Family Homelessness and Libraries

Video (member login required)

This webinar will provide a brief overview of family homelessness and will detail the ways libraries can support children and families in homeless situations. Widespread economic instability and high rates of eviction over the past year have again increased the likelihood that children and families will experience homelessness, especially as restrictions and protections begin to lift. Within this context, libraries can serve as a key support and community resource for children and parents whose housing is unstable. This webinar will provide practical tips for connecting with local schools, shelters, and other community organizations to understand the nature of family homelessness in your community and to reach families where they are. I will also address the range of services and programming options that you can offer, how to address barriers to creating and sustaining these services, and how to leverage these activities to advocate for families and for libraries.

Code of Conduct

For questions, please email Erin Hunter, ehunter@lilrc.org.

Professional Development Hours: 2 (.2 CEUs)

FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS - We have implemented a two step verification process for security purposes and to maintain accurate attendance records.  You will need both a LILRC and a Zoom account. 

If you do not already have a LILRC account you will be prompted to create one (if you have forgotten your password, and need help resetting it you can email Eliscia at ecirrone@lilrc.org).   

If you do not already have a zoom account you will be prompted to do so upon logging into the meeting.  If this is the first time you are using Zoom, after you have created an account, you can join the meeting by entering the Meeting ID/ Password provided to you in the confirmation email.  You can access all subsequent Zoom meetings by clicking the meeting link in the confirmation email.