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Overarching Principles: These are evidence-based approaches that should guide all programs and strategies to effectively prevent and address youth homelessness.
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Prevention: This section includes policies and interventions that reduce the risk of youth homelessness or help stabilize and support youth to avoid re-entry.
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Outreach and Early Intervention: This section involves rapid support for youth newly experiencing homelessness to meet urgent needs and access stable housing and resources.
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Beginning Stabilization: This section focuses on helping youth exit homelessness with supports for housing, wellbeing, education, and social inclusion to prevent recurrence.
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Housing Models for Youth and Housing Stabilization: This section focuses on Youth-centered housing models combining flexible supports with housing choice to ensure stability and promote independence.
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Cross-Systems Collaboration and System-Level Strategies: The strategies in this section emphasize shared responsibility across systems to prevent youth from falling through service gaps.
