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Effective Practice |
| Description |
Housing First is a housing program that seeks to quickly move homeless individuals and families from shelters to permanent housing. After a family enters a shelter or another homeless service program, the family is assigned to a housing search specialist, case manager, or a team of staff that may include an employment specialist, a stabilization worker, and a financial manager. Housing First staff also work to assess barriers and develop individual service plans.
After a family is placed in housing, case management services are provided to enhance the stabilization process and increase the family's chances of maintaining their housing.
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| Goal / Mission |
The goal of Housing First is to move families into stable and affordable housing. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
In its first three years of operation, Housing First placed over 1,000 families in permanent housing. In addition, over 400 families received financial education/counseling, over 250 families succeeded in increase their income, and over 80% of families established a working budget. By providing permanent housing to families and individuals, rather than shelters and motel rooms, there is a $9,000 reduction in housing costs per person. |
| Categories |
Economy / Housing Affordability & Supply
Economy / Homelessness
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| Organization(s) |
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley |
| Date of Publication |
Aug 2010 |
| Date of Implementation |
2007 |
| Location |
State: New Hampshire and Massachusetts |
| Primary Contact |
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
51 Sleeper St
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 624-8000
info@supportunitedway.org
http://supportunitedway.org/housing/housing-first
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| For more details |
http://supportunitedway.org/files/YEAR%203%20UW...
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| Target Audience |
Families |
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