Combing through NYCHA's Procedures and Policies
Webinar | Available
Learn how NYCHA calculates rent levels, and what tenants can do when rent amounts are calculated incorrectly. Familiarize yourself with NYCHA’s policies and procedures for adding or removing family members (including the Family Re-entry Program for family members leaving prison or jail), succession rights, and how to transfer to another apartment. Find out which NYCHA actions a resident can grieve, and the grievance procedure.
Target Audience: Non-Attorney housing and social service providers seeking an introduction to public housing.
Continuing Education:
- Approved for 2.0 contact hours for Licensed Social Workers (LMSW/LCSW) & Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
- Pending approval for OASAS
Yvonne Peña
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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