Houselessness & Poverty
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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.
Ending Poverty Pathways Online Course (Tamarack Institute)
Join Natasha Pei, Associate Director of the Communities Ending Poverty team, in this new five-module course designed to help you learn at your own pace as you advocate for and advance high-impact ending poverty pathways in your community
Youth Homelessness By The Numbers
Youth make up one of the largest demographics of the homeless population in Canada. 20% of homeless people in Canada are between the ages of 13-25
Homeless Hub's Doing Research: Methodology for Evaluating and Mobilizing Your Results
Supporting communities to prevent and end homelessness
Alberta Community Profiles - Homelessness and Housing Data
Data to support advocacy and action for organizations and agencies addressing homelessness in Alberta.
Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) Program Model
The needs of young people, particularly young people with lived and living expertise of homelessness, are distinct from adults. And so, the supports and interventions that are made available to young people must reflect these realities.
Exploring the Role of the Education Sector in Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness
This webinar from Homeless Hub features presentations on the education sector’s role in preventing and ending youth homelessness.
