Authors: Samara Jones & Francesca Albanese. With Matilde Revelli
Source: Home - Housing First Europe
Achieving a new systems perspective to ending homelessness through housing first
A policy and practice guide
This report examines how the principles of Housing First can apply to the whole system of tackling homelessness. Housing First is a model of ending homelessness that works. It is an internationally recognised intervention to address homelessness for people with interlocking, multiple and serious needs who experience homelessness. Unlike other supported housing models, individuals do not need to prove they are
‘ready’ for independent housing, or progress through a series of accommodation and treatment services. There are no conditions placed on them, other than a willingness to maintain a tenancy agreement, and Housing First is designed to provide long-term, open-ended support for their on-going needs.