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Towards the Prevention of Youth Homelessness
In the past, preventing youth homelessness hasn’t been a priority in Canada or the United States, but things are starting to change. More people now understand that preventing homelessness is...
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Pandemic preparedness and homelessness: International lessons from COVID-19
In May 2023 the Director-General of the World Health Organization held a press conference on the state of COVID-19. After more than 3 years, he told the gathered crowd, “It...
Latest Blog
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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...
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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...
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General
5 Strategies for Nurturing Relationships with Landlords in Housing First Programs
Landlords are essential partners in Housing First programs, providing safe, stable housing for people experiencing homelessness, which is vital for their journey toward independence and well-being. Conflict with landlords can...
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Youth Homelessness Prevention Needs Assessment — Results Released
Prevention is the key to ending youth homelessness, but what do the people on the front lines think of it? And what do they know about the proven interventions designed...
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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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General
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...