HOME Program Certified Specialist Training Regulations

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1 HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certification Training HOME Program Certified Specialist Training Regulations A New Series of Courses Sponsored by HUD s Office of Affordable Housing Programs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

2 Experienced administrators are the key to the enduring success of the HOME Program. Together we have been able to commit nearly a million affordable housing units. The Certified HOME Specialist Program is our opportunity to recognize this vital expertise and I am pleased to invite our PJ colleagues to join us in this process. Pamela Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Over the past 15 years, thousands of dedicated staff at participating jurisdictions (PJs) across the country have worked to create flexible, effective and yet compliant programs that meet the affordable housing needs of low income families. Until now, there has been no national mechanism to acknowledge and reward this critical expertise. To recognize today s HOME Program experts and encourage tomorrow s new generation of PJ staff, HUD s Office of Affordable Housing Programs is pleased to announce a new training initiative The Certified HOME Program Specialist. Over time, this training program will offer HUD-approved professional certificates on a wide range of community development topics. The first course in the new series of planned professional certifications is designed to recognize PJ staff who are experts in the HOME Program rules and regulations. The Certified HOME Program Specialist Regulations course will provide an opportunity for PJ staff to take an indepth refresher class on the HOME Program rules while sharing best practices and lessons learned with fellow HOME administrators. After participating in the course, attendees will take an exam on the basic HOME Program requirements. The exam includes short answer, true/false and multiple choice questions on essential HOME requirements. Attendees who pass the exam will receive a signed certificate from HUD designating them as a Specialist in the HOME Regulations and they may use this designation on their resume and in other professional contexts. In addition, Certified HOME Program Specialists will be qualified to take other, advanced HOME courses. The Certified HOME Program Specialist Regulations program is open to any PJ or HUD staff member with at least one year of HOME experience. Details on scheduled deliveries can be found on the next page. Information is also available online at the CPD Training webpage at cpd/affordablehousing/index.cfm. Follow links to Community Planning and Development Training. Certified HOME Program Specialist Agenda Day One Overview of the HOME Program General Program Rules Working with CHDOs Homeowner Rehabilitation Activities Day Two Homebuyer Activities Tenant Based Rental Assistance Rental Housing Activities Match Requirements Day Three General Administration and Financial Operations Including Monitoring, Recordkeeping and Reporting Time to Study/Ask Questions Exam HUD encourages all PJs to send experienced staff to attend these new training courses and become a part of the Certified Specialist Program. In addition, states, HOME consortia and other PJs may wish to encourage their public agency recipients to attend. In the future, these courses will be open to CHDOs and other nonprofit HOME program participants. Please join with HUD in getting the word out about this important new training and professional certification initiative!

3 Training Seminar Locations For updates on course deliveries, please go to the CPD Training webpage at and look for the link to Community Planning and Development Training. Please note that room blocks for hotels are limited, so please book hotel rooms immediately after registering. Be sure to mention the HOME Certification class when making reservations at the hotel. February 28 March 2, 2006 Chicago, IL Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL April 11 13, 2006 Philadelphia, PA Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City 1100 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA June 13 15, 2006 Kansas City, MO Radisson Hotel & Suites Kansas City City Center 1301 Wyandotte Kansas City, MO September 26 28, 2006 Fort Worth, TX American Airlines Training & Conference Center 4501 Highway 360 South MD 929 Forth Worth, TX October 3 5, 2006 Los Angeles, CA Wilshire Grand Hotel Los Angeles 930 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA November 28 30, 2006 Seattle, WA Crowne Plaza Seattle 1113 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA July 25 27, 2006 Atlanta, GA Wyndham Atlanta 160 Spring Street Atlanta, GA August 8 10, 2006 Boston, MA Sheraton Boston Hotel 39 Dalton Street Boston, MA The HOME Certification class will be coming soon to the following areas: San Francisco, CA Newark, NJ Washington, DC August 15 17, 2006 Denver, CO Doubletree Hotel Denver 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO

