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May 2, 2013  
In This Issue
Webinar Series: Integrating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness
The National Center to Host Congressional Briefing on Homelessness
Young Children Without Homes National Conference 2013
Upcoming Events and Action Alerts

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Webinar Series: Integrating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness   
  
In partnership with the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) at the U.S. Department of Justice, The National Center developed a toolkit about integrating domestic violence and homeless service systems: Closing the Gap: Integrating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness - A Toolkit for Transitional Housing Programs. On May 9 and 23, The National Center will host two webinars to explore practical strategies that providers can apply to support integration and to highlight programs across the country that are integrating domestic violence and homeless services. Learn more and register today. 
The National Center to Host Congressional Briefing on Homelessness     

The National Center on Family Homelessness is hosting a briefing with the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness and Senator Patty Murray: Homelessness in America: Experiences & Solutions in the 113th Congress. The briefing will feature Caucus Co-Chairs - Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson and Alcee Hastings, Senator Murray, Dr. Carmela DeCandia, Director of The National Center, and a young person who has experienced homelessness. Speakers will share pressing issues facing families, youth, and individuals who are experiencing homelessness and will discuss solutions. Save the date for Wednesday, May 22, from 11 AM - 12 PM at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Congressional Meeting Room North. More information and directions about how to RSVP will be announced soon.  
Young Children Without Homes National Conference 2013  

 

Two buddiesJoin The National Center on May 20-21 in Cambridge, MA, for the 2013 Young Children Without Homes National Conference sponsored by Horizons for Homeless Children. This conference will bring together hundreds of leaders and practitioners working in housing and homelessness, early childhood and public education, and health care to share expertise and best practices. Dr. Carmela DeCandia, Kathleen Guarino, and Sharon Swanson of The National Center will present Assessing Young Families and Fostering Resiliency: Strategies for Providers on May 20. Register today! 

Upcoming Events and Action Alerts

Staff from The National Center are exhibiting and presenting at the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's 2013 All Network Conference this week. Learn more about our trauma resources .

 

Dr. Carmela DeCandia, Director of The National Center, is participating in the Institute for Veterans and Military Families National Summit in Chicago this week. Learn more about our work with organizations serving veterans who are homeless.

 

Join t3 (think. teach. transform.) for Beyond the Basics: Advancing Your Motivational Interviewing Skills. This five-week course begins on May 22. Learn more and register today. 

 

Learn more about child and family homelessness at www.familyhomelessness.org and www.HomelessChildrenAmerica.org.