2023 Spring Conference
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From data to difference.
We tackle homelessness head on, converting data into solutions that help save lives. Join us in person for our 8th annual Spring Conference at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, AZ.
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Humanity-Driven Data
Using data to end homelessness
Our purpose
We support organizations that serve vulnerable populations across the U.S. with data training and best practices that improve outcomes for homelessness.
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NHSDC conferences are the primary way we foster professional development, training, and peer-to-peer learning for those who work with homelessness data.
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NHSDC conferences feature speakers from the human services world, sharing the latest best practices, how-tos, and real-world results.
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Apr 3
Moving towards a Culture of Data Sovereignty
Agenda
Q&A with the HUD SNAPS Office on the 2024 HMIS Data Standards
Open Q&A session about the 2024 data standards. The standards will be final, and we anticipate they will be in the hands of vendors but not the public. They are released to the public in May.
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Q&A with the HUD SNAPS Office on the 2024 HMIS Data Standards
Open Q&A session about the 2024 data standards. The standards will be final, and we anticipate they will be in the hands of vendors but not the public. They are released to the public in May.
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Making Measurement Meaningful: A Participatory and Equity-Focused Approach to Outcome Measurement
Often, the desired outcomes of service organizations are defined with little input from those receiving or providing services. Instead, outcome tools tend to be selected and/or developed by evaluators, researchers, or program leadership.
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Making Measurement Meaningful: A Participatory and Equity-Focused Approach to Outcome Measurement
Often, the desired outcomes of service organizations are defined with little input from those receiving or providing services. Instead, outcome tools tend to be selected and/or developed by evaluators, researchers, or program leadership.
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Models for a Modern Day Outreach Strategy
The 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report revealed a rise in rates of unsheltered homelessness across the country, finding that 40% of the homeless population is unsheltered.
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Models for a Modern Day Outreach Strategy
The 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report revealed a rise in rates of unsheltered homelessness across the country, finding that 40% of the homeless population is unsheltered.
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HMIS Fundamentals
New to HMIS? This session will act as your HMIS starter kit, laying the foundation for staff to understand HMIS requirements and what resources exist to support your success.
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HMIS Fundamentals
New to HMIS? This session will act as your HMIS starter kit, laying the foundation for staff to understand HMIS requirements and what resources exist to support your success.
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Testimonials
Mike Smith
Executive Director, Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
…"Attend every NHSDC Conference and include as many community partners as possible". I share that with them because I have personally experienced the magnitude of ability and sharing present at each conference. NHSDC not only impacted my professional development but my personal ability. As a person with lived experience of homelessness, there is nothing more empowering than to be around such a powerful group that attends the conferences!"
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Clint Johnson
HMIS Administrator
Less than two months into my role as an HMIS Administrator, I attended my first NHSDC Conference in Nashville. I primarily attended the HUD Fundamentals session track that still seemed, at the time, significantly over my head. I absorbed as much as possible, took a lot of notes, and realized I had a lot to learn. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to attend every in-person NHSDC. The wide variety of sessions and topics always allow me to bring new ideas back to my local community and learn innovative ways to improve our system. As a person with lived experiences, it is great to see and be a part of making these changes locally, and NHSDC has proven invaluable in this journey."
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Gwen Beebe
HMIS Consultant and Expert
NHSDC showed me what my job as an HMIS admin could be. I always leave inspired by at least one exciting new practice I can actually implement--that action-oriented bent sets NHSDC apart from other conferences. Even beyond the sessions, the community-building is unmatched. I've met some of my favorite people in the world there, and I have yet to run into a question that can't be solved by NHSDC crowdsourcing!"
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Mike Smith
Executive Director, Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
…"Attend every NHSDC Conference and include as many community partners as possible". I share that with them because I have personally experienced the magnitude of ability and sharing present at each conference. NHSDC not only impacted my professional development but my personal ability. As a person with lived experience of homelessness, there is nothing more empowering than to be around such a powerful group that attends the conferences!"
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Clint Johnson
HMIS Administrator
Less than two months into my role as an HMIS Administrator, I attended my first NHSDC Conference in Nashville. I primarily attended the HUD Fundamentals session track that still seemed, at the time, significantly over my head. I absorbed as much as possible, took a lot of notes, and realized I had a lot to learn. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to attend every in-person NHSDC. The wide variety of sessions and topics always allow me to bring new ideas back to my local community and learn innovative ways to improve our system. As a person with lived experiences, it is great to see and be a part of making these changes locally, and NHSDC has proven invaluable in this journey."
"
Gwen Beebe
HMIS Consultant and Expert
NHSDC showed me what my job as an HMIS admin could be. I always leave inspired by at least one exciting new practice I can actually implement--that action-oriented bent sets NHSDC apart from other conferences. Even beyond the sessions, the community-building is unmatched. I've met some of my favorite people in the world there, and I have yet to run into a question that can't be solved by NHSDC crowdsourcing!"
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