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This manual introduces a concept of trauma and offers a framework for becoming a trauma-informed organization, system, or service sector. The manual provides a definition of trauma and a trauma-informed approach, and offers 6 key principles and 10…

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Contracting and Procurement for Culturally Specific and Responsive Services

Multnomah county's definitions of racial equity, cultural competency, and culturally specific and responsive services. The document is intended to guide contracting and procurement, but definitions given here can apply more generally.

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Street Outreach

HUD requirements for street outreach.

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Covid-19 Homeless System Response: Evidence-based Service Delivery

Brief fact sheet that explains five evidence-based practices commonly used in homeless response: housing first, critical time intervention,assertive community treatment, motivational interviewing, and intensive case management.

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What is Trauma-Informed Care?

This webpage provides a brief explanation of trauma-informed care. It is primarily adapted from SAMHSA's "Trauma-Informed Approach."

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Coordinated Entry Core Elements

This Guidebook and related coordinated entry tools and materials are designed to help CoCs:
● Understand the core components of coordinated entry by outlining what HUD requires
● Plan and implement a coordinated entry process appropriate to their…

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