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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.
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Author(s): John Ecker, Pamela Sariyannis, Sarah Holden, Elisa Traficante
Organization: Hub Solutions, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, Raising the Roof
Publication Date: 2019
The Host Homes model is an alternative to shelters and transitional housing services for young people at-risk of becoming homeless. It is an example of place-based youth homelessness prevention, meaning that the program is located in the young person’s own community. Bridging the Gap is the first program to operate under the Host Homes model in Ontario and has been in existence for 10 years. The program is located in Halton Region and predominate...