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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
Until recently, there were few Canadian research studies that examined the relationship between child protection services (CPS) and youth homelessness. However, available studies show a link between CPS and youth homelessness in Canada. Those in government care are more prone to substance-related behaviours.
Evictions in Canada have a long history, beginning with the forced displacement of Indigenous Peoples due to colonization and European settlement. In this three-part blog series focusing on shelter diversion and eviction prevention (SD-EP), we will explore past policies and governing documents that continue to contribute to homelessness and impact SD-EP efforts in Canada today.
Recently, the mayors of 14 municipalities across Quebec called for the establishment of a rent register. This call for a coordinated housing rights strategy across the province was supported by different groups and experts, including the Collectif de recherche et d’action sur l’habitat (CRACH), and the public i
Shelters are a key component of many homeless service systems. However, the risk of victimization and overdose are serious issues that can lead people experiencing homelessness to feel unsafe in shelters and avoid them altogether. A team of researchers conducted a systematic review to better understand the factors that contribute to safety, victimization, and overdose in shelters.
In this blog, we will explore how Upstream Canada accomplishes its mission to address barriers to resiliency for youth, with the underpinning goals of preventing homelessness and school disengagement.
Through the collaborative design of the program model and support of cross-sector partners, students are identified as at risk through a universal assessment and validation process.
Research involving Indigenous Peoples often results in little or no benefit to the communities involved and, in many instances, is still causing harm. To ensure such research is safe and beneficial to the communities involved, current research practices need to undergo fundamental changes.
Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) is a rights-based intervention for young people (aged 13-24) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The goal of HF4Y is not simply to provide housing stability, but to support young people holistically and facilitate a healthy transition to adulthood.
Put yourself in the shoes of your thirteen-year-old self. If you couldn’t stay at home, where would you turn? I would have asked for help from my best friend’s family, or my aunt who lived in town. I’ve heard others say that they would turn to teachers, relatives, pastors, or mentors for support in this scenario. These people are all “natural supports”. Natural supports are people who can have a significant impact on the lives of youth experiencing homelessness. Sometimes, natural supports also offer youth a place to stay.
Between March 2020 and December 2022, 66 communities participated in Everyone Counts, the third nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Count of homelessness in Canadian communities. The preliminary results of PiT homelessness counts have been released.
Here are 8 things that stood out to me: