Homeless & Reentry Care and Solutions National Symposium

Schedule

Fri Aug 07 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:30 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

California State University, Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA

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About this Event

Join Us at the Homeless & Reentry Care and Solutions National Symposium!

Get ready to connect, share, and learn in person with folks passionate about making a real difference.

A one-day interdisciplinary training for healthcare, housing, reentry, recovery, peer support, workforce and community-based care professionals advancing practical solutions to homelessness.


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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM
Registration & Check-In
🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks: Data, Impact & The Future of Homeless Care
🕑: 09:20 AM
Opening Plenary by Dr. Ricardo Izurieta, MD DrPH MPH DTM&H, Chair CSUDH
Concurrent Sessions:

Info: Administrative Track
Program Compliance & Funding | Grants
Presented by Ms. Kenya Renee' Gary, Ruth’s House Transitional Living for Women

Clinical Track
Burnout Prevention, Boundaries & Resilience in Trauma-Informed Care
Presented by Dr. Tedman Cheung is the Senior Clinical Director at Amity Foundation

Direct Care | Workforce Track
Before the Response: Turning Crisis Protocols into Daily Practice

Presented by Mrs. Amaris Osiris Amezquita Norice, Associate Program Director of DMH Program at Holliday’s Helping Hands

Peer Support Track
Peer Support in Homelessness, Reentry & Recovery: Lived Experience as a Pathway to Stability Presented by Pastor Troy F. Vaughn, President & CEO of Christ-Centered Ministries


Networking Lunch

Info: Location: CSU Dominguez Hills‍ ‍- Loker Student Union - Level II: Dominguez Ballroom Foyer

- Grab & Go Lunch will be provided


Concurrent Sessions:

Info: Clinical | Nursing Track
Beyond the Chart: The Full Scope of Nursing Documentation

Presented by Philisha Polk, Nursing Supervisor at Serenity Recuperative Care

Location: LSU Meeting Room 325

Tribal Behavioral Health & Community Wellness Track
Healing-Centered Approaches to Substance Use, Trauma & Housing Instability in Native Communities

Location: LSU Meeting Room 326

Youth Homelessness & Workforce Track
From Crisis to Career: Workforce Pathways for Youth Experiencing Homelessness‍

Location: LSU Meeting Room 327

Elder Care | Support Track
Aging, Dementia & Homelessness: Supporting Older Adults with Complex Care Needs

Location: LSU Alumni Association CR 322

Reentry Support Track
Navigating Substance Use Resources, Recovery Sup


Concurrent Sessions:

Info: A.I. | Innovation Track
From Paper to Platform: AI in Homeless Services + HOPE System Overview

Presented by Joe Cunningham, Founder | DreamLogic Solutions LLC

Location: LSU Meeting Room 324

LIVE Case Study | Care Track
De-escalation & Crisis Response: Live Case Studies

Presenters: Dr. Katina Holliday, CEO Holliday’s Helping Hands | Rachelle McClendon-Alexander, Director of Training & Client Engagement | Brandon Wimberly, Director of Facilities

Location: LSU Alumni Association CR 322

Tribal Workforce & Economic Mobility Track
Native Workforce Pathways: Career Readiness, Education Planning & Economic Mobility

Location: LSU Meeting Room 326

Benefits & Systems Navigation Track
Keeping Benefits Active: Medi-Cal, CalAIM, Documentation & Continuity of Care

Location: LSU Meeting Room 327

Mental Health Workforce Track
Supporting


Closing Keynote & Special Presentation, End of Event Remarks

Info: Keynote Speaker: Jamil Hardwick, Founder of Renewed Homeless Kids Charity, Entertainment Executive, Producer and Entrepreneur


Networking Reception

Info: CSU Dominguez Hills‍ ‍- Loker Student Union - Level II: Dominguez Ballroom Foyer

*Exclusive access included with premium registration tiers


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Where is it happening?

California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, United States

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USD 28.52 to USD 350.00

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