Training

HSU Training Opportunities

Homeless Services United convenes free and low-cost trainings for member agencies each year. Trainings provide member agencies' staff with invaluable opportunities to connect with experts and each other on a number of specific topics. HSU can sometimes accommodate staff from non-member agencies at trainings. For more information about our training schedule, or to suggest topics for future trainings, please contact us.

Homeless Services United announces

Housing Court 101 Training

This training will cover the eviction process for Housing Court, available options, and ways to help tenants navigate the legal system.

This Training will include:

Eviction terms and Housing Court Overview
How to apply for FEPS
Necessary documentation to bring to court
Key questions tenants should ask the court
Tenant's rights

Facilitators:

Louise Seeley, Executive Director of Housing Court Answers
Jennifer Vallone, Director of University Settlement- Project Home

Housing Court 101

Friday, January 20th, 2012
10:00AM– 1:00PM

University Settlement's Houston Street Center
273 Bowery (at Houston St.)

HSU Members, $25, Non-Members, $40

Payment must be received by Wednesday, January 18th, 2012.
Refunds will only be processed for registrations cancelled within three business days of respective training.
All refunds will be issued as training credits.

To Register please contact Eric Lee at elee@hsunited.org or 646-827-2272

Educational Rights of Homeless Students

The New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center (NYS-TEACHS) and Homeless Services United are offering a free training for homeless services staff, which will introduce information helpful to providers serving cheildren residing in Tier II shelters, older youth residing in single shelters, as well as students living in doubled-up situations in the community.

This training will address questions and issues regarding the educational rights of homeless students, including:

What are the educational rights of students living in temporary shelters and doubled-up situations?
How can I help students advocate for their rights?
Who should I call about school placement, transportation, and special education issues?

Educational Rights of Homeless Students

Friday, February 17th, 2012
9:30AM-12:30PM

HELP USA's Genesis/RFK Apartments
113 East 13 Street (between 3rd and 4th Ave)

Training will be conducted by Jared Stein of NYS-TEACHS, a project of Advocates for Children

Training is free of charge. Registration is required.

http://www.nysteachs.org/trainings/Regional/Registration.php