2022 Fall Development Day

The Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care Board of Directors and IHCDA hosted the 2022 Fall Development Day Conference on November 1, 2022, at the Government Center’s Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event’s theme was Moving From “What Now?” to “What’s Next?”. Approximately 250 attendees from across the state had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions on a variety of topics and hear plenary speakers deliver remarks on equity, mental health and the Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. Please see the session list and links below:

Plenary Speeches:

• The Opening Plenary on “The Importance of Achieving Equity” was given by Donald Whitehead, the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless and cofounder of Racial Equity Partners.

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• The Luncheon Plenary on the Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2025 was given by Pam Isaac, Board Chair and Project Manager for the Howard County Government’s Legal Department.

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• The Closing Plenary on “Providing Mental Health Care to Those Experiencing Homelessness” was given by Stephen Nichols, Clinical Services Department Director.

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Breakout Sessions:

• The “Community Services Grants Team Info Session: Updates and What’s Coming in 2023” was presented by IHCDA’s Grants Team (Jenna Childress, Candace Jameson, Rachael Sample, and Diane Walker) and IHCDA’s Program Monitor, Kate Marshall.

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• “Diversion Could Be the Answer: A Panel on Using Diversion Effectively to Address a Housing Crisis” included panelists Melissa Bell and Abby Johnson and was moderated by Jenna Childress.

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• “EHV 101” was presented by Ed Seal, Lizz Schunn, and Jeff Zongolowicz.

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• “Finding All Neighbors In Need: A Panel on Best Practices in Street Outreach” included panelists: Neil Kring, Sara Renee, Danette Romines, and Ed Seal and was moderated by WaTasha Barnes Griffin.

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• “Get Them to Your Next Meeting: A Panel on Strengthening Partnerships with Rural Providers and Stakeholders” included panelists Alex Taylor, Elisa Worland, and Emily Wornell and was moderated by Kate Marshall.

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• “HMIS 101: What Every End User Needs to Know” was presented by IHCDA’s HMIS team (David Boltz, Daniella Jordan Gonzales, Grant Peters, and Lori Wood) and Jason Shaw of @WorkSolutions.

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• “HMIS Data Reporting and You! Utilizing Data to Empower Stakeholders” was presented by IHCDA’s HMIS Team (David Boltz, Daniella Jordan Gonzales, Grant Peters, and Lori Wood) and Jason Shaw of @WorkSolutions.

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• “Identifying Implicit Bias to Embrace Equity” was presented by Jill English and Annie Hostetter of Child Advocates.

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• “An Intro to Incorporating Shared Housing In Your Projects” was presented by Jenna Childress and Sharne Hairston.

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• “Nothing For Us Without Us: A Panel on the Importance of Including People with Lived Experience in Decision-Making Bodies” included panelists: Stephen Nichols, Stephen Ralph, Sharvonne Williams, Lori Wood and was moderated by Kate Marshall.

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• The “Regional Chair Share and Swap Session” was facilitated by Angie Ciski, Emily Pike, and Jordan Stanfill along with moderator, Candace Jameson.

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• “Solutions for the ‘Hardest to House:’ A Panel on Housing Individuals with a Criminal Record” included panelists Lorri Cox, Julie Randall, and Danette Romines and was moderated by Victoria Jennings.

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• “Trauma-Informed Care – Serving Survivors in Shelter” was presented by Terri Noone and Erika Young.

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Thank you to our Gold sponsor, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield!

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Development Day Planning Committee

• Pam Isaac
• Jen Layton
• Jordan Stanfill
• Angie Ciski
• Liz Greene
• Lizz Schunn
• Jenna Childress
• Kristin Garvey

2022 Spring Development Day

The Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care Board of Directors and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s Community Services team hosted the 2022 Spring Development Day on May 12th. Please see the session list and links below:

• This event was generously sponsored by RealAmerica LLC
• 2022 Spring Development Master of Ceremony - Grant Peters, IHCDA
• Opening Plenary on “Healing support of each other that touches on the trauma that service providers are experiencing during this unprecedented time” was given by: Kate Kimmer, Human Trafficking Field Consultant 
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• IHCDA Program Panel with Overviews of: Individual Development Account, Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, Community Action Agencies, Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance, Supportive Housing Programs, and Housing Choice Program was presented by the following IHCDA employees: Desirea Island, IDA/NAP Manager; Greg Glassley, Director of Energy and Utility Program; Mindi Goodpaster, IERA Community Outreach Manager; Victoria Jennings, Supportive Housing Analyst; and Jeff Zongolowicz, Director of Housing Choice Programs 
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• Coordinated Entry Lead and Staff Breakout Session was facilitated by: Jennifer Layton, President/CEO of LTHC Homeless Services, and IN BOS CoC Board Vice Chair and Danette Romines, Director of Programs, Aurora, Inc. 
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• Landlord and Property Management Engagement Panel was presented by: Zach Gross, Supportive Housing Manager, IHCDA; Julie Randall, Executive Director, Family Promise of Hendricks County; and Melanie Reusze, COO, RealAmerica Companies, and IN BOS CoC Board Secretary

• IHCDA Youth Programming Overview was presented by: Jeanne Grammens Hidalgo, Youth Program Manager, IHCDA 
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• IHCDA Community Services Grant Awards Season Panel was presented by the following IHCDA Community Services employees: Kristin Garvey, Director of Homeless Services; Jenna Childress, CoC Analyst; Amanda Fronek, ESG-CV Analyst; Kate Marshall, Community Services Monitor; Diane Walker, ESG Analyst 
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• Regional Chair Breakout Session was facilitated by: Angie Ciski, Director of Community Services, Family Service Association of Howard County, Inc., and IN BOS CoC Board Member; and Jordan Stanfill, CEO at Housing Opportunities, and IN BOS CoC Board Member 
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• Best Practices from Case Conferencing Panel was presented by: Pam Isaac, Projects Manager, Howard County Government Legal Department, and IN BOS CoC Chair; Lori Wood, HMIS/CE Trainer, IHCDA; and Danette Romines, Director of Programs, Aurora, Inc.
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• Special Remarks were made by Jake Sipe, Executive Director, IHCDA

• Closing Plenary on the State of the IN BOS CoC was presented by Pam Isaac, Projects Manager, Howard County Government Legal Department, and IN BOS CoC Chair

Archive

Materials

Fall 2019

• Am I Biased?
• CoC Eligible Costs Breakdown
• Reducing Recaptured Funds
• Community Programs Overview
• JAG Summary
• IN Dept. of Workforce Development - Youth Services

Spring 2019

• CES and Case Conferencing Indiana
• CES and Diversion
• Housing Dev Day 2
• Serving Special Populations
• SOAR Orientation for Adult Providers
• The Tenant, Landlord, Property Manger and Eviction Prevention
• TIC Training Indiana
• Veterans