What is Housing First
Housing First is an approach that prioritises access to permanent housing as the foundation for recovery and social inclusion. Learn more about its core principles and explore the Housing First Guide, available in multiple languages.
The HF Approach
Whether you are new to Housing First, already implementing it, or exploring its role in homelessness policy, this section provides practical guidance and examples. Discover how Housing First can be adapted to your context and support long-term solutions.
What We Offer
We provide tools and support to strengthen your Housing First work. This includes evaluation frameworks, fidelity tools, and tailored training for professionals, cities, and organisations. Access resources to improve implementation and achieve better outcomes.
Housing First Europe Conference
The third Housing First Europe Conference will take place in Rotterdam on 28–30 October 2026 and will bring together relevant actors from across Europe to connect, collaborate and accelerate action to end and prevent homelessness.
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Housing First Europe Conference
The third Housing First Europe Conference will take place in Rotterdam on 28–30 October 2026 and will bring together relevant actors from across Europe to connect, collaborate and accelerate action to end and prevent homelessness.
Country Spotlight
In 2014, HOGAR SÍ and Provivienda launched Spain’s first Housing First pilot, Hábitat, in Madrid, Barcelona and Málaga. Following successful outcomes, Housing First was included in the 2015 national strategy, inspiring wider implementation across Spain.
Research Digest
Housing First Research Digest Volume 10 explores new perspectives on homelessness beyond individual versus structural explanations, highlighting embodied, relational, and ecological approaches, and emphasising Housing First as an evolving, reflective practice grounded in lived experiences.
PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT
Housing First Guide – Europe
The Housing First Guide – Europe is a cornerstone text for all policymakers, researchers, practitioners, trainers, and anyone else who wishes to understand Housing First and how to implement…
Find out more hereA New Systems Change Perspective – Demos Helsinki…
This report by Demos Helsinki examines how Housing First holds great potential to enable systems change in homelessness. Grounding the analysis in systems thinking, the work has engaged decision-makers,…
Find out more hereUnlocking housing for Housing First
Homelessness continues to be an acute problem for almost all countries in Europe, but there is new political eagerness to tackle this problem, including from the European Union with…
Find out more hereAchieving a new systems perspective to ending home…
Achieving a new systems perspective to ending homelessness through Housing First: A policy and practice guide Housing First programmes are one of the most researched social policy interventions of…
Find out more hereOUR PARTNERS
The Housing First Europe Hub is built on a strong and diverse partnership model. We work closely with our core partners, who are actively involved in the strategic management and direction of the Hub, as well as with a wider network of associate partners who share our common goal of ending homelessness through the Housing First approach.
Our greatest strength lies in the richness and diversity of our partnership, which includes NGOs, governmental organisations, housing providers, and municipalities.
This heterogeneity ensures that we bring a broad range of perspectives to the key issues we work on—such as housing solutions, tailored support for different Housing First target groups, sustainable funding, and more.
Today, the Hub unites 49 partners across 24 countries in Europe and beyond, forming a vibrant, cross-sectoral community committed to lasting change.
PARTNERS ENGAGEMENT
Communities of Practice
The Communities of Practice are regular meetings organised by the Hub to foster knowledge sharing among frontline workers, managers, and anyone interested in key Housing First topics across Europe and beyond. These sessions aim to strengthen participants’ skills and expertise while providing a space to discuss important questions and challenges.
Train the Trainer
Train-the-Trainer is an annual educational programme designed for trainers who wish to specialise in training on Housing First. The goal is to create a European pool of trainers who are experienced and knowledgeable about Housing First, and who will be able to conduct a variety of training modules on aspects of Housing First in countries across Europe, and beyond.