Best practice literature indicates that Housing First is the preferred housing model for people who require intensive supports and are experiencing chronic homelessness. Housing First has gained wide acceptance and has been identified as “best practice” by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Cities across Canada and the U.S. are in the process of transitioning to a Housing First model, which has serious implications on the livelihood of other housing models, such as shelters and transitional housing. While this shift is grounded in research that has clearly demonstrated the benefits of Housing First, there is very little literature about the effectiveness of Housing First models with youth populations. Read More