Too often, people are discharged from public system — like child welfare, prison, or a hospital — into homelessness. Exiting public systems is a risk factor for homelessness, but one that can be mitigated through adequate discharge planning that includes access to housing and supports. This is a key part of systems prevention, one of the three pillars of homelessness prevention.

This collection brings together practical resources that practitioners can use to advise their discharge planning. It is broken down by system, because the needs of an adult leaving prison are not the same as those of a young person aging out of foster care. If you are aware of any additional resources that would fit in this collection, please contact us.