by Joy Eckstine September 09, 2010 06:00 AM (PT) Topics: Housing

Is the Housing First program in your community faithful to the principles of the theory?

This is a more important question than you might realize. After all, Housing First programs  have data going back at least 10 years which shows both incredible cost savings and better personal outcomes for the homeless individuals who participate. Housing First, which is just what it sounds like, emphasizing getting people in apartments rather than routing them through a continuum of care, is a win-win for everyone, but if your community does not stick to the original ideas, it won’t experience all the benefits.

Click here for more:http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/is_your_housing_partner_faithful

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