Upcoming Trainings FY 2024-2025

January 2025

Effectively Working APS Cases for Persons Experiencing Homelessness Series

(Workshop #1) Homelessness in Older Adults: Examining the Layers 
Cohort 1: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9am -12pm
Cohort 2: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9am -12pm
Trained by Quatana Hodges 

February 2025

(Workshop #2) Responding to APS Cases Involving Adults Experiencing Homelessness 
Cohort 1: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 8:30am -12pm
Cohort 2: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 8:30am -12pm
Trained by Marissa Bell

APS Supervisor Core: Building and Managing Effective APS Teams
Cohort 1: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 8:30am -12pm
Trained by E. Penny Jacobo, LCSW 

APS Supervisor Core: Supervisor as Trainer
Cohort 1: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:00am -12pm
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti 

March 2025

(Workshop #3) Precarious Housing and Homelessness in Older Adults: Resources and Collaboration for APS
Cohort 1: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:30am – 12pm
Cohort 2: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8:30am – 12pm
Trained by E. Penny Jacobo, LCSW 

Past Trainings FY 2024-2025

November 2024

APS Supervisor Core: Understanding Implicit Bias & Structural Racism
Cohort 1: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Trained by Quatana Hodges

APS Supervisor Core: Building Cultural Humility & Responsiveness
Cohort 1: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Trained by Kim Nguyen

Safety: Beyond the Basics Ensuring Safety When Conducting Interviews
Cohort 1: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Cohort 2: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Trained by Robin Pendleton

APS Supervisor Core: How to Talk About Elder Abuse
Cohort 1: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am 
Trained by Penny Jacobo 

September 2024

APS Supervisor Core: The Unique Role of the APS Supervisor
Cohort 1: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am 
Trained by Trudy McClure 

APS Supervisor Core: Strengths-Based Development and Supervision
Cohort 1: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am 
Trained by Whitney Barnes  

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