Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research A Housing & Homelessness Research Strategy for Alberta

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Our Vision: Alberta is a leader in creating and mobilizing evidence to ensure the well-being of children. Our Mission: To develop and integrate evidence to inform, identify and promote effective public policy and service delivery to improve the well-being of children, families and communities in Alberta, Canada and internationally. The Alberta Centre for Child Family and Community Research

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Alberta’s Response to Homelessness Issue A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years ( ) Alberta Interagency Council on Homelessness

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Housing & Homelessness Research Strategy How was it developed Previous and regional research strategies, literature review, interviews & consultations Who is it for? Researchers, practitioners, policymakers What is it for? To identify how research and evaluation can be used in the service of policy and practice to prevent and end homelessness in Alberta

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Housing & Homelessness Research Strategy What does it provide? – Priority topics for research investments – Principles for a collective and collaborative approach – Key activities to support and build capacity to address these priority topics Four pillars of activity: – Knowledge Mobilization – Data Development, Linkage and Use – Primary Research – Evaluation and Monitoring

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Priority Topics 1. Homelessness Prevention & Early Intervention -Structural Factors -Gaps in Systems of Care & Support -Migration & Employment -Identification of Those At Risk 2. Effectiveness of Interventions 3. Continuum of Housing & Homelessness Supports & Services -Rural Homelessness -Coordinated Planning for Long Term Housing & Supports -Community Support, Engagement and Mobilization Vulnerable Peoples Aboriginal Peoples Cross Cutting Themes

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Thank you We look forward to supporting your work!