Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection Training

This training is in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Housing with Pat Kelson Associates, a certified inspection company, providing practical training on conducting Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections for HUD-funded programs. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) are minimum standards for tenant-based programs and are required both at initial occupancy and during the term of the […]

Legislative Planning Meeting

CCEH will convene a Legislative Agenda Planning Meeting on Friday, October 14th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to provide an update on advocacy for the 2023 legislative session, review last year’s legislative priorities, and to discuss the legislative strategy for the upcoming legislative session with our lobbyist. Please register here for the meeting.

Protecting Clients: An Overview of CT Fair Housing Policy

The CT Fair Housing Center will be providing an overview of CT housing and tenant rights while addressing common barriers to housing. During this training common unethical practices that some landlords use will be exposed, and tips will be provided on how to identify discrimination and how service providers can respond appropriately to protect and […]

Fair Housing and Assistance Animals

Join us for a 'Fair Housing and Assistance Animals' training presented by Rashida Rattray, Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Connecticut Fair Housing Center. This training will provide an overview of how service and support animals are covered under the Fair Housing Act. During the training we will discuss tenant rights and educate you about […]

Identifying and Dismantling Tokenism in the Workplace

Please join the CT REN (Connecticut Race Equity Network) for a training on ‘Identifying and Dismantling Tokenism in the Workplace.' This training will define tokenism, provide examples of how tokenism shows up in the workplace, and review the differences between diversity and inclusion and intent versus impact. During the training we will explain why tokenism […]

Restoring Relationships Training

This training offers support to supervisors and emerging leaders as we are all encouraged to engage in deeper conversations to restore relationships around equity and inclusion in our communities. We cannot create equity solely by ending an inequitable system. Social change can come only if we incorporate racial equity and inclusion at the very core […]

‘Employment and Community Resource Collaboration: The Collaborative Effort to End Homelessness by Increasing Access to Employment Resources

This training will provide cross-sector support that will assist in establishing, rebuilding, and maintaining ongoing community collaborations to bridge gaps between overlapping populations within the Workforce Development Board and The Homeless Response System. Leaders from the Employment sector will provide an overview of their community support services within their region, discuss special population employment strategies, […]

Creating a Client-Centered Housing Stabilization Plan

Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdeugpz8pH9DXMzRMwoluLaw4HOkILnl8#/registration This training will review the importance of a Housing Stabilization Plan and the key principles of it. During the training we will review the four steps of creating a client-centered housing stabilization plan. • Step 1: Assessment of Housing Barriers & Strengths • Step 2: Goal Setting & Action Planning • Step […]

CT CAN End Homelessness: Policy Subcommittee

Policy & Advocacy Committee The Policy and Advocacy Committee, in partnership with the newly hired CCEH lobbying firm, will lead the development of policy and advocacy efforts of the Homeless Response System throughout the calendar year.    Co-Chair: Teth Pickens, CLIP and ODFC Co-Chair: Kara Capone, Community Housing Advocates   Tuesday, May 9 10-11:00 AM […]