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Homelessness 101
This section is a starting point for those researching or wanting to learn more about homelessness, particularly in Canada. We address definitions, statistics and common myths and questions. We also look at real costs of homelessness.
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Prevention
Addressing homelessness involves prevention, emergency response, and housing with supports. Canada is shifting from managing to preventing homelessness altogether.
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Programs That Work
Effective interventions like Housing First and school-based programs prevent and reduce homelessness by providing both housing and support.
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2SLGBTQ+
Extensive research has focused on youth homelessness, yet little is known about the experiences of 2SLGBTQ youth in Canada. Initiatives to end homelessness must address this critical gap in understanding.
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Black Communities
In Canada, Black communities endure the highest rate of homelessness among racialized groups, with youth being significantly impacted. Unsheltered homelessness is twice as likely for Black individuals, particularly Black women.
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Youth
Youth homelessness affects those aged 13-24 lacking stable housing and social supports for transitioning to adulthood, leaving them without consistent income or residence.
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Preventing Homelessness Among Post-Secondary Students
Precarity among college and university students is so widespread that it is often talked about as a rite of passage. But post-secondary homelessness and housing insecurity come with a real human cost—they should not be...
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Prevention of Youth Homelessness Conference
Turning Momentum into Action: Reflections on the First International Conference on the Prevention of Youth Homelessness
Last month, we gathered in Toronto for a transformative conference focused on preventing youth homelessness, and we must say, it was truly inspiring. From the beginning, there was an undeniable sense of hope and positivity...
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Interventions
From Reactive Responses to Prevention-Focused Interventions: How Municipalities Can Tackle Youth Homelessness
The homelessness crisis in Ontario has reached alarming levels, and the latest report by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) paints a stark picture. Over the past decade, we’ve seen a troubling rise in...
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Transforming Lives Through the Family and Natural Supports (FNS) Program
In recent years, the Family and Natural Supports (FNS) program has emerged as a promising practice for preventing youth homelessness, providing a lifeline for youth and their families. Our Without a Home: The National Youth...
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Duty to Assist: Paving a Path to Youth Homelessness Prevention in Winnipeg
Youth homelessness in Winnipeg is a significant issue, with the 2022 Winnipeg Street Census reporting that 22% of individuals experiencing homelessness are unaccompanied youth aged 24 and younger, and 66% of them identify as Indigenous....
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