Latest Contributions
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Book/E-Book Chapter
Part 1: Program Model Guide
Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) is an adaptation of the well-established Housing First approach used to address homelessness. Housing First programs – including the Pathways model and the At Home/Chez...
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Book/E-Book Chapter
Part 2: Operations Manual
The Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) program model – a youth-focused adaption of the successful Housing First intervention – is a promising example of how to do this work effectively....
Latest Blog
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Key Considerations for Implementing the Family and Natural Supports Approach
“A truly effective response to youth homelessness must consider the important role the family and community connections can play for any young person.” – Family and Natural Supports: A Framework to...
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Housing Options Under Housing First for Youth
What is HF4Y? Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) is a rights-based intervention for young people (aged 13-24) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The goal of HF4Y is...
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Housing First for Youth: A Program, Systems Approach and Philosophy
Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) is a program, systems approach and philosophy that can be used to guide local system planning decisions, as well as service delivery. In this blog,...
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Practicing What You Preach: Program Fidelity in Housing First for Youth
When you hear the term “Housing First”, a lot can come to mind. At its core, it’s about providing housing without pre-conditions and linking people up with individualized, community-based supports...
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Innovative Practice Series: Haven’s Way Part 2 – The Staff Perspective
By way of introduction. In the first blog in this series, Dr. Alina Turner gave an overview on the Haven’s Way program model – a Foyer supportive housing program for...