AKCH2 2015

AKCH2 2015

Understanding Alaska’s Regional Housing Authorities

Alaska’s fourteen Regional Housing Authorities (RHAs) play a critical role in the delivery of housing and housing-related services throughout every region of the state.  Through a brief presentation, a panel discussion, and a question and answer session, attendees will learn about the role of Alaska’s RHAs, the products and services they provide, barriers to the…

AKCH2 2015

Housing and the Continuum of Care Within the Department of Social Services

The Department of Health and Social Services Is Committed to Improving Integrated Housing Outcomes for Alaskans.  Learn about expanded housing initiatives and the role of services provided  by  behavioral health and aging and disabilities services in Alaska.  Learn how current initiatives are implementing a permanent supported housing philosophy.

AKCH2 2015

Plenary Session: Lloyd Pendleton

For more than nine years Lloyd has been an advocate for the homeless. In 2004 as a loaned executive, he took the lead in writing and implementing the State of Utah’s Ten-Year Plan for ending chronic homelessness.In 2006, Lloyd retired from his employment and went to work for the state as Director of the Homeless…

AKCH2 2015

Technical Assistance Collaborative

A presentation on the importance of robust supportive housing options and insight into TAC’s work with the Department of Health and Social Services on the Strategic Supportive Housing Plan

AKCH2 2015

Alaska Homeless Management Information System

A brief overview of the Institute for Community Alliances work with the Homeless Management Information System around the country. This will include a discussion of ICA work with Alaska agencies and AKHMIS since June 1, 2015 and the vision for future work.

AKCH2 2015

Welcome & AKCH2 Coalition Update

8:45 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Statements Statewide leaders to kick-off the annual conference. 9:15 a.m. – Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness State Coalition Update: Scott Ciambor will discuss Coalition priorities in the areas of data, collaboration, and additional financing for the creation of more affordable housing and services to address homelessness in Alaska.

AKCH2 2015

Making a Difference & Governor’s Address

8:45 a.m. – Making a Difference Samuel Johns to discuss why he wants to make a difference in the world and the start of the Forget-Me-Not facebook group that reconnects the people that are homeless with their friends and family. 9:15 a.m. – Alaska State Song Jeff Rognes 9:30 a.m. – Alaska Governor Bill Walker

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