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2017 Baltimore Co Point in Time Study (homeless census)

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*Update 1/3/17 - we are currently at full capacity for volunteers

Save the Date: Equal Access and Gender Identity Rules Training - January 2017

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The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is holding a series of webinars for Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Applicants and providers, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) recipients and sub-recipients, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) grantees to educate participants about the requirements of the Equal Access Rule and Gender Identity Rule and how to ensure that projects operate in compliance with these rules. This webinar will also provide “LGBT Language 101” training to aid participants in increasing their knowledge and skills in using appropriate, inclusive language with all clients they serve. Participants will be introduced to HUD’s TA materials to aid their compliance efforts, including a self-assessment tool , staff and volunteer training scenarios , and a policies and procedures guidebook (all available on the HUD Exchange LGBT Resource page ). Webinar Dates Tuesday, January 10, 2017: 12:00–1:30 PM EST Wednesday,