224 | An Innovative Partnership in Seattle, WA Houses 100+ At-risk Homeless Adults
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Workshop
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Room 203 |
Session Overview
This presentation focuses on real-life strategies that staff with Harborview Housing First (HHF) used to help stably house over 100 formerly homeless individuals. HHF is a scattered-sites model that leverage significant federal funds through the Shelter Plus Care program. The presenter will highlight participants' strong housing retention rates describe a number of engagement methods guiding HHF's approach, and review several case studies.
Description
This presentation focuses on real-life strategies that staff with Harborview Housing First (HHF) used to help stably house over 100 formerly homeless individuals. HHF is a scattered-sites model that leverage significant federal funds through the Shelter Plus Care program. The presenter will highlight participants' strong housing retention rates describe a number of engagement methods guiding HHF's approach, and review several case studies.
Anna Whitney
Mental Health Practitioner
Harborview Medical Center
Presenter
Anna is an LICSW working with homeless adults and families since 1996. In Seattle she has coordinated the Harborview Housing First program for 12 years. Prior to this, Anna worked at DESC for four years. She has degrees from UT-Austin and Georgia State University in Atlanta.
