Peer Case Management Institute and Certification Rules Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves final rules establishing the Peer Case Management Institute (PCMI) under DC's Homeless Services Reform Act. It creates a certification program for individuals with lived experience of homelessness to become peer case managers, training them to assist others navigating homeless services. The rules set eligibility criteria, require classroom training plus field practicum, and outline certification standards for DHS-funded homeless service agencies. This directly affects people experiencing homelessness (who become certified case managers) and DC homeless service providers who must hire certified peer case managers. The policy change creates a structured pathway to employment for this group while building a new workforce for homeless services.