On 7 October 2026, from 15:30 CEST, the Housing First Europe Hub and the Canadian Housing First Network will organise the third 2026 webinar in the International Housing First Webinar Series, focusing on Housing First for Youth (HF4Y). We will hear from experts from Europe and Canada about their work implementing and developing Housing First for Youth.
The discussion will focus on the evidence and research underpinning HF4Y, the importance of building partnerships across different sectors – including child protection and youth services – and approaches to preventing homelessness among young people. Speakers will share findings and practical experiences from their work, reflecting on how Housing First for Youth can contribute to more coordinated and effective responses to youth homelessness. The discussion will be moderated by Samara Jones, Coordinator of the Housing First Europe Hub, and Kathryn Gibb, CHFN Co-Chair and Program Manager – SHIP.
Speakers:
- Connel McKenna, Senior Operational Lead – Housing First, Simon Community Northern Ireland
- Maritt Kirst, Associate Professor in Community Psychology and Co-Director of the Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action (CCRLA) at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Heidi Walter, Program Design & Training Consultant, A Way Home Canada
- Dr. Steve Gaetz, President and CEO, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (discussant)
These webinars are usually very well attended and provide a great opportunity to share learning and discuss Housing First with a highly engaged audience from Europe, Canada and beyond.
👉 Register here and join us for the webinar!