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Program Specific Training Series

2026 Runaway and Homeless Youth 
Program Specific Training Series

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY), and the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) invite current FYSB RHY grant recipients to join us for the 2026 RHY Program Specific Training Series, to be held virtually in June.

The RHY Program Specific Training Series will provide an opportunity for grant recipients to stay informed about key updates from FYSB, promote learning, strengthen program capacity, and provide RHY grant recipients with practical information they can apply within their programs and communities.

Held over two weeks, the training series will begin with a Federal Session, where grant recipients will receive important information, updates, and guidance relevant to the RHY Program. Following the Federal Session, grant recipients will have the chance to select from three topical training sessions focused on key areas affecting RHY programs. Grant recipients are expected to have at least one representative attend the Federal Session and at least one topical training session, per funded grant program. These sessions will highlight emerging issues, share promising practices, and connect grant recipients with tools and resources that support effective and responsive service delivery.

Register for the Series Here!

These no-cost training opportunities will be held virtually. 
This training series is not open to the public.

Schedule at a Glance

General Federal Session

Grant recipients are required to have at least one representative for each grant program, e.g., Basic Center Program (BCP), Transitional Living Program (TLP), Maternity Group Home (MGH), and Street Outreach Program (SOP), attend the General Federal Session.

General Federal Session & FYSB Updates

teal icon of a calendar Date: Wednesday, June 10th 

orange icon of a clock Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET

  • This session is required for all RHY grant programs and will provide important federal updates from FYSB related to the RHY Program. Participants will receive key announcements, guidance, and information to support effective program implementation. 

Topical Training Sessions

Grant recipients are required to have at least one representative for each grant program, e.g., Basic Center Program (BCP), Transitional Living Program (TLP), Maternity Group Home (MGH), and Street Outreach Program (SOP), attend at least one of the topical training sessions. 

Effective Outreach Strategies

teal icon of a calendar Date: Thursday, June 11th 

orange icon of a clock Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET

teal icon of a certificate Attendees are eligible to earn up to 2.5 CEUs for this session.

  • This topical training will focus on strengthening intensive, street outreach practices to better reach youth at highest risk. Participants will explore strategies for proactive engagement, safety planning, partnership development, and coordinated referrals to shelter and supportive services. The session will also address documentation, data entry requirements, community collaboration, and approaches for maintaining consistent follow-up with youth who may be hesitant to engage.
  • By the end of the training, participants will be able to apply practical tools and engagement strategies to enhance outreach effectiveness, strengthen community collaboration, and improve pathways from street contact to coordinated services and supports for youth.

 Meaningful Aftercare in RHY Programs

teal icon of a calendar Date: Wednesday, June 17th 

orange icon of a clock Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET

teal icon of a certificate Attendees are eligible to earn up to 2.5 CEUs for this session.

  • This topical training will focus on designing, implementing, and strengthening aftercare services within RHY programs. Participants will explore strategies for developing individualized aftercare plans, maintaining appropriate follow-up contact, leveraging community partnerships, and documenting aftercare services in alignment with program requirements
  • By the end of the session, participants will be able to apply practical tools and strategies to enhance their aftercare approaches, improve youth engagement post-exit, and support positive, lasting outcomes for the young people they serve.

 Youth Case Files: Practical Strategies and Tools for RHY Programs

teal icon of a calendar Date: Thursday, June 18th 

orange icon of a clock Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET

teal icon of a certificate Attendees are eligible to earn up to 2.5 CEUs for this session.

  • This topical training will focus on strengthening youth case file management practices across RHY programs. Participants will review required file components, explore common documentation challenges and monitor findings, and learn practical strategies to improve organization, consistency, and quality assurance processes.
  • By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with tools and actionable steps to enhance their youth case file systems and ensure documentation accurately reflects the services and supports provided to youth.

Continuing Education Units

Attendees may earn up to 7.5 CEUs across the three Topical Trainings (June 11, June 17, and June 18). For each Topical Training, attendees are eligible to earn 1.5 CEUs for the 90-minute Training Session and 1 CEU for the Program-Specific Breakout Session. 

This training series is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (#886915492-4883) for 7.5 total continuing education contact hours.

Language Support Access

These training sessions will be available to attendees in multiple languages. Check out RHYTTAC's Language Access Guide here. If you have any questions about the 2026 RHY Program Specific Training Series, please reach out to RHYTTAC at [email protected]