Houselessness & Poverty
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Homelessness Data Improvement Framework (Homelessness Learning Hub)
This tool can also be used to guide discussions on data quality amongst community partners and local leaders
Youth Perspectives on FNS Wraparound Supports (Homeless Hub)
This blog explores the impact of the The Family and Natural Supports FNS intervention’s wraparound approach and how it addresses some unique issues youth have faced.
Toolkit for Communities: Considerations for Creating a Lived Experience Circle on Homelessness
This toolkit available on the homelessness learning hub supports small cities and rural communities interested in creating advisory groups of people with lived or living experience of homelessness
Alberta Living Wage Network - Research & Resources
A living wage is the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in their community.
Maytree's Social Assistance Summaries for Territories and Provinces & Welfare in Canada Report
To support your advocacy efforts, find the latest data for the number of social assistance recipients and welfare incomes in every province and territory
Homelessness Prevention: Bridging Research to Practice On Demand Webinar
The knowledge base on homelessness prevention has expanded in the last few years. Communities are using research/evidence to make prevention programs more effective and impactful.
The Family and Natural Supports (FNS) Approach to Preventing Youth Homelessness
Research shows that youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness have better outcomes when their family and natural supports are engaged in their lives. The FNS can be a consideration for youth transition to adulthood program (TAP) as well as early intervention for those vulnerable to or experiencing homelessness
Free Online Eviction Prevention Training
Learn about the importance of understanding evictions, the evictions process and the supports available for both tenants and service providers
Food Bank Poverty Vulnerability Map
A bird’s eye view of what poverty looks like across our country.
