Rapid Re-housing Handbook
A resource guidebook for rapid re-housing programs for young people experiencing housing instability and homelessness.
ABOUT THIS TOOL
Rapid Re-housing (RRH) is one of our favorite interventions for youth homelessness. Why? Because it helps end youth homelessness quickly and it’s cost-effective, youth-centered, and accessible.
RRH approaches youth from a strength-based model. As service providers, it isn’t our job to parent youth, teach them lessons, or protect them from making their own decisions. Rather, it is our job to partner with youth, recognize their inherent strengths, and help them to build on these strengths to achieve independence.
We developed this handbook to serve as a a through implementation guidebook for communities, large and small, to implement youth-centered, sustainable and successful RRH programs for youth experiencing homelessness.
This handbook provides:
An Understanding of the Core Components of sustainable Rapid Re-housing (RRH)
Learn about the three key service areas of RRH: housing identification, rapid re-housing case management and services, and rent and move-in assistance.
Youth-Centered Program Components
Learn about the role of Positive Youth Development (PYD), youth-centered services, youth advisory councils and more in ensuring that your RRH program is youth-centered and youth-driven.
An overview of Housing First
Learn about Housing First, an evidence-based approach mandated by HUD and The VA, and it’s integral role in a successful RRH program for youth.
Landlord Engagement and Housing Identification
Learn how to find landlords that are willing to work with your program, gain a blueprint to hire your own housing specialist, and learn what needs to go into a lease to make sure your RRH program is in compliance and your participants are protected
Benchmarks of Success
An important component of your rapid re-housing program is evaluation. Learn more about the three primary goals for RRH, and how performance data should be gathered.
Hiring and Training Staff
Learn how to hire staff with a youth-centered and strength-based approach to service delivery and how to train your RRH team with the right tools like positive youth development, harm reduction, progressive engagement, motivational interviewing, and more.
Let’s Collaborate
By partnering with Point Source Youth, you’re joining a powerful group of change-makers committed to reshaping the landscape of youth homelessness in the U.S. Fill out the info below, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly!
Meet PSY’s Technical Assistance Team
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Slaynne De La Cruz
Director, Technical Assistance
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Jane Moretta-Miller
Associate Director, Technical Assistance
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Julia Terry
Associate Director, Technical Assistance
