About this webinar:

As growing numbers of Albertans and Canadians experience strain of the housing and affordability crisis, social workers role in supporting individuals, families and communities is more important than ever.

This webinar will provide an overview of the housing crisis from a systems and policy perspective, equipping participants with an understanding of how historical and contemporary policy decisions influence the current state of affordable housing, from a non-market and market perspective.

Topics covered will include:

  • The housing continuum
  • Differing definitions of affordable housing
  • Government strategies and policy
  • Intersecting policy
  • Current challenges for housing providers

Please note this webinar aims to equip participants with a deeper understanding of the underlying factors influencing the housing crisis, and is not intended to serve as an overview of housing options available for clients.

 

Speaker bio:

Diana Adamo (she/her) holds a Bachelor's of Addictions Counseling and a Masters of Social Work, specializing in leadership in the human services. With extensive experience in Calgary's homeless-serving sector, she now serves as a project manager of policy at the largest affordable housing provider in Alberta. Diana is passionate about housing as a human right and believes social workers can play a significant role in advocating for better housing policy at the municipal, provincial, and federal level. 

Canadian Housing: Understanding the Housing Crisis From A Policy and Systems Perspective

  • Wednesday Aug 21 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM