 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
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| The National Center Partners with Four Oaks to Help At-Risk Children
The National Center is a proud partner of Four Oaks, one of five agencies nationally that has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The project, Partners United for Supportive Housing Cedar Rapids, will work to retain family unity, provide stable housing, and improve family functioning and well-being for children who are in, or at-risk of entering, the child welfare system. The National Center will provide comprehensive training and technical assistance and support evaluation efforts for this project. Read the press release.
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 Training Opportunity: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Children and Families
Join t3 (think. teach. transform.) on November 9, 2012, in Philadelphia, PA, for a 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.
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Stories: Need for Long Term Stability
Carrie used to work at a child care center, but recently lost her job. She has an 18-month old baby. She has been looking for a new job, but lost her home because she cannot afford to pay the rent. She also cannot afford to pay her car insurance, so she is unable to drive her baby to daycare. She finds that it is hard to look for a job while also caring for her baby. Carries moved into a shelter and needs support so she can find a job and pay for car insurance and child care to secure long-term stability for her and her baby. This story first appeared in the Florida Plan to End Child Homelessness.
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Upcoming Events and Action Alerts
Attend the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Annual Conference from October 27-30 in Albuquerque, NM. Learn more and register today.
Join The National Center on November 15 at Targeted Interventions: Meeting the Needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth, a conference hosted by MA Appleseed in Boston, MA. Learn more.
The National Center on Family Homelessness is looking to fill an open position for an Administrative Assistant for Contracts and Grant Management. Learn more.
Support The National Center and our Campaign to End Child Homelessness. Make a donation today.
Learn more about child and family homelessness at www.familyhomelessness.org and www.HomelessChildrenAmerica.org.
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