenting chronic homelessness for specific participants and tracking documentation compliance for PSH projects.

Recommended for: case managers, project managers

Tags: Permanent Supportive Housing, PSH, 101, Chronic Homelessness

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LDOE Homelessness Liaisons

An overview of the McKinney Vento Act, the role of Homeless Liaison’s in public schools, and what resources exist to ensure that students experiencing homelessness have access to and receive the educational services needed to succeed.

Recommended for: case manager, project managers, program directors

Extended Foster Care

An overview of the State of Louisiana Extended Foster Care program, the criteria to enter EFC, remain in EFC, housing options for our young adults and the two levels of case management services offered to the young adults in the program.

Recommended for: case managers, project managers, program directors

Case Management as a Profession

This three-part series, facilitated by TAC, focuses on the basics of case management, including utilizing motivational interviewing as a tool and developing/improving trauma-informed case management services.

Recommended for: case managers, project managers, program directors

The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care is dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Louisiana. We believe all people are entitled to safe, stable, and secure housing. We are committed to working with stakeholders across our geography, in different professional circles, and from every background to create a Louisiana in which no person lives in fear of homelessness.