Homelessness in Wisconsin: Current trends, best practices, and policy implications
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 5
Held via Zoom
Health and Human Services, Health and Wellness, Live Training and Classes
​Homelessness in Wisconsin: Current trends, best practices, and policy implications

Friday, December 5, 2025 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom

Details


Housing is the most foundational social driver of health, and access to housing falls in the base of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. We know that housing is fundamental to functioning of other pieces of a person's life, and yet is often not prioritized in policy or practice. This session will explore the Housing First model, an evidence-based model for ensuring housing stability for all. We will also discuss the social and political factors that deprioritize housing, and what you can do to change that.​​

Registration​​

 

​​​​​​Registration Fee | $49 per person

(free for UWSP student​s)

​​​1.5 UWSP CEUs awarded​

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Instructor​​


​Emily Kenny
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Emily Kenny, MSW, LCSW

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Transformation
Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services


Emily Kenney, LCSW, has spent her career focusing on local housing solutions through direct practice and policy work. She is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Transformation for Milwaukee County's Department of Health and Human Services, where she designs and implements the priorities for ​the Department. Ms. Kenney is passionate about seeking justice for all in the community, and sees housing justice as a primary mode to do that. Ms. Kenney resides in Milwaukee with her four kids.​

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​Cancellation and Refunds

The Continuing Education and Outreach office reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment, severe weather, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund.

Please provide an active email address and phone number that you regularly check when registering, so we can contact you if a program is cancelled or rescheduled.
To cancel your registration, please email ibhwt@uwsp.edu

Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is notified at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than seven (7) days before the programs start date.​

Technology Requirements

Participants are responsible for ensuring their computer and internet connection meet the minimum requirements to participate in virtual programs via Zoom. For the best experience, we recommend using the Chrome or Firefox web browser. Click here to download Zoom Client for Meetings.

The Continuing Education and Outreach office is not responsible for participant technology issues, including but not limited to inadequate internet bandwidth, connectivity problems, or equipment malfunctions.​

Special Needs and Accommodations​​

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request if made at least two (2) weeks in advance. To request accommodations, please contact Continuing Education Customer Service at 715-346-3838 or ibhwt@uwsp.edu.​​