2019 National Conference on Ending Homelessness and Capitol Hill Day

The National Alliance to End Homelessness conference in Washington DC during the week of July 22^nd did not disappoint. CCEH staff was again invited to present on a variety of different topics. Deputy Director, Mimi Haley, facilitated a discussion for the Capacity-Building Network on systems collaboration, co-led a workshop for YHDP communities, and presented on panels for Coordinated Entry Evaluation and Youth-Family mediation strategies. Sarah Fox, again co-led our Capitol Hill Advocacy Days and also presented on shelter diversion in CT. Carl Asikainen, our Youth Systems Coordinator, led a panel on innovative practices in host homes, highlighting the work of Noank Community Services and Council of Churches. Tashmia Bryant, our Training and Technical Assistance Coordinated, was a first time attendee and presented on the race & equity work she has done and is planning this year.

Continue Learning

The NAEH conference was packed full of information and best practices. Here are a few ways to gain knowledge from this year’s conference.

National Alliance to End Homelessness

• Conference Presentations will be posted on the NAEH Resources page.
• Conference Key Takeaways blog post by Steve Berg.
• Watch all of the plenaries from the Conference.

CCEH Staff Highlights

• Capitol Hill Days Summary
• CCEH Staff Summaries