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Shelter Diversion 

This collection brings together a variety of resources focused on diverting individuals and families away from the homelessness system by providing early intervention and support. It includes practical guides, case studies, and innovative approaches to prevent homelessness through community-based support, education, and policy reform. The collection is divided into subcategories to address specific needs, such as youth and Indigenous populations. These resources emphasize effective practices in both youth and adult contexts, highlighting the importance of community involvement and early intervention.

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General Shelter Diversion Resources:

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Effective Diversion: A Key Strategy for Ending Homelessness

  • Early Intervention
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Diversion Resources and Examples

  • Prevention
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Two Years of Shelter Diversion

  • Early Intervention
  • Youth Homelessness
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HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE: The 4 Cs of Diversion

    Youth-Specific Resources:

    This subcategory focuses on diverting youth from homelessness through early intervention and community support. It includes practical guides, case studies, and innovative approaches to prevent youth homelessness through education, support, and policy reform.

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    Family and Natural Supports Framework

    • Service Delivery
    • Youth Homelessness
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    Family Reconnect Toolkit

    • Prevention
    Resource

    What if Community Was Part of the Solution to Youth Homelessness?

    • Youth Homelessness
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    Preventing Youth Homelessness Through the YMCA's Youth Diversion Program

    • Youth Homelessness
    Resource

    Preventing Youth Homelessness in Canada – The Way Forward

    • Systems Planning
    • Youth Homelessness
    Resource

    Exploring the Role of the Education Sector in Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness

    • Youth Homelessness
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    Knowledge Mobilization in the Youth Homelessness Sector

    • Research and Evaluation
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    Youth Reconnect Program Guide

    • Early Intervention
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    Upstream Canada: An Early Intervention Strategy to Prevent Youth Homelessness & School Disengagement

    • Early Intervention
    Resource

    Strengthening Family and Natural Supports to Prevent Youth Homelessness: Prevention Matters! Session 3

    • Prevention
    Resource

    Black Youth Homelessness Prevention: Prevention Matters! Session 2

    • Priority Populations
    • Youth Homelessness
    Resource

    Black Youth Still Matter: REST Centres and Youth Homelessness in 2022

    • Priority Populations
    • Youth Homelessness
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    Black Joy: Resistance, Resilience, & What it Means to Black Canadian Youth Experiencing Homelessness

    • Priority Populations
    • Youth Homelessness
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    Youth Shelters – From The Frontlines

    • Youth Homelessness
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    What is Youth Homelessness Diversion?

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      Complex Trauma Impact on Youth Experiencing Homelessness

      • Health and Well-Being
      • Service Delivery

      Indigenous-Specific Resources:

      This subcategory provides early intervention and support specifically for Indigenous communities to prevent homelessness. It includes culturally appropriate guides, case studies, and policy recommendations to support Indigenous individuals and families, emphasizing reconciliation and proactive engagement.

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      Indigenous Resources: Understanding and Supporting Reconciliation Efforts

      • Indigenous Homelessness
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      Indigenous Eviction Prevention: Decolonial Practice in Housing and Harm Reduction

      • Indigenous Homelessness
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      The Colonialism of Eviction

      • Indigenous Homelessness
      Resource

      Addressing Indigenous Homelessness

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        Indigenous Homelessness- Spiritual Homelessness

        • Indigenous Homelessness
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        Meeting in the Middle- Engagement Strategy and Action Plan

        • Indigenous Homelessness
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        Indigenous Housing: Policy and Engagement- Final Report

        • Indigenous Homelessness
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        Preventing Indigenous Youth Homelessness in Canada

        • Youth Homelessness
        Resource

        Indigenous Case Management and Housing Models

        • Indigenous Homelessness
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        Indigenous Holistic Housing and Mental Health Support

        • Indigenous Homelessness
        Resource

        Pathways into Homelessness: Indigenous Peoples, Youth & Seniors

        • Indigenous Homelessness
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        How are the Causes of Indigenous Homelessness Rooted in Ongoing Colonizing Practices?

        • Indigenous Homelessness
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        Considerations for Meaningful Collaboration: Highlights from a Conversation with Indigenous Elders

        • Knowledge Mobilization
        Resource

        Responding to Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Homelessness

        • Knowledge Mobilization

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