Creative and holistic programs are needed to end chronic homelessness. For example, Housing first programs connect individuals and families to needed homes with supportive services, a proven evidence-based method to help achieve long term housing stability. The provided supportive services and case management are critical to the success of these programs. Emergency housing providers should provide the internal supports to connect individuals and families to available and appropriate homes with supportive services, as well as work closely partner organizations to advance those types in short supply.  

Additional Resources: 

• For more tools on homes with supportive services, see Objective E3- Provide More Homes with Supportive Services (under Action Area E – Create the Types of Homes the region needs). 
• Housing First 2019 Fact Sheet by Pathways Vermont