Wed, Feb 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Virtual Training

The Housing Equality Center of PA will deliver a virtual training which will teach housing locators, social workers, case managers and advocates how to use state and federal fair housing laws when appropriate to assist their clients in navigating a successful rental experience. An overview of PA Landlord-Tenant Law will be provided along with an overview of Fair Housing law. Specific fair housing strategies will be presented for various landlord tenant disputes with the goal of maximizing chances for a successful rental experience and avoiding eviction.  Time for questions and answers is included.  Pre-registration is required.

Register HERE

Tue, Mar 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Virtual Training

The Housing Equality Center of PA will deliver a virtual training which will teach housing locators, social workers, case managers and advocates how to use state and federal fair housing laws when appropriate to assist their clients in navigating a successful rental experience. An overview of PA Landlord-Tenant Law will be provided along with an overview of Fair Housing law. Specific fair housing strategies will be presented for various landlord tenant disputes with the goal of maximizing chances for a successful rental experience and avoiding eviction.  Time for questions and answers is included.  Pre-registration is required.

Register HERE

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Virtual Training

The Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania offers this virtual training for nonprofit housing providers on the Fair Housing Act and Title VI protections for federally funded activities, including LEP and Equal Access and Gender Identity Rules in HUD funded programs.  Pre-registration is required.  This training covers the following topics:

• Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Discriminatory Treatment under the Fair Housing Act 

• Disability Issues including Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications, Assistance Animals

• HUD Guidance on Criminal Records

• HUD Guidance on Harassment

• Limited English Proficiency Language Access Requirements Under Title VI

• HUD Program Rules: Equal Access and Gender Identity

• Practical Considerations for Providers of HUD Funded Housing and Services

• Best Practices for Compliance

Register HERE

Thursday, March 20 | 11:00am-12:00pm

A thorough introduction to the types of programs Your Way Home partners operate that are all part of the homeless crisis response system. Topics include program and database usage expectations based on program type, as well as general expectations for all Your Way Home partner staff. Required for all new employees and any staff interested in receiving updated training.

Virtual Training. Register HERE

Thursday, May 15 | 11:00am-12:00pm

A thorough introduction to the types of programs Your Way Home partners operate that are all part of the homeless crisis response system. Topics include program and database usage expectations based on program type, as well as general expectations for all Your Way Home partner staff. Required for all new employees and any staff interested in receiving updated training.

Virtual Training. Register HERE

In partnership with the Housing Equality Center

Friday, June 20, 1pm-3pm

In-Person at the Community Partner’s Center, Colmar

This training will cover an introduction to LGBTQIA2S+ cultural competency, and provide Your Way Home service providers with understanding of Equal Access and Inclusive Housing Requirements for LGBTQIA2S+ clients in HUD funded programming. The workshop will provide examples of the unique challenges of homelessness experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, as well as tools for providers to signal their programming and workspace as inclusive and safe spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ clients and employees. This training is in partnership with the Housing Equality Center of PA.

Registration Coming Soon

Thursday, July 17 | 11:00am-12:00pm

A thorough introduction to the types of programs Your Way Home partners operate that are all part of the homeless crisis response system. Topics include program and database usage expectations based on program type, as well as general expectations for all Your Way Home partner staff. Required for all new employees and any staff interested in receiving updated training.

Virtual Training. Register HERE

Thursday, September 18 | 11:00am-12:00pm

A thorough introduction to the types of programs Your Way Home partners operate that are all part of the homeless crisis response system. Topics include program and database usage expectations based on program type, as well as general expectations for all Your Way Home partner staff. Required for all new employees and any staff interested in receiving updated training.

Virtual Training. Register HERE

Thursday, November 20 | 11:00am-12:00pm

A thorough introduction to the types of programs Your Way Home partners operate that are all part of the homeless crisis response system. Topics include program and database usage expectations based on program type, as well as general expectations for all Your Way Home partner staff. Required for all new employees and any staff interested in receiving updated training.

Virtual Training. Register HERE