The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program offer essential, yet vastly under-utilized, housing supports for low-income Californians.  PILP offers Advocate’s Guides, including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.  Join us for detailed trainings on March 22nd and April 5, 2024!

An Advocate’s Guide to CalWORKs Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs
An Advocate's Guide to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program

The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs provide housing assistance, including financial support, to CalWORKs families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These programs can offer financial assistance, housing navigation, case management, and credit repair. Join us to learn more about how to access and navigate these essential programs!  
Presented by Palmer Buchholz, Public Interest Law Project; Elsie Howell, Bay Area Legal Aid; Lena Silver, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
April 5, 2024 at 11:00 PST  
MCLE: 1 Hour General MCLE
Register here!

The Housing Disability Advocacy Program assists individuals who are likely eligible for disability benefits and experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with applying for disability benefit programs and provides housing assistance to help clients find safe and decent housing that is affordable and sustainable. HDAP offers benefit advocacy, housing assistance, outreach, and case management. Join us to learn more about this program!
Presented by Lauren Hansen, Public Interest Law Project; Stephen Goldberg and Rebecca Smith, Legal Services of Northern California; Rai Sue Sussman and Sasha Ellis, Bay Area Legal Aid.
March 22, 2024 at 10:00 PST
MCLE: 1 Hour General MCLE
Register here!

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