MLRI: Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness
- Product Number: 2250047WAU
- Publication Date: 10/1/2024
- Length: 4.5 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2024 MCLE, Inc.
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Product Description
Product Description
This program focuses on strategies to assist families experiencing homelessness in accessing and retaining shelter, short-term housing, and services from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). Trainers provide an overview of the Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter and services program, including current restrictions on access to EA shelter. The training also includes advocacy tips regarding the range of issues facing families at risk or experiencing homelessness as they seek access to EA shelter, overflow shelter, and the HomeBASE program. The training includes an overview of the system, the application process, denials, terminations, shelter placements, and program requirements.
This training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, and community activists who want to learn about the nuts-and-bolts of the EA system and the HomeBASE program. Materials include the Emergency Assistance Advocacy Guide: A Guide to Emergency Shelter and Rehousing Services for Homeless Families with Children in Massachusetts.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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9:30am - 9:45am
Introduction to the EA Shelter System
on demand video Add to CartAndrea M. Park, Esq., MLRI , Boston
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9:45am - 11:00am
How to Apply for Shelter
on demand video Add to CartAndrea M. Park, Esq., MLRI , Boston
Kelly Turley, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless , Lynn
Catherine Ady-Bell, Esq., Central West Justice Center , Worcester
Elizabeth Alfred, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
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11:00am - 11:10am
Break
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11:10am - 11:25am
Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness: "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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11:25am - 12:00pm
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12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lunch Break
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12:30pm - 1:00pm
Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness: Introduction to Noncompliances and Terminations
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1:00pm - 1:15pm
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1:15pm - 2:00pm
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2:00pm - 2:10pm
Break
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2:10pm - 2:30pm
Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness: RAFT and Other Resources
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2:30pm - 2:45pm
Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness: Legislative and Other Advocacy
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Please Note
MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.
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