This event will focus on describing common elements of family trajectories into family homelessness and housing instability, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), intergenerational trauma and poverty, and institutional and structural barriers to recovery from housing instability. Partners from COTS will share their current innovative approaches to supporting families to break the cycle of instability.

Speakers Include:

Laura Gultekin, Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Michigan School of Nursing

Nicole Carbonari, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships
COTS

LaTonia Walker, Director of Coaching and Engagement
COTS

Moderator:
Jennifer Erb-Downward, Director of Housing Stability Programs and Policy Initiatives
Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan