Cleveland Housing 101: Three-part webinar series on homeless service system
3-PART WEBINAR SERIES: May 15, 17, 19, from 2-4PM, on Zoom
Learn the ins and outs of the housing and shelter systems in Cuyahoga County. Participants will get an overview of how people become housing insecure and homeless, what their options are, and how they can access the resources they need to regain stability. Participants will also learn about fair housing law, tenants’ rights, and the eviction process.
Part 1: Housing Rights, and the Path Into and Out of Homelessness
Monday May 15th, 2-4PM
The Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research will cover the rights of tenants in public and private housing, and common misconceptions about what a landlord can and can’t do. Gain a basic understanding of what your clients should expect from their housing provider, and where to go for help.
NEOCH will describe the root causes of homelessness, the ways people typically become unhoused, and the options they have to get housed. They’ll also discuss gaps in the system, and where further advocacy is needed to improve housing stability in our community.
Part 2: Coordinated Intake, Rapid Rehousing
Wednesday May 17th, 2-4PM
Hear from Frontline Service about the process to gain access to shelter in Cuyahoga County. If you, a client, or friend find becomes homeless, our county guarantees shelter the same night. EDEN Inc will describe the criteria to gain access to permanent subsidized housing vouchers, and touch on their other programs as well.
Part 3: Permanent Supportive Housing, Eviction and Housing Court, Veterans’ Homelessness
Friday, May 19th, 2-4PM
Housing Court deals with not only eviction, but many other issues between landlords and tenants. Learn about how your clients can work with the court to stay housed. YWCA will describe how they provide a permanent solution to homelessness, and go over their application process. Veterans’ Affairs will discuss the problem of homelessness among military personnel, and what they’re doing to combat it.