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This course is designed for resettlement agency professionals navigating the housing market on behalf of newcomers resettling in the United States and is a continuation of the eLearning courses Introduction to HUD Housing for Newcomers and Accessing HUD Housing for Newcomers.

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify challenges faced by newcomers in finding suitable housing and recognize how community partnerships can help overcome these challenges
  • Implement strategies for engaging community leaders in the housing support process
  • Implement strategies for organizing networks of key stakeholders such as landlords and other housing providers to support sustainable community-based housing solutions


Approximate time to complete: 45 mins

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Course curriculum

    1. How to Navigate this Course

    2. Welcome to the Course!

    1. Introducing the Zamani Family

    2. Overcoming Common Challenges: Limited Knowledge of the Local Housing Market & Affordability Issues

    3. Carla Manages Expectations About Finding Housing Near Essential Services with the Zamani Family

    4. Overcoming Common Challenges: Lack of Rental, Credit, & Employment Histories

    5. Module 1 Knowledge Check

    1. Strategies for Engaging Community Leaders in the Housing Support Process

    2. Module 2 Knowledge Check

    1. Strategies for Organizing Key Stakeholders in the Housing Support Process

    2. Housing Options for the Zamani Family

    3. Module 3 Knowledge Check

    4. Course Satisfaction Survey

    5. Course Outro & Next Steps

About this course

  • Free
  • 14 lessons

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