Homelessness and Housing First Principles

Course description

In this module, learners are introduced to the different types of homelessness and housing first principles. Learners are also introduced to person-centered and trauma-informed support techniques using a decolonized and anti-stigma approach. They are given scenarios they may face while working in the homelessness serving sector in which to apply support techniques. The purpose of this module is to provide employees and volunteers in the homelessness serving sector a broad overview of homelessness and housing first principles as well as to develop proficiency in using person-centered and trauma-informed support.