Education
Educational Outreach Program
The educational outreach program is part of an ongoing effort to instruct the general public on fair housing laws and practices and to inform the community of our activities and services. We engage landlords, realtors, real estate agents, other housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and home-buyers through presentations, workshops, classes, and clinics.
Engaging Community Agencies
DMFHC attends many community functions, and its staff members serve on numerous local committees. Local service agencies are contacted regularly through mutual referrals regarding client needs. Efforts are made to interest local journalists in reports and stories about DMFHC activities and client situations. Corporate and community agencies are knit into the outreach network to ensure a wider spread of knowledge and service dissemination.
DMFHC integrates its education efforts into all of its programs. At each stage of a fair housing or tenant/landlord contact, whether over the phone or face-to-face, DMFHC strives to explain the rights and obligations of the parties involved. These attempts at educating the public are at the frontline of our educational efforts.
Education Through In-House Services
Fair Housing Seminars
DMFHC also conducts regional public speaking engagements and seminars on fair housing. While seminars are often solicited by DMFHC, they may also be scheduled by request. Contact us for details.