U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Improving Access to Mainstream Services for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness, Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois, May 20-22, 2003

 

HOMELESS POLICY ACADEMY SITE VISIT AGENDA

DAY ONE

9:00-9:45

Welcome and Introductions

 
  • Participants
  • Facilitator and Content Expert Roles and Responsibilities
  • Review of Agenda
  • Expectations for the Day

9:45-10:30

Overview of the Policy Academy Process

 
  • Overview of the Process
  • Vision
  • Reality Assessment
  • Action Planning
  • Technical Assistance and Follow-up
  • Roles and Responsibilities of State and Federal Partners

10:30-10:45

Break

10:45-11:45

Discussion/Exercise in Relation to Continuum of Cooperation to Collaboration

11:45-12:15

Discussion of Issues and Promising Practices

12:15-1:15

Lunch

1:15-2:15

Development of Vision Statement

2:15-3:45

Discussion of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT Analysis)

3:45-4:00

Break

4:00-4:15

Discussion of Working as a Team and Maintaining Momentum

4:15-4:30

Wrap-up for the Day

 
  • Wishes and Pluses

 

 

DAY TWO

8:30-8:45

Review of Day One

8:45-10:45

Completion of Draft SWOT Analysis

10:45-11:00

Break

11:00-12:00

Identification of Technical Assistance Needs

12:00-12:15

Discussion of Next Steps

12:15-12:30

Wrap-up and Evaluation