Training
Free professional development for Michigan's homelessness service network — funded by MSHDA.
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<div class="training-date">July 15, 2026 · Virtual</div>
<h3>HMIS New User Certification</h3>
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<p>Required for all new staff entering data into Michigan's HMIS. Covers data quality standards, client consent protocols, system navigation, and report generation.</p>
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<div class="training-date">July 29, 2026 · Virtual</div>
<h3>HMIS Data Quality Bootcamp</h3>
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<p>For experienced HMIS users. Deep-dive into data completeness, timeliness standards, common errors, and how clean data drives better outcomes for your community.</p>
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<div class="training-date">August 12, 2026 · Lansing</div>
<h3>Coordinated Entry Best Practices</h3>
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<p>How to implement, evaluate, and improve your community's coordinated entry system. Includes assessment tools, prioritization, and referral workflows.</p>
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<div class="training-date">September 9, 2026 · Virtual</div>
<h3>Housing First: From Philosophy to Practice</h3>
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<p>Understand the evidence base for housing-first approaches and learn practical strategies for implementing them in your program — whether shelter, transitional, or permanent supportive housing.</p>
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<div class="training-date">September 23, 2026 · Virtual</div>
<h3>Point-in-Time Count Preparation</h3>
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<p>Get your community ready for the annual PIT count. Covers methodology, outreach strategy, unsheltered enumeration, volunteer training, and HUD reporting.</p>
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<div class="training-date">October 2026 · TBD</div>
<h3>Trauma-Informed Service Delivery</h3>
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<p>Build a trauma-informed culture across your organization — from intake procedures to staff wellness. Practical techniques grounded in current research.</p>
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