Housing First Research Digest Vol. 2

This edition of the newsletter is curated by Francesca Albanese (Crisis) member of the HF Hub Europe Research Work Cluster. The focus of this edition of the research digest is on studies which look at the cost effectiveness and potential benefits of Housing First interventions. There are longstanding debates about the extent to which Housing First is more cost effective than traditional staircase models which are centred around hostel and night shelter provision. Increasingly cost data is required to support commissioning decisions and make the case for long term investment in Housing First. Gathering longitudinal and robust cost data on homelessness services including Housing First can be problematic, the three publications summarised look at this issue in more detail.

Read more: Photo: Juha Kahilahttp://uutiskirje.asuntoensin.fi/a/s/166304546-10a56b6828bf0a7dd300505e841cdc44/3316628

Related articles

  • Housing First Research Digest: Volume 8

    Housing Social Work in Finland  Welcome to the 8th volume of the Housing First Research Digest! This volume focuses on Housing First in Finland, through the lens of housing...

    Check it out here

    Research

  • EVALUATION: Westminster VAWG Housing First Service Second Year Evaluation

    This evaluation highlights the key outcomes, challenges, and successes of the second year of the Westminster VAWG Housing First project. It covers the period of September 2020 – September...

    Check it out here

    Research

  • National Housing First Implementation Evaluation Findings Prepared for the National Housing First Implementation Committee

    “Housing for All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland is the Government’s plan for addressing housing needs and homelessness through the year 2030. For people experiencing homelessness, the...

    Check it out here

    Research

Load more Articles!