Trainings

The morning session will focus on Emergency Assistance Shelter and Prevention Resources. The afternoon session will provide participants with information on the resources and services offered by the state's new Regional Networks to End Homelessness. You may register for only the morning or the afternoon session or for both sessions.

Training Content

Helping Families Access Emergency Assistance Shelter and Homelessness Prevention Resources 

• Overview of the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Emergency Assistance (EA) program for families with children
• Updates on eligibility criteria, benefits, and operations since the program’s transfer from the Department of Transitional Assistance in July 2009
• Advocacy tips on accessing EA shelter and resources for families at-risk and experiencing homelessness

Understanding and Accessing the Regional Networks to End Homelessness Overview of the Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness’ (ICHH) Regional Networks to End Homelessness

• Understanding the scope and structure of the network in your area
• How to connect to the work of your regional network
• Overview of regional resources to address homelessness (such as ICHH funds, federal Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing funds, and Emergency Shelter Grant money)

Training Schedule:

9:00 a.m.: Registration
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Emergency Assistance Session
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lunch Break
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Regional Networks to End Homelessness Session

Training Locations

Springfield: Thursday, October 1st

Worcester: Thursday, October 15th

Brockton: Wednesday, October 21st

Lynn: Wednesday, October 28th

For more information and a registration form CLICK HERE or contact Kelly Turley at kelly@mahomeless.org.