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Media Matters: Changing the Homelessness Narrative
In today’s technology driven world, it is no surprise media platforms act as key channels for the dissemination of information. Within the realm of media narratives, homelessness is a particularly...
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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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Design Thinking: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Policy, and Practice
While researchers want their work to contribute to social change, this is easier said than done. Researchers rarely have the tools or connections to reach the policy makers and practitioners...
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“Strengthening and Widening a Young Person’s Support Network Is Never the Wrong Way to Go”
Last month, the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness hosted a conversation about the Family and Natural Supports model with Jessica Ward (360 Kids), Melody Brewer (Canadian Mental Health Association of Kelowna),...
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“I Want Purpose in my Life”: How Homeless Youth Think About their Futures
Based on “‘I Want Purpose in my Life’: A Qualitative Exploration of How Homeless Youth Envision their Futures” by Minda Wood, Stéphanie Manoni-Millar, Athourina David, Cora MacDonald, Veronique Rochon, John...
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Preventing Youth Homelessness in Canada: The Role of Education Policies
Youth homelessness is a serious issue that is often neglected in the Canadian school system. Every year, at least 35,000 youth experience homelessness in Canada, and with the continuing impacts...
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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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How Does Upstream Canada Work?
In this blog, we will explore how Upstream Canada accomplishes its mission to address barriers to resiliency for youth, with the underpinning goals of preventing homelessness and school disengagement. Through...
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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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What if community was part of the solution to youth homelessness?
Put yourself in the shoes of your thirteen-year-old self. If you couldn’t stay at home, where would you turn? I would have asked for help from my best friend’s family,...