Upstream Canada - Homelessness Learning Hub
The training provides an introduction to the Upstream Canada model, a prevention-focused initiative aimed at preventing youth homelessness and school disengagement through early identification.
Participants will learn how community-based organizations and schools can provide young people and their families and natural supports with individualized, culturally appropriate wraparound support.
The Upstream Canada model is built on the principles of strengthening community partnerships and fostering collaboration to address the risks associated with youth homelessness and school disengagement. As an early intervention, the Upstream Canada model also supports the broader goal of building capacity to prevent and end youth homelessness.
What You Can Expect:
Learn about early intervention using an evidence-informed assessment tool.
Explore methods for fostering collaborative partnerships within the community.
Discover the guiding principles and practices behind successful early intervention initiatives.
Who is this course for?
Community providers and educators – you want to enhance your understanding of interventions focused on preventing youth homelessness and school disengagement.
Funders and policymakers – you want to know how community partners, the education sector and governments can work together to address youth homelessness in schools.
This training includes:
6 Interactive lessons
1 Case study to illustrate practices
Self-assessment, feedback and reflection activities
Course certificate upon completion
Participants typically complete this self-paced course in about 2 to 3 hours.
To register: Homelessness Learning Hub - UC
