Philosophy, Principles, and Practice: Housing First Essentials

About this Training:

The Housing First (HF) model is the most effective known model for supporting the most complex individuals experiencing homelessness through the process of obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The traditional systems and methods of providing support to complex chronically homeless individuals have proven to be. The model is rooted in a series of philosophical principles when incorporated at a high rate of fidelity, programs see a heightened rate of successful outcomes. Those principles include: 

  • Choice in housing and support 
  • Separation of housing and support 
  • Recovery Orientation 
  • Service Array 
  • Program structure 
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Instructor Led (In-person and virtual options)

Training Audience:

This training is appropriate for:

  • Organizational and system leadership supporting a systemic approach to ending homelessness
  • Front-line staff and organizations 

This training can be appropriate for those who are new to the Housing First concept as well as those who have practiced Housing First for some time but need a refresher or need to realign themselves with true Housing First practice.  As appropriate, TTA will tailor the training to the audience and their level of understanding.

Note – The TTA requests that all training include at a minimum, one member of management from each organization/agency represented, be present as a learner. 

Training Length:

In-person:  This training can be provided in a half-day, full-day, or two-full-day format depending on the depth of learning desired.

Virtual: Depending on the identified need, the training would be tailored accordingly.

Training Capacity:

In-Person: No cap / 8 Minimum
Virtual: 30 maximum / 8 Minimum

Training Objectives:

In this training, participants will: 

  • Understand the difference between the Principles, Philosophy, and Practice of Housing First
  • Understand and provide a description of the five Principles of Housing First
  • Have a clear perspective on why Housing First has been identified as a best practice and where its application is most appropriate
  • Be able to articulate the difference between being a Housing First program and being a program that is Housing First friendly. 
  • Understand what is entailed in being a Housing First intervention
  • Understand the components of quality Housing First practice
  • Understand how Housing First fits into the larger system of care

Training Prerequisite Onboarding Modules:

Mandatory: None
Beneficial Options: Access here (link coming soon)

–  Housing First 101 (FREE)
– Trauma-Informed Care and Practice: The Basics (FEE REQUIRED)
– Coordinated Access 101 (FEE REQUIRED)
– Homelessness 101 (FREE)

Certificate of Completion:

Through the TTA LMs, attendees will have the ability to receive a certificate of completion for the training .

Attendees must be present for the full training to do so.

To receive a certificate, attendees must complete and pass a  final knowledge check/assessment (within 30 days post training).

  1. 70% is required to pass.
  2. Each person will have unlimited attempts.

Training Costs:

Please inquire using the “Request More Info” button to the right regarding fees. Please note that all fees quoted should be considered an “all-inclusive” cost which means there would be not additionl costs for travel, prep, admin, or other items added to the rate provided to you with the exception of provincial tax. 

Members: A system, community, or organization can become a “Member”  by purchasing an annual subscription to self-paced online onboarding modules. Discounts on live training are available determined by the subscription package chosen. (See “Onboarding Module” section here).

Housing First is based on the belief that housing is a basic human right and the removal of preconditions often required for people to access appropriate, affordable, permanent housing. But Housing First should not be considered solely a “housing program. Instead, it is about supporting the recovery of the individuals accessing support and improving the quality of life according to what is important to them.  

This training will provide participants with an understanding of what Housing First is, how it came to be, and details regarding each specific principle and how it applies to organizations and the individuals being supported by that philosophy.  

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The CAEH TTA program is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Community Capacity and Innovation funding stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.