2023 Spring Development Day

The Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care Board of Directors and IHCDA hosted the 2023 Spring Development Day Conference on May 12, 2023, at the Ivy Tech in Muncie. The event’s theme was Leaning INto Partnerships. 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 how to create, renew, and strengthen partnerships with local and statewide organizations to ensure we are all collaborating to end homelessness in the Balance of State. Please see the session list and links below:

Plenary Speeches:

• The Opening Plenary on “Stress, Trauma, and Wellbeing” was given by Brent Anderson of Indiana Department of Health.

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• The Closing Plenary on “Partnerships in Action” was given by Marie Beason and Hale Crumley of Prosperity Indiana.

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Breakout Sessions:

• “What’s the Next Chapter?: An Introduction to the Moving On Voucher Program” was presented by Jeff Zongolowicz, IHCDA.

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• “It Takes a Village: Teaming Up with McKinney-Vento Liaisons to Serve Youth and Families with Children” was presented by IHCDA’s Cross Support System Navigators and the Youth Program Manager, Jeanne Hidalgo

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• “How to Help Heroes: Employment Support for Veterans and Their Families” was presented by Jeffrey Tabb, Indiana Department of Work Force Development.

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• “The Power of Peers: Why Peer Recovery Specialists Are Essential” was presented by Ray Lay, SMI Enterprises, LLC.

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• “Helping Every Hoosier: What Low Barrier Really Means” was presented by Jennifer Layton, LTHC.

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• “Striving for Sustainability: A Panel on Increasing Client Earned and Unearned Income” included the following panelists: Laura Chavez and Nonis Sinner, FSSA; and Bart Doan and Heather Flanigan, Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

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• “Teaming Up for Survivors: Using Collaborative Efforts to Serve Survivors of Domestic Violence” was presented by Linda Wilk, Hands of Hope; and Erika Young, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

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• “Fair Housing for All: How to Help Your Clients Navigate Housing Discrimination” was presented by Erika Fotsch, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.

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• “Don’t Miss the Red Flags: How to Recognize the Signs of Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault” was presented by Merissa Hauptstueck and Karen Maher, Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking.

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• “Making the Most of Your Money: Flexible Spending Roundtable” was a discussion led by Jennifer Layton, LTHC; and Jordan Stanfill, Housing Opportunities.

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• “What Can Your Township Trustee Do for You?” was presented by Jason Critchlow, Portage Township Trustee.

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• “Everyone Is Welcome Here: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Members of the LGBTQAI+ Community” was presented by Kenya Anderson, Indiana Youth Group.

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• “It’s All In the Design: Creating Trauma-Informed and Universal Designed Shelters” was presented by Eric Lane, Fellowship Missions.

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• “Effective and Efficient EHV Utilization: Why Collaborating with Your CAP Agency Makes All the Difference” was presented by Elaine Breeck and Nichole McCarter, Human Services, Inc.; and Lizz Schunn, IHCDA.

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• “More Than Just Books: How Libraries Serve Our Most Vulnerable” was presented by Charles Burnside, St. Joseph County Library; and Payton Barger and Aaron Williams, Floyd County Public Library.

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• “Controlling the Narrative: Addressing Stigma and Negotiating with Landlords to House Clients with High Barriers” was presented by Cheyenne Morrow, Alternatives, Inc.; and Victoria Jennings, IHCDA.

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• “Need A Diversion Partner?: Your CAP Agency May Be the Answer” including the following panelists: Pam Brookshire, Brightpoint; Robin Curry and Angela Golia, Community Action Program, Inc., of Western Indiana; and Gina Gomez and Jennifer Malone, Northwest Indiana Community Action Agency.

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• “Reproductive Health Matters: Providing Access to Care During a Housing Crisis” was presented by Care Berg Raunick, National Excellence in Women’s Health at Indiana University.

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• “First Do No Harm: Offering Harm Reduction and Compassionate Care for Those Struggling with Substance Abuse” was presented by Justin Beattey and Gina Fears, Mental Health America.

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• “Trauma-Informed Care 101” was presented by Fellowship Missions’ Margaret Coats, Ashlee Kreft, Eric Lane, and Brooke Skean.

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• “Changes Are Coming: IN BOS CoC Committee Restructure” was presented by Beth White and Myra Wilkey, IN BOS CoC Board Members; and Kristin Garvey, IHCDA.

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• “Helping Hoosiers Avoid of Navigate Eviction” was presented by Rayanna Binder, Mindi Goodpaster, and Sarah Vaillancourt, IHCDA.

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Speakers, Sponsors, and Committees

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Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Indianapolis

Development Day Planning Committee

• Jenna Childress
• Angie Ciski
• Kristin Garvey
• Liz Greene
• Pam Isaac
• Jennifer Layton
• Cheri Lintz
• Kate Marshall
• Brian Philps
• Lizz Schunn
• Jordan Stanfill
• Lani Vivirito