National Alliance to End Homelessness
Sharon McDonald, Director for Families and Youth
Among the most common themes talked about in the homelessness sphere is the importance of adhering to Housing First principles. Why is that? Housing First is a very simple concept that is often misunderstood. Housing First is an approach to homelessness that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness quickly, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life. …
