Resource By Event Type: Training Webinar

A housing-focused approach, grounded in the Housing First philosophy, is central to the Housing-Focused Street Outreach Framework. It aligns system-level strategies, beliefs, and practices to ensure that street outreach efforts prioritize transitions from unsheltered homelessness directly into permanent housing—or into crisis housing when available and appropriate. However, this approach is only effective when key conditions…

A comprehensive Housing-Focused Street Outreach strategy must consider the health and safety of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, the broader community, and the dedicated staff who work with the most vulnerable populations. To achieve this, outreach teams must adopt practices that promote well-being, reduce harm, and foster safe environments for all. In this webinar, hear from…

Person-Centered engagement focuses on building strong, trusting relationships that honor the dignity and autonomy of people experiencing homelessness. This approach supports individuals in reclaiming their sense of agency and personal power. Person-centered engagement is a core practice within Housing-Focused Street Outreach, ensuring that outreach efforts are compassionate, respectful, and effective. In this webinar, hear from…

Strategic collaboration and partnerships are essential to an effective Housing-Focused Street Outreach strategy. By fostering strong coordination and leveraging diverse relationships both within and beyond the Continuum of Care (CoC), communities can better meet the complex needs of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. In this webinar, hear from communities that have successfully implemented collaborative approaches, highlighting…

Effective street outreach begins with a strong foundation in data. Quantitative data helps identify demographic and geographic patterns in unsheltered homelessness, uncover resource gaps, highlight disparities, and measure the effectiveness of interventions. Equally important, qualitative data provides critical insights that shape broader strategies and ensure outreach efforts are responsive to community needs. This webinar will…