training resources

ADULT Housing Needs Flex Fund Training

Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 1:30 pm

This training is for staff from community-based organizations working with families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Maybe you have submitted a Flex Fund application in the past. Or maybe you want to better understand how our financial assistance components work. Either way, this training is for you!

What is this training?

• Explain the Housing Needs Flex Fund program

• Review the Housing Needs Flex Fund application, review, and approval process

• Tips on how to submit a successful application.

How do I join?

The training will be held over Zoom. To receive the Zoom access information, please complete the form to the right or register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/yXjWuF9TS2. Once submitted, you will receive an email confirmation and calendar invitation.

What about Housing Needs Flex Funds applications for families with children?

Our team held a training for staff who work with this population earlier this Fall. The Housing Needs Flex Fund program for families with children is accessed through the Front Door for Families Team. For additional information, please visit https://frontdoormendocino.org/.

emergency shelters

December 5, 2023, at 10:00 am PST

Presentations by local Emergency Shelter operators on what assistance is provided and how to access services

Rental subsidies/funding

March 19, 2024, at 10:00 am PST

Presentations by local homeless service providers on rental subsidies and funding assistance available they offer

permanent & Transitional housing

May 7, 2024, at 10:00 am PST

Overview of permanent supportive housing projects dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness

Resources

Program Manuals and Policy documents are available on
the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) ESG website by selecting the “Resources” tab.

Trainings

Recordings of past trainings for ESG and ESG-CV subrecipients and operators are available on the HCD website by selecting the “Trainings” tab and the ESG Workshop and Trainings YouTube channel.

Office Hours

Recordings of past HCD ESG Office Hours and Audio Description are available on the ESG Office Hours - YouTube Channel and ESG Office Hours Audio Descriptions - YouTube Channel