Housing First and public policy

Geoffrey Nelson

Chapter 29 in Research Handbook on Homelessness, 2024, pp 388-405 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines the problem of homelessness and Housing First (HF). HF was developed for people experiencing chronic homelessness, mental illness, and substance use. HF is: (1) a philosophy guided by principles; (2) a program model; (3) a systems change approach; and (4) a social policy. The evidence base and international applications of HF are reviewed. The policy streams framework is used to understand HF as a policy. Three factors that promote HF in social policy are: (1) having a strong social safety net; (2) prioritizing, committing to, and funding HF; and (3) the involvement of local partners in supporting HF implementation through networks.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Geography; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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