Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Compassion Capital Fund
RHCB Technical Assistance Offerings
HAC and NAEH will provide one-on-one technical assistance for homeless service providers in rural areas looking to increase their capacity and/or better serve the homeless population in their community. Assistance will be available through two avenues: a toll-free phone line as well as email.
Staff have extensive expertise in the five critical capacity building areas listed below.
Leadership Development
Identifying and engaging board members of FBCOs covering large geographic areas
Providing regulatory and policy updates on relevant programs
Organizational Development
Introductory and advanced financial management
Nonprofit incorporation
Program Development
Developing data systems and planning
Developing permanent supportive housing
Revenue Development
Accessing federal funding to support homeless programs
Leveraging multiple funding sources
Community Engagement
Identifying potential community partners and encouraging systems change
Joining an existing or starting a Continuum of Care
Some organizations may require more specialized support and RHCB is prepared to offer assistance on topics including, but not limited to:
Systems Change. Most people who become homeless are eligible for assistance from mainstream systems of care, and many are or recently have been active clients of one or more of these systems. Technical assistance in this area will focus on helping organizations access mainstream resources and coordination of stakeholders of key systems that serve the needs of homeless people, including the departments of mental health, corrections, and child welfare.
Data Systems and Planning. The team will assist in developing methods to assess the size and needs of homeless populations, including point-in-time counts, implementation of Homeless Information Management Systems (HMIS), and developing and implementing plans to end homelessness.
Rapid Re-housing Initiatives. Technical assistance will help develop rapid re-housing strategies that focus on minimizing time spent homeless. Strategies may include targeting prevention resources, identifying housing in the community, designing a subsidy program, and developing tools to assess client service and housing needs.
Permanent Supportive Housing. Developing permanent supportive housing is a key strategy for serving chronically homeless people. Technical assistance will focus on planning, developing, financing, and sustaining permanent supportive housing unit.