Resources
- Policy Brief
Upstream Canada: The Economic Case for School-Based Youth Homelessness Prevention
This policy brief examines the economic case and return on investment for Upstream Canada’s school-based prevention model. It is for governments, funders, education leaders and community organizations assessing the value...
- Policy Brief
Definition: The Prevention of Homelessness
This policy brief defines homelessness prevention and the policies, systems and interventions that can prevent homelessness and recurrence. It is for policymakers, funders, community leaders and service providers who need...
- Report
The Banks and the Housing Crisis
The Banks and the Housing Crisis examines the significant impact of the banking sector on housing affordability and security. This report by Make the Shift explores how current financial practices...
- Report
Reconnect
Youth at risk of homelessness often show early warning signs long before a crisis. The Reconnect program model equips schools and communities to identify those signals early and intervene with...
- Blog
Upstream Canada Demonstrates the Power of Cross-Sector Collaboration in Preventing Youth Homelessness
Working upstream to prevent homelessness requires more coordinated efforts across sectors, from government to non-profit to private, to align strategies and resources and create a complete working system where no...