HKS Government Performance Lab’s Post

Each of the books in the 2024 Summer reading list highlights a particular aspect of housing instability and homelessness: causes, conditions, and solutions for the affordable housing crisis; Section 8’s impact and opportunities for improvement; policies that have led to current conditions; and policy changes that could address the complex issues of housing and homelessness. Collectively, this list can help policy makers, practitioners, advocates, and community members in becoming equipped with information and data that can help develop effective solutions to address homelessness and housing instability.

California's new executive order on homelessness, issued in the wake of the Grants Pass Supreme Court decision, will not solve homelessness or ensure every person in the state's communities will have a place to call home. But we know there are solutions that are compassionate and effective--and now's the time to talk about them. If you're struggling to make the case for solutions to homelessness and for the need for abundant housing, we've got tips for how to change the conversation--whether you're talking to the media, local and state policymakers, community members, or potential partners. Read the tips here, then head over to our website to find the comprehensive playbook we developed with National Alliance to End Homelessness, as well as a worksheet to help you plan your talking points: https://lnkd.in/g7HkQu9F

We do NOT have to take homelessness into our future. And...we are working right now to solve for a better future. If we can stay on the path toward housing for all and use that phrase as an action, we will ensure everyone has a place to thrive. Check out TheCaseMade's tips on changing the conversation. We have a moment, let's make the most of it! #housingforall #abundanceforall #reimaginehowjusticewins

Pathlight HOME follows the Housing First approach, a proven model for addressing homelessness by prioritizing access to permanent, stable housing. Once housed, individuals can take advantage of wrap-around services to help support housing stability, employment, and recovery. This approach, compared with the Treatment First model, offers greater long-term housing stability, especially among people experiencing chronic homelessness. Learn more about our mission to end homelessness at https://lnkd.in/eZ4kTvkG.

"The independent evaluation of Project Roomkey is out, and the verdict is in. It worked. As has been widely reported in the media, California’s Project Roomkey successfully provided emergency housing to 62,000 people experiencing homelessness after COVID-19 took hold." Read more about Project Roomkey in the latest post on The CHCF Blog: https://lnkd.in/gTBYxCh2

Exciting news from HUD - a new round of grant funding to prevent homelessness is in motion. This program has already made a significant impact with over 35,000 households avoiding eviction. Predictions: 1. The new round of funding will further reduce homelessness rates. 2. More innovative strategies will be implemented to address homelessness challenges. General Commentary: ✔️ HUD's commitment to preventing homelessness is commendable. ✔️ Collaboration with local communities is key in the fight against homelessness. ✔️ Awareness and support for homelessness prevention efforts must continue to grow. ✔️ Providing stable housing is crucial for overall well-being and economic stability.

Did you know? The terms houselessness or homelessness includes more than just people who are living “rough” or on the streets. People can experience houselessness in many ways. Housing insecurity includes people who are unhoused but also includes those who may be: • Living in unsafe conditions that do not meet public health and safety standards • Accessing emergency shelters • Temporarily accommodated by couch surfing or at places such as a jail, medical or detox facility, or in transitional housing units • At risk of losing their homes or accommodation for any reason, such as being unable to afford rent increases or domestic violence Anyone experiencing any of these forms of housing insecurity is invited to complete the City's Homelessness Estimation Survey to help inform our work to prevent and respond to housing insecurity in our community. Learn more and complete the survey by May 15, at airdrie.ca/hes.

Affordable Housing is necessary across all sectors.

Encampments are growing across the country as people experiencing homelessness have nowhere else safe and appropriate to go. Budget 2024 should include a federally funded Encampment Response Program that supports people experiencing homelessness and living in encampments to quickly move into appropriate, safe, and secure housing. A federally funded response program would support communities to implement locally informed encampment resolution approaches that put housing and people at the centre of each response. Let's Build a Better Housing Budget 🏠 Take action: https://loom.ly/HmUfZsY

Housing was the hot topic on last night’s episode of Q+A, and whilst the Launch Housing team weren’t actually in the hot seat, we are facing increasing pressure every day as the housing crisis impacts our most vulnerable Australians. In 2022/23, 37,872 unaccompanied children and young people engaged with homelessness services, including 9,232 children aged 15-17. Over 30% of these were First Nations children and young people. Kate Colvin asked the panel what level of homelessness is acceptable in Australia - the consensus was that zero is the only acceptable answer. Let’s hope that this bipartisan agreement leads to tangible action from all levels of government to end homelessness, including a specific commitment to support young people through the National Housing and Homelessness Plan 🤞🏼