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

Definitions of racial equity, racial justice, and other related terms.

Definition of progressive engagement as it applies to homelessness.

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Community solutions definition of Housing First.

explanation of the point-in-time count.

Helpful definition of what "homeless response system" and "continuum of care" mean.

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Helpful definition and summary of what a CoC actually is.

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Accessible explanation of the difference between counts and percentages, how to interpret each, and when it's beneficial to use each one.

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Call to action around fighting for housing first, with accompanying myth-busting/reminders that serve as a more advanced and nuanced description of what Housing First is.

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HUD requirements for street outreach.

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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NAEH webpage that provides easy to understand definitions of rapid rehousing and its constitutive services (includes infographics), evidence that suggests rapid rehousing works, and more advanced guidance for practitioners.

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HUD definition of rapid rehousing

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Brief HUD definition of PSH.

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NHCHC definition of permanent supportive housing.

National Alliance to End Homelessness definition of PSH.

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Explanation of street outreach through the lens of healthcare providers for people experiencing homelessness. Webpage contains links to additional explanatory resources.

List of definitions for basic terms in homelessness response system.

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Infographic about what rapid re-housing is and who it can serve.

This listserv reviews existing resources related to HUD’s definition of homelessness and provides important reminders when documenting someone’s homeless status. Additionally, it announces the availability of a new resource to help intake workers…