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Initiatives designed to help tenants at risk of eviction to maintain their housing. These programs may offer legal representation, mediation services between tenants and landlords, financial assistance, and education on tenants" rights.

Initiatives driven by the affected community members themselves to address homelessness, leveraging local knowledge, resources, and networks for sustainable impact.

Temporary policy or legal order that prevents landlords from evicting tenants under certain conditions, often implemented during crises such as natural disasters or economic downturns to prevent increases in homelessness.

Nonprofit, community-based service organizations that develop affordable housing for low-income individuals and families, playing a critical role in addressing the shortage of affordable housing and combating homelessness.

Temporary accommodations provided in response to immediate needs of those without homes. These shelters offer a safe space to sleep and may provide additional services, such as meals, laundry, and counseling, aiming to address the short-term needs of homeless individuals and families.

A Medicaid option that provides states with the opportunity to offer home and community-based attendant services and supports to individuals with disabilities, including those at risk of homelessness.

Special vouchers provided by housing authorities to assist individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. EHVs are designed to offer immediate access to housing.

Describes individuals who have been homeless for at least a year—or repeatedly—while struggling with a disabling condition such as a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or physical disability. This term captures both the duration and complexity of their homelessness.

Occurs when individuals or families are unable to afford housing due to economic factors, such as unemployment, high housing costs, or low wages. This term underscores the relationship between economic instability and the risk of losing one"s home.

Support services provided to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy to meet an individual"s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources.

Refers to individuals or families who live with relatives, friends, or others due to economic hardship or lack of housing options, without the security of tenure. This form of hidden homelessness often goes uncounted in official statistics.

Temporary housing that serves as a transition from homelessness to permanent housing, offering residents more stability and support than emergency shelters but without the long-term commitment of traditional housing.

Initiatives designed to prevent homelessness by helping individuals or families seeking shelter to identify immediate alternate housing arrangements. These programs may provide mediation, financial assistance, or connections to support networks to avoid entry into the homelessness system.

A holistic approach to understanding homelessness that considers the biological, psychological, and social factors affecting an individual. It recognizes that homelessness can result from a complex interplay of health issues, personal circumstances, and societal conditions.

The process used by institutions (like hospitals, jails, and child welfare systems) to create a plan for individuals at risk of homelessness upon discharge, aiming to ensure a smooth transition to stable housing.

A method used by communities to identify resources, strengths, and capacities available to address homelessness and support those affected. It involves cataloging tangible and intangible assets, such as community centers, healthcare facilities, and local expertise.

Efforts to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness have access to digital resources, including the internet, digital literacy training, and computers or mobile devices, recognizing that such access is crucial for finding housing, employment, and support services.

Strategies and programs designed to increase the financial stability of low-income or vulnerable populations by helping them acquire and build assets (e.g., savings, home equity, education). Asset building is seen as a key component in preventing homelessness by enhancing economic resilience.

Environmentally sustainable housing that incorporates energy-efficient design, materials, and appliances to reduce the ecological footprint and lower utility costs, contributing to the affordability and sustainability of housing solutions for homeless populations.

Facilities that provide homeless individuals with a safe place to stay during the day, offering access to bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and sometimes counseling or job search assistance, but do not provide overnight accommodation.

The gap between the demand for affordable housing and the available supply. This shortfall contributes significantly to housing insecurity and homelessness.

A benchmark indicating that a community has fewer homeless individuals than the number of people it can house in a timely manner, meaning homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Achieving functional zero is a key goal in efforts to end homelessness.

The ability of service providers to understand and appropriately respond to the cultural needs of diverse populations experiencing homelessness, ensuring that services are effective and respectful.

Refers to the widespread and growing gap between the cost of housing and what individuals and families can afford, often cited as a primary driver of homelessness. This crisis is marked by rising rents, a scarcity of affordable units, and stagnating wages.

The state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, a common challenge for homeless individuals and families that exacerbates health problems and complicates efforts to secure stable housing.