Past & Recorded Trainings
Washington State Department of Commerce – Training and Tools for Recipients of Housing Funds
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Housing Division has an online library that offers useful training courses and resources for homeless service providers and anyone doing work to decrease homelessness. Training topics include the following:
- Case Management
- De-Escalation
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Services
- Youth Homelessness
King County Public Health – Environmental Health Resources for Homeless Service Providers
King County provides environmental health resources for homeless service providers, including trainings that address pest prevention and management, air quality, and other sanitation-related topics.
KCRHA Literal Homelessness Documentation Training
This video recording explains the definition and documentation needed for Literal Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to assist their clients with collecting proper documentation. The video also lists common mistakes made when identifying proper documentation.
KCRHA Chronic Homelessness Documentation Training
This training explains the definition and documentation needed for Chronic Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to help clients collect proper documentation and avoid common mistakes. King County’s Bitfocus site also offers a Chronic Homelessness and HMIS training, which can be found here.
KCRHA Imminent Risk of Homelessness Documentation Training
This training recording explains the definition and documentation needed for the Imminent Risk of Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to help clients collect proper documentation and avoid common mistakes.
KCRHA Domestic Violence Homelessness Documentation Training
This training recording explains the definition and documentation needed for Domestic Violence-Related Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to help clients collect proper documentation and avoid common mistakes.
Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and WorkFirst Training 2025
This training provides an overview of the TANF and WorkFirst programs, including eligibility requirements, guidance on navigating the application process, and potential limitations of the benefits.
KCRHA HUD’s Equal Access Rule Training 2024
This training addresses the requirements of the HUD 2012 and 2016 Equal Access Rules, outlines policies supporting LGBTQQIA2S individuals, and highlights strategies to prevent family separation.