Education and Training

Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati (HOME) offers a variety of Fair Housing training opportunities to both consumers and housing providers in the Greater Cincinnati area. Throughout the year, scheduled classes are offered. Custom designed courses are also available for groups to meet their specific training needs. There are registration fees for some of the classes, while others are funded through grants and are free to the participants. Each of the classes below can be scheduled at different times and places to meet the needs to those individuals who are not available for scheduled offerings. There must be at least four or more participates before additional classes can be taught. To register for classes or for more information, contact Deb Jetter at (513) 721-4663 or email at Deb.Jetter@uwgc.org.

HOME provides a variety of courses for Real Estate Agents, Managers, and Home Builders. Specific Fair Housing Training is provided on topics such as Accessibility and Issues in Today’s Market. Each three credit hour course has been approved by state licensing commissions. Contact Deb Jetter at (513) 721-4663 or email at Deb.Jetter@uwgc.org.

HOME has designed a number of comprehensive Fair Housing courses that are tailored to a wide spectrum of property representatives. Created for small and large Investors, Property Managers, Service Technicians, Housing Authorities and Military Housing sites the courses provide complete Fair Housing training. Contact Deb Jetter at (513) 721-4663 or email at Deb.Jetter@uwgc.org.

HOME Also provides Consumer Education for Non-Profit Organizations, Schools, Childcare Providers, Civic and Church groups free of charge. Ideal for meetings, the presentation covers general Fair Housing Law and can be focused on specific topics as they relate to the organization. Contact Nicole Kelch (513) 721-4663 or email Nicole.Kelch@uwgc.org to schedule.

"Housing Rights Training for Social Workers and Case Workers"

Be more effective in assisting you clients by taking this free course on fair housing and tenant/landlord issues. Many of your clients could be possible victims of housing illegal discrimination and not know it or may not know what to do about it. Learn what you can do to assist your clients in their fight to obtain what rightfully belongs to them. Contact Nicole Kelch (513) 721-4663 or email Nicole.Kelch@uwgc.org to arrange this class for your next in-service.

Teachers can get free speakers for their classes to discuss consumer's rights concerning fair housing compliance, discriminatory practices and their impact on victims, hate crimes, testing and recourse for the consumers. Law schools covering civil rights laws/issues, psychology classes covering the impact of psychological effects on discrimination on individuals, courses that deal with race/class issues, social studies and/or American government classes are just a few areas where this type of information might be useful. This course can be scheduled for individual classes and at least six or more participants. Contact Nicole Kelch (513) 721-4663 or email Nicole.Kelch@uwgc.org to schedule.

2009 Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in Hamilton County and Cincinnati, Ohio

During April, HOME staff interviewed a range of government agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy
groups about fair housing issues. In May it submitted a report to the City and County that identified
seven impediments and 18 recommendations.

HOME and the Cincinnatus Association sponsored a new publication called “Hidden Treasures.” The bright, graphic neighborhood guide highlights the 15 communities in Hamilton County identified as being racially integrated for over 20 years. Communities include: Downtown / Riverfront, Corryville, Madisonville, College Hill, CUF, East Walnut Hills, Forest Park, Kennedy Heights, Mt. Airy, North Avondale, Northside, Paddock Hills, Pleasant Ridge, Spring Grove Village.

This guide is free. Single copies will be mailed, multiple copies can be picked up at the HOME office. Call (513)721-4663 for details.