Road Map to Affordable Housing Options

In-Person Training | This course is completed

633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 United States

Conference Room A1

Basic - CEU Credit Available

4/11/2019 (one day)

9:30 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Th

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$60.00

Learn about the different types of affordable and subsidized housing options available to low- and moderate-income households. Included is a brief overview of public housing and Section 8, information on supportive housing, rent supplements for the homeless and those at risk for homelessness, the Rent Freeze Programs (SCRIE and DRIE), as well as housing resources for vulnerable population groups such as the formerly incarcerated, seniors, individuals with disabilities, domestic violence, individuals with HIV/AIDS, and veterans.

Target Audience: Housing and social service professionals who are not attorneys who assist low-income household seeking affordable housing options.


Sign up by 3/28/19 for the Early Bird price $60.00. Regular fee is $75.00.

  • 3.5 contact hours are available for NYS Licensed Social Workers. Certificates will be issued at the end of the training upon submission of a completed training evaluation and full payment of the training.

Project Director, Benefits Plus Learning Center

Yvonne Peña has developed and shaped the housing segment of the Benefits Plus Learning Center; writing and revising for both our Benefits Plus Online publication and training courses focusing on federally subsidized housing programs, housing subsidies, and various housing systems.

In addition, she facilitates all of the Learning Center’s housing courses and creates new courses as rules and housing policies change. She provides valuable consultation services to social service professionals.

Yvonne holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

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