May 18, 2022 | 3:00 PM Eastern Time
A young person’s status as a minor created significant barriers in many jurisdictions to accessing shelter and other services needed to avoid homelessness. This webinar will discuss the following:
- Key issues and challenges for minors experiencing homelessness.
- Strategies and lessons learned from successful efforts to pass state laws focused on minor consent.
- Questions to consider when drafting minor consent laws.
- An overview of legal issues and considerations for host homes for minors.
- Additional resources.
Moderators:
- Kelly Russo, JD, Director, American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty
- Darla Bardine, JD, Executive Director, National Network for Youth
Speakers:
- Patricia Julianelle, JD, Senior Strategist for Program Advancement and Legal Affairs, SchoolHouse Connection
- Rhea Yo, JD, Director of Legal Services, Youth Homelessness Program, Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
- Lisa Pilnik, JD, Legal Consultant and Writer
June 16, 2022 | 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Join us to learn about our latest toolkit, Trauma-Informed Care for Youth Service Providers. This training is to equip community-based organizations with resources to effectively provide trauma-informed care (TIC) when working with survivors of sexual abuse and/or exploitation by utilizing The Responsive CARE Framework. The training assists organizations to implement TIC by supporting youth’s wholeness by cultivating safety, awareness, trust, and empathy. Everyone experiences trauma.
Moderators:
- Aja Ellington, Founder & CEO of Free Your Wings, Inc., and NN4Y Board Director
- Andrew Palomo, Director of Strategic Partnerships, NN4Y