Description

Housing First is an evidence- and human rights-based approach to ending homelessness that is widely accepted across Canada as well as several other countries of the world including;

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United States, and Wales.

It is in so many countries because it has been proven through vast amounts of research and implementation, that it is one of, if not the most effective direct service practice for helping to end the experience of homelessness for individuals experiencing the most complex challenges. It focuses on housing individuals, first and foremost, while supporting them with other resources as needed. In other words, Housing First is based on the principle that people are better able to move forward with their lives if they are first housed, and housing should not be contingent on “readiness” or “compliance”.

This module is meant to provide learners with a basic understanding of Housing First including key components outlining both the philosophy and interventions aspects of the model. 

Learning Objectives

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• Define what Housing First is.
• Understand the difference between the philosophy and intervention of Housing First is.
• Learn the basics of the key principles associated.
• Understand ways that Housing First guides direct service practice. 
• Understand why Housing First is effective. 

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