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Prevention Matters!
Prevention Matters! A New Expert Panel Series Hosted by the COH
The homelessness sector already knows that the only way to truly solve the problem of homelessness is to shift towards preventing it before it happens. In fact, in our recent...
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How Can We Move Black Youth out of Homelessness?
A new transitional housing project in York Region aims to create the conditions for change. 360°kids is a non-profit organization that works to prevent homelessness by helping youth at risk, or...
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Does Housing First for Youth Work in Canada? Preliminary Findings from a Pilot Study
Previous research has demonstrated that Housing First can be effective in preventing homelessness among adults in Canada. With no preconditions, such as abstinence from substances, ‘Housing First’ is a recovery-oriented...
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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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The Right to Housing in Calgary: A Gender-Focused Discussion with the Federal Housing Advocate
On August 8, 2023, more than 50 women and gender-diverse people joined us at the Calgary Women’s Centre for a Town Hall on the Right to Housing with Federal Housing...
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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...