2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness

1.01 Housing First: From Philosophy to Practice

Housing First is a proven strategy for ending people’s homelessness. Learn how this evidence-based practice is being operationalized to address homelessness in communities. The session will cover the core principles of Housing First and how to implement key practices that ensure the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness are met.

Presenter:

Andrew Spiers, LSW is the Director of Training and Technical Assistance for Pathways to Housing PA’s Housing First University. Andrew joined Pathways in early 2018 and served as an Assistant Team Leader and Team Leader before launching Housing First University in October 2019. Andrew holds a Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, where he concentrated in Community Practice, Policy, & Advocacy. He has taught Human Services and Sociology courses as an adjunct professor at Harcum College and conducted trainings and workshops all over the country on Housing First, harm reduction, and affirming care for LGBTQ+ communities.

Conference registration page: https://endhomelessness.org/events/conferences/2022-national-conference…