Knowledge translation and implementation of housing first in Canada: A qualitative assessment of capacity building needs for an evidence-based program

Julian Hasford, Geoffrey Nelson, S. Kathleen Worton, Eric Macnaughton, Tim MacLeod, Myra Piat, Sam Tsemberis, Vicky Stergiopoulos, Jino Distasio, Tim Aubry and Paula Goering

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2019, vol. 75, issue C, 1-9

Abstract: We examined communities’ expressed needs for capacity building in the implementation of Housing First (HF) for persons experiencing homelessness. The findings are based on thematic analyses of qualitative data obtained from participants (n = 77) in 11 focus groups conducted in seven Canadian cities. We identified capacity building needs in the areas of training (e.g., HF principles, clinical services, landlord engagement) and technical assistance (e.g., intake coordination, client prioritization, fidelity assessment). These findings were used to tailor training and technical assessment (TTA) to the stages of HF implementation in these cities. Limitations and implications for future theory, research, and practice are discussed.

Keywords: Needs assessment; Housing first; Training; Technical assistance; Capacity building (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.03.001

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