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THN's Upcoming Webinars
Knowing Our Neighbors: Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities
June 4th, 2-3:30 PM
In this webinar, participants will receive an overview of LGBTQ+ identities, exploring both sexualities and gender identities. We will then explore the common barriers and considerations to keep in mind when working with LGBTQ+ clients experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Whether you’re an ally or a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you’ll walk away with information to enhance your cultural competency and foster a more inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Ensuring LGBTQ+ Access to Services: Equitable Practices for Housing & Homelessness Providers
June 11th, 2-3:30 PM
Join us for an interactive live webinar as we discuss best practices for ensuring affirming and accessible housing and homelessness services for our LGBTQ+ neighbors. Using HUD’s Equal Access ruling and guidance as a foundation for our conversation, we will explore the ways to ensure your agency is ready to provide the best and most responsive services possible to LGBTQ+ clients experiencing homelessness. Whether you’re a frontline worker, manager, or policymaker, this webinar equips you with the tools and knowledge to create more equitable and welcoming environments for all individuals experiencing housing instability. Join us and take a crucial step towards building a more just and compassionate society.
Want More Recorded Trainings?
Want to expand your knowledge? Become a THN member today for exclusive access to our library of previous training sessions, along with the chance to join members-only live webinars in the months to come. In addition, agency members get access to exclusive perks and discounts to the THN Annual Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness and discounts to national learning platform partners. Learn more and join now.
THN's Free Recorded Webinars
Two-Part Series: Authentic Collaboration
Want to strengthen your equity muscles? Join us for a two-part training series, where Rhie Azzam Morris, the Texas Balance of State Lived Experience Committee, and THN staff will discuss the “how” and “why” of authentically collaborating with persons with live experience of homelessness.
Advocacy 101: How to Engage your Elected Officials on Housing Solutions
Have you ever wanted to influence policy in your day-to-day work, but didn’t know where to get started? Join this workshop and learn how you can use advocacy to provide information to our elected officials and organize support for safe, decent, deeply affordable, and accessible housing. As the 118th Congress begins its work, now is a critical time as advocates to engage with your elected officials and hold them accountable for addressing America’s housing crisis. In this workshop, you will learn about NLIHC’s public policy priorities and how to utilize advocacy tools such as advocacy meetings (in-person and virtual), social and traditional media, letters, events, and so much more!
Getting Involved 101: the Texas Legislature
With Texas legislative sessions happening only once every two years, getting involved can make a big impact. THN wants you to feel informed and empowered to make a difference through state policy. Join us as we explore how to get and stay active during the current Texas legislative session.
Innovating Outreach: A New Relational Model for Case Management
Gaining the trust of people experiencing homelessness can be a challenge. Yet, research tells us it’s the relationship that creates change for our clients. Using the psychology of trust, learn how to leverage client-case manager relationships to connect people with resources they need. Resources discussed will focus on system diversion.
This webinar will address several critical components: 1) redefinition of diversion; 2) education on the use of creative problem-solving in diversion practices; 3) the unique psychology of trust within the homeless population and how it impacts the client-case manager alliance.
Are you interested in presenting a topic for our webinar series?
Email samantha@thn.org today and let us know what you want to share.