Housing stabilization and recurrence prevention

Housing First for Youth (HF4Y)

HF4Y is a youth-focused housing and support model that helps young people exit homelessness and transition toward adulthood.

Source: Homelessness Learning Hub HF4Y

What it does

Combines stable housing with youth-appropriate supports for wellbeing, education, employment, family, community, and life transitions.

Where it intervenes

HF4Y works after homelessness has occurred, with a focus on stabilization and preventing recurrence.

School takeaway

Schools can support educational continuity for young people who are being rehoused or returning from crisis.

What remains

HF4Y is not a replacement for upstream prevention. It answers a different point in the pathway.

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Teaching and training

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