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beginning October 1, 2012
Free Online Course - Strengthening Young Families Experiencing Homelessness
The National Center on Family Homelessness presents a free, online training series this fall for providers working with young homeless families. The course will give service providers and administrators an in-depth understanding of the housing, developmental, and clinical needs of young families. The goals of the course are to foster knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention to improve outcomes. Starting on October 10, the course consists of six weekly sessions, with each session building on the last. Participants will expand their understanding of developmental stages, learn about the impact of trauma and homelessness on young mothers and children, and develop strategies for improving services for young homeless families. A total of six continuing education credits (CEUs) will be provided through NASW. Learn more and register today.
USICH Releases National Research Agenda
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has released the first ever National Research Agenda: Priorities for Advancing Our Understanding of Homelessness. Meeting the goals outlined in Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness requires targeted investments in proven solutions. There are many areas where research is needed to inform the policy-making process and to better understand best practices in the field. The USICH's National Research Agenda outlines priority areas where federal, local, and private investments should be made in additional research. A robust research base enables the furthering of best practices for all those working to end homelessness. View the agenda.
Training Opportunity - Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Children and Families
Join t3 (think. teach. transform.) on November 9, 2012, in Philadelphia, PA, for training on Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Children and Families. Participants will learn how to tailor their approach to working with families and children to foster healing and minimize re-traumatization. The training will also offer opportunities to apply an understanding of trauma to work as individuals, teams, and organizations. This training, co-sponsored by People's Emergency Center, will be lead by The National Center's Director of Training, Kathleen Guarino, and t3's Managing Director, Katie Volk. Learn more and register today.
Program Spotlight: Technical Assistance Partnership with HUD
The National Center on Family Homelessness, and its partners, The Center for Social Innovation and HomeBase, make up The Collaborative Partnership (TCP). TCP is one of a small group of national firms providing technical assistance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and communities receiving HUD funding. In addition to work in various communities to implement federal goals to end homelessness, TCP is a leader in distance learning for key stakeholders and practitioners in the field. In the past 12 months, TCP produced over 52 learning events reaching more than 30,000 people. Learn more.
Upcoming Webinars and Webinar Archive
View recordings of recent webinars and register for upcoming online trainings and workshops.