Virtual - Zoom
Ticket registration link here
This two-day virtual training is an excellent resource for anyone working as an advocate (clients/consumers also welcome). Housing Advocates Training (HAT) is three 2 – 2.5 hour sessions, and the Public Benefits Training (PBT) is an optional two-hour session. Trainers include staff and attorneys from the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan, the Michigan Poverty Law Program, and Legal Services of South Central Michigan. Registration is required.
HAT is designed to help social service professionals gain a working knowledge of fair housing law, landlord/tenant law, and housing subsidy programs. Please note that this training is not intended for housing providers or realtors- feel free to contact us with questions about this. By the end of the training attendees will know:
• how to recognize signs of housing discrimination;
• how to advocate for a victim of housing discrimination;
• the services offered by fair housing organizations;
• the basis of the landlord/tenant relationship;
• how to advocate for clients in need of housing repairs;
• how the eviction process works;
• how to advocate for clients in an eviction or lockout;
• the services offered by Legal Services programs;
• the basic characteristics of housing subsidy programs; and
• the rights and responsibilities of tenants in subsidized housing programs.
PBT will focus on the Department of Human Service’s most popular programs, including cash assistance, food assistance, state disability assistance and Medicaid. There will also be a brief overview of Social Security programs, including SSI, RSDI and Medicare. The session will include explanations of these programs, including covered services and eligibility requirements, as well as advocacy strategies. Please bring your questions and cases, discussion is welcome.
$53.00 online, $50.00 via check received by August 23rd.
$63.60 online, $60.00 via check, received after August 23rd.
Housing Advocates Training (HAT) - Zoom Virtual Event
Tuesday, September 13: 10 am - 3:30 pm (one hour break for lunch noon - 1 PM)
Wednesday, September 14: 10 am - noon
Public Benefits Training (PBT) - Zoom Virtual Event
Wednesday, September 14: 1 pm - 3 pm (optional event)
Zoom link and training materials will be sent to attendees closer to the date.