02/12/2009
National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness
Thursday, February 12 - Friday, February 13, 2009
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA
NLCHP is joining the National Alliance to End Homelessness as a partner in holding the National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness. Over 400 attendees will come together to share successful strategies that communities and programs have employed to work toward ending family homelessness.
Please visit the conference website for registration and other information.
02/06/2009
Loyola Law School Symposium: Chicago
Separate and Unequal: Socio-economic Realities of Public Education in America
Children & Youth Staff Attorney, Eric Tars, will present on a panel titled: No Child Left Behind? A Critical Examination of Homeless Education Policies and Implementation Realities.
A brochure for this event is available here.
01/26/2009
CLE Seminar and Reception
Legal Strategies to End Homelessness
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January 26, 2009
Homelessness is on the rise, increasing by as much as 33 percent in some communities due to the present economic and foreclosure crisis. Families and children, the most vulnerable part of our population, are at increased risk.
Pro bono attorneys play an important role in protecting the rights of homeless individuals and families, as well as those at-risk of homelessness. In this CLE, learn about how you can help protect the rights of homeless individuals and families, and the current legal issues surrounding this fight.
Using real life examples, pro bono attorneys and practitioners will discuss their past efforts in protecting these individuals' rights, through actions such as litigation to ensure homeless children have access to school or to protect the homeless from being criminally punished for their status.
Registration is free, however, space is limited and we strongly recommend registering early.
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MODERATOR:
Jeffrey Simes
Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP
Speakers:
Steve Banks
Attorney-in-Chief. Legal Aid Society
Thomas A. Bisdale
H.E.L.P. Coordinator, Feerick Center for Social Justice, Fordham University School of Law
Hon. Fern Fisher
Administrative Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York
Maria Foscarinis
Executive Director, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty |
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Please RSVP to Melanie Orhant at morhant@nlchp.com.
Please join us for the reception even if you are unable to attend the seminar. |
01/11/2009
US Human Rights Fund
Global Advocates Strategy Convening
Sunday, January 11 - Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Executive Director, Maria Foscarinis, will participate in a panel on the Human Right to Housing at a meeting of the US Human Rights Fund in New Orleans, LA.
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