THIS is Housing First for Youth: Program Model Guide

This new version of THIS is Housing First has been broken into two sections. Part 1 provides an overview of the research, principles, and philosophy underpinning the HF4Y model. It concludes with a series of case examples of successful local adaptions of the model in communities from around the world. The key takeaway from part one is that HF4Y builds on many of the best practices of Housing First, but has been designed to support the distinct needs of adolescents transitioning into adulthood. The services that must accompany dedicated housing encompass a broader range of areas of wellbeing.

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Gaetz, S., Walter, H. and Story, C. (2021). THIS is Housing First for Youth. Part 1 – Program Model Guide. Toronto, ON: Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Press. https://www.homelesshub.ca/sites/default/files/HF4Y-Program-Guide-Jul-15.pdf