4 Details Who should attend: Only PJ or HUD staff with at least one year of direct HOME experience are permitted to register. Please register early to ensure your participation in the class. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Tuition: Registration for each course is $35 per participant to cover the cost of coffee and other refreshments. You may pay by check or purchase order (PO). Sorry, cash payments will not be accepted. To pay by check, please make the check payable to ICF Consulting, Inc. and mail the check with completed registration form to: CPD Training, 9300 Lee Highway, Office 821, Fairfax, VA You may also register online at and mail your check no later than one week prior to the class. To pay by PO, complete the online registration form or fax the completed registration form with a copy of the PO to (703) Cancellations must be made by phone ((703) ) or (CPDTraining@ icfconsulting.com) at least one week prior to the start of the class to receive a full tuition refund. Unfortunately, we can not apply payment to another class. In addition, we cannot accept cash or other payment on-site at the training. All payments must be made in advance of attending a class. Registration: Complete the online Registration Form at: offices/cpd/affordablehousing/training/index.cfm. If you cannot complete the online form, you may fax your completed, paper form to (703) or mail to: CPD Training, 9300 Lee Highway, Office 821, Fairfax, VA The registration form and payment of the registration fee must be received no later than one week prior to the start date of the course. If you register for a class and find that you must later cancel your registration, please call (703) or CPDTraining@icfconsulting.com to cancel at least one week in advance of the class. If you do not cancel and do not show up for a class where you are registered, you may be wait-listed if you register for future deliveries. Accommodations: A limited number of guest rooms are available at the above noted hotels at a special group rate. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by the reservation cut-off date listed above. Be sure to mention the HOME Certification class and date of training when making your sleeping room reservations in order to secure the group rate. Please note that making hotel reservations does not register you for CPD Training. You must submit the attached Registration Form to the Conference Coordinator. Travel Arrangements: Cost savings are often possible by making advance travel arrangements. However, HUD cannot be responsible for penalties incurred. Do not make airline arrangements that may result in penalties until you receive a written, faxed, or ed confirmation notice from the Conference Coordinator. Special Needs: The training locations are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need auxiliary aids or services, such as interpreters for persons who are hearing impaired, a reader, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the Conference Coordinator at (703) no less than three weeks prior to the workshop so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Individuals using TTY/TDD machines may access the Conference Coordinator at (703) Additional contact information is available by following the link to Community Planning and Development Training on the Office of Affordable Housing webpage: training/index.cfm.

5 Registration Form Participants must register by FAX, mail, or online. Please reproduce this form, complete one for each individual who wishes to attend and attach the check or purchase order tuition payment of $35 per person. SORRY, ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED! MAIL TO: FOR INFORMATION CALL: CPD Training Conference Information Line 9300 Lee Highway (703) or Office 821 TDD (703) Fairfax, VA ONLINE AT: FAX TO: CPD Training affordablehousing/training/index.cfm Conference Coordinator (Follow the link to Community Planning (703) and Development Training) The $35 per person tuition check or purchase order should be made out to ICF Consulting, Inc. and mailed to the address above. Check the session(s) you wish to attend: February 28 March 2, Chicago, IL April 11 13, Philadelphia, PA June 13 15, Kansas City, MO July 25 27, Atlanta, GA August 8 10, Boston, MA August 15 17, Denver, CO September 26 28, Fort Worth, TX October 3 5, Los Angeles, CA November 28 30, Seattle, WA Online registration available at affordablehousing/training/ index.cfm Mr./Ms. Last Name First Name Middle Initial Title Organization (if applicable) Address City State Zip Phone Number Fax Number Address Method of Payment: Check Number Purchase Order Number Which of the following best describes your organization? city, county or state government agency HUD Field Office or Headquarters nonprofit organization Other Which of the following HUD programs does your organization use? HOME Supportive Housing Program (SHP) HOPWA ADDI Economic Development Initiative (EDI)/BEDI State/Small Cities CDBG CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee HOPE Vl How many years of HOME Program experience do you have? less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years more than 5 years

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