Get Educated from the comfort of your home! Our virtual Homebuyer Education Classes help prospective homebuyers understand the process of buying and keeping a home. Customers who are first-time homebuyers are required to participate in the class prior to closing on a RIHousing loan. (for co-borrowers, only one borrower is required to take the Homebuyer Education […]
The Equity Committee recognizes that people served by CoC programs have different starting points and needs. Some people need more or different resources and support than others. This committee develops […]
The HMIS Committee plays a key role in developing performance measures and goals to evaluate Rhode Island’s overall success in ending homelessness in the State using HUD guidance. The HMIS Committee creates and updates, as needed, a privacy plan, security plan, and data quality plan for the HMIS, as well as all other policies and […]
The Coordinated Entry Implementation Committee collaborates with the Collaborative Applicant, HMIS Lead, CES Lead, and service providers to solicit feedback from stakeholders on the RI Statewide Coordinated Entry System (CES). The committee also monitors key performance indicators of the CE system and recommends actions to support its implementation, refinement, and ongoing performance. Co-Chair—RICoC Board member, […]
The RICoC Board and Membership meetings are held in person. The public may remotely view and listen to the meeting on Microsoft Teams (details below); however, people interested in participating in the meeting must be in person. How to join the meeting Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 214 927 […]
Intended audience: Case managers, program managers, anyone who works in the homeless response system. Description: During this session, facilitator Daisy Hernandez, MSW, LCSW, will review the basics of co-occurring disorder and assessing crisis, as well as better understanding in outreaching population managing co-occurring disorders. She will uplift the value of trauma informed care and person-centered […]
The Pipeline Committee works to strengthen the RICoC’s collaboration and connection with other systems to increase non-CoC or ESG resource investment in housing and services for households in Rhode Island experiencing homelessness. Contact Information: Co-Chair – Michelle Brophy, brophy@bhddh.ri.gov Co-Chair—Charlie Thomas-Davison, ThomasDavison@wdchoc.org How to Join Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams Meeting […]
Target Audience: Target Audience: Supervisory and Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP). Content covered will be relevant to both Recipient and Subrecipient agency staff. This session will provide an overview of the key activities involved in successfully managing […]
Intended Audience: Case managers, program managers, anyone who works in the homeless response system. Description: During this session, facilitator Daisy Hernandez, MSW, LCSW, will explore the purpose of stigma, its components and why they matter. She will engage participants in a comparison between stigma and bias and one's genuine self. Daisy will also talk about […]
The Constituent Advisory Committee consists of representatives who have lived experience of homelessness or housing instability. The committee provides feedback and policy recommendations to the CoC to ensure that those […]