Housing Training

Training Name

Housing Training

Training Description

This training supports streetworkers in understanding how to support young adults who are experiencing homelessness and how to provide housing resources.

Training Type

Online One-time Workshop

Training Topic

Housing and resourcing opportunities and strategies for streetworkers working with young adults experiencing homelessness

Training Learning Objectives

• Increase knowledge of housing opportunities for young adults – Participants will identify at least 1 housing opportunity or strategy available for young adults experiencing homelessness and describe 2 ways to access or support these options.
• Build knowledge of independent living resources – Participants will learn about at least 5 resources or skills related to independent living (e.g., cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, saving) and identify at least 2 resources they can share or apply in their work with young adults.

Training Syllabus / Curriculum

• Understanding Young Adults Housing Instability: Explore the causes and impacts of housing instability and homelessness among young people.
• Housing Systems and Resources: Learn about the range of housing options, programs, and community resources available to support young adults.
• Supporting Young Adults in Accessing Housing: Discuss strategies for helping young people navigate housing systems, applications, and eligibility requirements.
• Barriers to Stable Housing: Examine common challenges young adults face in securing and maintaining housing, including financial, legal, and systemic barriers.
• Promoting Housing Stability: Identify approaches that support long-term housing stability, independence, and wellbeing.
• Best Practices and Collaboration: Share strategies for cross-sector collaboration and effective support for young adults experiencing or at risk of housing instability.

Instructor Information

Leslie Credle

Justice for Housing

Leslie Credle is leading the crusade to dismantle antiquated and discriminatory housing policies that target justice-impacted individuals that leads to homelessness, recidivism and the separation of families. Leslie is the creator of the Hands On Defense model, which mobilizes communities to fight housing injustices. Committed to mentoring and movement building, she created a network of directly affected Peer-Leaders who educate communities about the collateral consequences of incarceration and housing insecurity. She became a fierce leader in the movement to end incarceration. Leslie is passionate about creating homeownership opportunities and building generational wealth and equity. Raised in Boston, her lived experience and the loss of her beloved daughter, Brianna became the inspiration for her systems-change work and social-justice advocacy. She has a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems from Northeastern University and is on the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls #FreeHer Advisory Committee.