RI Continuum of Care

Housing Problem Solving
2026-07-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | 99 Stewart Street, Providence, RI 02903, 99 Stewart Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Join us in person to strengthen case management skills through Housing Problem Solving techniques.

This 90-minute, in-person training is designed for case managers and direct service staff working within the Coordinated Entry System in RI who want to strengthen their Housing Problem Solving skills using a Housing First approach. Participants will learn how problem solving supports engagement, diversion, and prevention efforts across the homelessness response system. The training will focus on practical, client-centered strategies to identify housing barriers, explore safe and appropriate housing options, and support participant choice without preconditions. Emphasis will be placed on aligning Housing Problem Solving with Coordinated Entry practices, including progressive engagement, documentation of housing barriers, and collaboration with system partners. Through guided discussion and real-world examples, attendees will gain tools they can immediately apply when conducting problem-solving conversations, supporting referrals, and assisting participants as they move through the Coordinated Entry process.
Participants will learn to:

Understand the role of Housing Problem Solving within Coordinated Entry and Housing First
Apply problem-solving strategies during diversion, prevention, and housing navigation activities
Conduct solution-focused conversations that support participant choice and self-determination
Identify and document housing barriers and viable housing options consistent with CE practices

This training is intended for case managers and other frontline staff involved in Coordinated Entry, diversion, prevention, and housing placement.
Parking information to follow.

Session 6: In Person Workshop: Applying Concepts in Practice
2026-07-21 09:30 - 15:30 | Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, United States
This session will summarize concepts and techniques presented in Sessions 1 – 5 and offer opportunities to practice skills and apply concepts in a workshop setting.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants can apply the concepts covered in Case Management Fundamentals (sessions 1 – 5).
The training will be held in person at the Warwick Central Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889,

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States
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: 244 746 034 666 0
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Session 7: Subpopulation Needs and Service Strategies: Dynamics of Different Populations
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
This session provides an overview of the unique needs, considerations, and available resources for key subpopulations experiencing homelessness, including Youth and Young Adults, survivors of Domestic Violence, Veterans, and older adults. Participants will gain an understanding of the service systems, program requirements, and partnership expectations associated with each of these specialized populations. The training highlights strategies for effective collaboration with system partners and offers
guidance on navigating eligibility criteria, confidentiality considerations, and cross-system coordination to ensure appropriate and equitable access to housing and supportive services.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants understand resources and programming available to specific populations, and how to access those resources.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to join the training.

Inspecting Units: HQS and NSPIRE
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This training will provide a high-level overview of when inspections are required, what inspection methodology is required, a quick overview of HQS standards and documentation, as well as a brief overview of NSPIRE and NSPIRE-related resources.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to register for this training.

RICoC Board & Membership Meeting
2026-08-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-11-12 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States
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: 267 135 425 494 09
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Session 8: Subpopulation Needs and Service Strategies: Dynamics of High Acuity Clients
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
This session will provide guidance on tailoring approaches and services for people with severe, persistent, untreated mental illness, active and untreated substance use disorders, and co-occurring chronic health conditions requiring medical intervention.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will identify common diagnoses among most acute clients, and strategies for linkages to behavioral health, psychiatric crisis, and other appropriate medical care.
2. Participants will be able to identify 3 resources for more information on frequently encountered behavioral health concerns in a CoC service delivery setting.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to join the training.

What rules must CoC programs follow (Policies and Procedures)
2026-08-27 10:00 - 23:00 | Virtual
This training will provide an overview of the different federal requirements CoC programs must follow, mentioning other non-federal requirements that may apply, and discussing how these requirements play out in program policies and procedures.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to register for this training.

Session 9: Housing Stability & Eviction Prevention: Tools and Strategies to Assess and Minimize Risk
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
This training equips case managers with the specialized skills needed to stabilize individuals transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing during the critical first few months. Participants will explore the psychological and practical shifts of housing focused transitions and learn structured approaches for proactive risk assessment to identify early warning signs of housing instability, such as behavioral changes and financial stressors. By integrating evidence-based prevention tools and collaborative problem-solving strategies, case managers will learn how to build “tenancy toolkits” designed to strengthen client independence, support clients in effectively communicating with landlords, and promote successful household management. The session ultimately aims to give case managers the skills and knowledge needed to reduce the risk of housing loss and improve long term housing stability for program participants.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants can apply the basics of Motivational Interviewing, housing planning, trauma-responsive care, and housing-focused strategies.
2. Participants understand how to create a client-centered housing plan that address risk of loss of housing, and how to mitigate risks.
3. Participants have templates for engaging landlords and property management companies when clients are at risk of losing housing.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to join the training.

Rent Contributions
2026-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This training will provide a high-level overview of income inclusions and exclusions, adjusting income/mandatory deductions, and rent calculations for Continuum of Care programs.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to register for this training.

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-09-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-12-10 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States

Session 10: Housing Stability & Eviction Prevention: Tools and Strategies to Promote Housing Stability
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
This follow-up training moves beyond crisis prevention to focus on the long-term “maintenance phase” of housing stability, providing case managers with a framework for sustainable tenancy. While initial support often focuses on stabilization, this session introduces advanced tools to foster client autonomy and social integration, which are critical to maintaining long-term housing stability. Case managers will learn how to transition from intensive oversight to more of a “consultant” model, utilizing tracking tools to monitor housing health and implementing community-based support networks that provide a safety net for clients as formal case management tapers off.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants can create a housing stability plan based on client risks.
2. Participants can create an individualized community resource plan that can be activated when clients are at risk of eviction.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to join the training.

Cross-Cutting Requirements
2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This training will review some of the cross-cutting regulations applicable to CoC grants, especially specifics from 2 CFR 200 such as time tracking and charging costs, and how these cross-cutting requirements are applied to CoC programs.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to register for this training.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This training will provide an overview of the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), how it applies to CoC funding, and a review of emergency transfer information.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to register for this training.

Participant File Requirements
2026-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This training will provide a high-level overview of documentation requirements and suggestions to ensure that records, especially participant files, demonstrate eligibility for assistance and documentation of other requirements depending on the CoC component/activity used.
This training will be held virtually over Zoom. Click this link to register for this training.
