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Summative evaluation of the homelessness partnering strategy : Évaluation sommative de la Stratégie des partenariats de lutte contre l'itinérance : rapport final

9 Oct 2014

They accounted for about 94% of the HPS grants and contributions funding spent at the time of the evaluation: • Designated Communities: is the largest stream, representing roughly 77% of the grants and contributions funding spent at the time of evaluation. [...] Some representatives attributed it to the change in funding practices and to encouraging the adoption of the Housing First approach; the move to a 3 to 5 year funding commitment; and HPS’ work with provinces and territories to meet the goals of their 4 This includes transitions to more stable housing from the streets, emergency shelters, health facilities, the child welfare system, the criminal ju [...] They attribute HPS’ influence to the shift in funding from emergency shelters to transitional/supportive housing; the use of HPS funding for capital investments in new units; the use of HPS funding to leverage funding from other partners; and HPS’ contribution toward the increased awareness and recognition within communities of the need for, and importance of, longer-term housing, support services [...] Case study participants also indicated that the value-added contribution of HPS lies in the flexibility of its funding, which enables communities to use the funds to fill gaps in existing provincial, territorial and municipal programs and in the HPS support for projects and activities which encourage collaboration and partnership development. [...] According to community representatives, partnerships and collaboration resulted in the improvement of both the alignment and coordination of services and programs, and the achievement of desired outcomes by allowing for more integrated and targeted approach.
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ISBN
9781100251851
Pages
58
Published in
Ottawa, Ontario

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