Regional Homelessness Conceptual Framework

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1 5.1 Regional Homelessness Conceptual Framework A MENTAL MODEL Elisa Campbell DIRECTOR, REGIONAL PLANNING & ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES Regional Homelessness Task Force January 13, 2017 RHO - 1

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5 5.2 Best Practices in Addressing Homelessness AN INVENTORY OF PRINCIPLES AND EXAMPLES Alice Sundberg HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Regional Homelessness Task Force, January 13, 2017 RHO - 5

6 An Inventory Pathways into homelessness Serving people who are homeless Pathways out of homelessness Youth homelessness Aboriginal homelessness Seniors RHO - 6

7 What are Best Practices? CANADIAN HOMELESSNESS RESEARCH NETWORK: Best practices Promising practices Emerging practices RHO - 7

8 Systems Approach Homelessness policies alone are not enough Integration with other mainstream programs will: Prevent homelessness in the first place Provide better coordination among services Improve knowledge sharing and increase capacity Improve access to services Reduce cost Reduce service duplication RHO - 8

9 Prevention THREE LEVELS OF INTERVENTION Primary Secondary Tertiary BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Targeting Outreach Retaining current housing Enhance discharge planning RHO - 9

10 Prevention BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES BC Housing s Homelessness Prevention Program Rent Banks Discharge Planning in London, Ontario Mid-America Assistance Coalition, Kansas City Office of Behavioral Health, Philadelphia RHO - 10

11 Serving People Who Are Homeless BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Safe and dignified experience in shelters Tailor services to individual needs Clear and consistent communication Reduce waitlists Reduce Catch-22s in policies Collaboration among service providers RHO - 11

12 Serving People Who Are Homeless BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES Victoria Cool Aid s Health and Dental Services and Employment Programs BC Housing s Homeless Outreach Programs Sanctioned Homeless Camps, such as those in Seattle and Portland RHO - 12

13 Pathways Out of Homelessness BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Affordable housing Supports as needed and client-centered MODELS Housing First Supports to Ensure Housing Stability Coordinated Access or Coordinated Entry RHO - 13

14 Pathways Out of Homelessness BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES Vancouver At Home (Part of At Home/Chez Soi) Mainstay Housing s Beyond the Key to the Front Door Centralized Intake in Victoria Calgary Homeless Foundation s Centralized Access and Assessment 100,000 Homes Campaign in US and 20,000 Homes Campaign in Canada RHO - 14

15 Youth Homelessness PATHWAYS INTO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS Complex, involving intersections of individual, relational, institutional and structural factors Childhood abuse Parental homelessness, mental illness or substance misuse Involvement with child protection services High dropout rates and challenges at school RHO - 15

16 Youth Homelessness BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Systems integration Community planning Addressing educational challenges Fostering resilience and mental health supports Fortifying natural supports RHO - 16

17 Preventing Youth Homelessness BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Family First Early intervention School-community partnerships Transitional supports for young people leaving care RHO - 17

18 Preventing Youth Homelessness BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES PCRS Reconnect Program Safe Place Outreach Program (US) Alone in London School Works Program (UK) The Geelong Project (Australia) RHO - 18

19 Family Intervention Strategies BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Think carefully about how to engage parents Involve both youth and family in decisions Multiple services in various settings Multiple and frequent sessions over time Continue engagement after reunification RHO - 19

20 Family Intervention Strategies BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES Project STRIVE Support to Reunite, Involve and Value Each Other (US) Homebuilders (US) Cocoon House (US) DePaul Trust (UK) RHO - 20

21 Serving Youth Who Are Homeless BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES All Nations Youth Safe Housing, Surrey Directions Youth Services, Vancouver Urban Peak, Denver (US) Reconnect Australia RHO - 21

22 Pathways Out of Youth Homelessness BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES Rights of Passage, Covenant House, Vancouver Eva s, Toronto Foyer Model, including Haven s Way in Calgary Train for Trades, St. John s, NL RHO - 22

23 Housing First for Youth BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Adapt HF to reflect the developmental, social and legal needs of young people BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES Infinity Project, Calgary Direction s Youth Services, Vancouver RHO - 23

24 Aboriginal Homelessness Is not simply a lack of accommodation or structural habitation, but rather is a web of relationships that involves connections to human kinship networks; relations to animals, plants, spirits, and elements; relationship to the Earth, lands, waters, and territories; and connection to traditional stories, songs, teachings, names, and ancestors. RHO - 24

25 Aboriginal Homelessness BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES Governance, Policy, Resources to bring about a change in mind set Shelter, Housing, Homes to provide a continuum Community Relations for inclusion and cooperation Support Services that are holistic and culturally appropriate RHO - 25

26 Aboriginal Homelessness BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES ACCESS BladeRunners, Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Mothers Centre, Vancouver BC Housing s Aboriginal Homeless Outreach Program Kootenay Lodge, Calgary Ni Apin Program, Winnipeg RHO - 26

27 Seniors Homelessness GVSS and Community of Practice Housing Framework for Seniors 1. Non-institutional, welcoming, community-linked housing 2. Natural supports and resident involvement 3. Build in food security 4. Recognize and celebrate residents cultural heritage 5. Promote wellness and active living 6. Care and supports as needed 7. Rent geared to income RHO - 27

28 What s Next? Creating a framework for Metro Vancouver Collective Impact approach Collaborating with Home Front RHO - 28

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