MANAGING & GROWING HOUSING FIRST

Implementing Housing First is just the beginning — scaling up and managing programmes effectively requires strong partnerships, sustainable funding, and ongoing support for both teams and participants. Whether you are a private landlord, a social or public housing provider, or an organisation delivering Housing First, your role in this transformative process is critical.

Providing good-quality housing to vulnerable people not only improves their quality of life but also greatly increases their chances of long-term recovery from homelessness.

This section offers practical guidance, tools, and resources to help organisations strengthen and expand their Housing First programmes. From securing housing and funding to supporting staff well-being, evaluating projects, building strong teams, and understanding what works through evaluation, you’ll find documents, links, and connections to make Housing First work at scale.

Evaluation is a central part of Housing First, ensuring that services are effective, impactful, and sustainable. Strong evidence has been key to the model’s success, helping to influence policy and secure long-term funding. Across Europe, evaluations have consistently shown that Housing First works in diverse welfare and housing systems, with positive results reported in many countries.

By measuring outcomes systematically, services can track performance, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen support for tenants. High-quality evaluations not only help sustain and expand Housing First programmes but also provide valuable insights for governments, charities, and service providers, reinforcing Housing First as a proven and cost-effective approach to ending homelessness.

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Publications

Webinars

Recruitment & Well-Being

Housing & Programme Sustainability

Peer Support & Recovery in Housing First

Research and Other Resources