Knowledge and Capacity Building
MassHousing's Housing Stability Department regularly hosts learning opportunities for property management and social service providers that focus on the intersection of social issues and affordable housing, and promote positive tenancies for residents.
Trainings and Development for Housing and Social Service Professionals
Focused on the intersection of housing and social issues
MassHousing hosts numerous trainings on a variety of topics relevant to housing and social service professionals. Trainings are led by subject matter experts and are held both virtually and in-person.
Trainings are open to all and free for staff of rental developments enrolled in TAP, MassHousing's Tenant Assistance Program. Fees for non-Tap members are priced modestly.
Housing Stability Annual Conference and Learning Opportunities
Bringing together professionals from housing, social services, government and academia to address timely issues
MassHousing's Housing Stability Conferences and other Learning Opportunities bring together professionals from housing, social services, government, academia and other fields to address a topic of particular importance to affordable housing communities. View resources from past Housing Stability conferences:
- Hoarding
- Human Trafficking in Affordable Housing
- Older Adults in Community
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Substance Abuse Intervention, Prevention and Treatment
- Supporting Residents' Mental Health
- Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
- Tools for Addressing Tenancy Issues
- Violence Prevention Resources
- Youth in Housing