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Navigating Complex Implementation Contexts: Overcoming Barriers and Achieving Outcomes in a National Initiative to Scale Out Housing First in Canada
Author(s) -
Macnaughton Eric,
Nelson Geoffrey,
Worton S. Kathleen,
Tsemberis Sam,
Stergiopoulos Vicky,
Aubry Tim,
Hasford Julian,
Distasio Jino,
Goering Paula
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
american journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1573-2770
pISSN - 0091-0562
DOI - 10.1002/ajcp.12268
Subject(s) - affordable housing , health psychology , fidelity , subsidy , scale (ratio) , key (lock) , public housing , public relations , supportive housing , business , public health , process management , political science , economic growth , nursing , medicine , computer science , economics , computer security , telecommunications , physics , quantum mechanics , law
Highlights Housing First can be implemented beyond demonstration sites without new resources. Using an intentional implementation strategy communities implemented high‐fidelity programs. One key implementation challenge was accessing affordable housing and housing subsidies. By helping develop housing specialists and reflective practice, the TTA facilitated effective implementation.