Outreach & Early Intervention is identified by the Homeless Hub as a critical preventive activity. Early intervention is
defined as “providing crisis intervention to those who have recently experienced homelessness. Examples include: effective
outreach, coordinated intake and assessment, case management, and shelter diversion” (14). The aim of this intervention
is to help youth obtain the support needed to rapidly access appropriate housing. It also focuses on meeting the specific
health-related needs of youth, as well as material, interpersonal, social, and educational resources (14). For more
information on each of the strategies, best practices, examples, evidence, and more, see Summarizing Table: Outreach
& Early Intervention within the YAAH Guidelines.
