The Centralized Diversion Fund (CDF) training is targeted for service providers working directly with youth and young adults experiencing homelessness to use diversion conversations, a justice-driven lens and strengths based approaches to support young people to identify safe and supportive housing outside of the homelessness system.
This is a combined training series for certification to access the Centralized Diversion Fund in Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane and Pierce Counties. Anyone can participate in this training, regardless of prior Diversion experience.
Session 1: Philosophy and Model of Diversion
Session 2: Diversion Conversations
Session 3: Policies and Procedures
Providers must attend ALL THREE sessions of this Skills Training to be certified to access the Centralized Diversion Fund.