Homeless System Simulation

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The Homeless System Simulation is designed to help communities understand how the homeless assistance system works. On this page you will find materials to print and facilitate your own Homeless System Simulation, an activity usually conducted at the Alliance’s System Design Clinics. The simulation is a very simplified version of how homelessness assistance systems work, and was designed using actual data for outcomes of programs in different communities across the country. The simulation encourages thought and discussion regarding your local homelessness assistance system, the impact of decisions and strategies to reduce homelessness, and system-wide outcomes. Questions regarding the simulation should be directed to thecenter@naeh.org.

The instructional video below explains how the simulation works.

Assembly Instructions

Facilitator Instructions

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