Pathway to Functional Zero
January 2025 - Addendum

Please be advised this is an Addendum to the Newsletter that was issued on Friday, January 24, 2025.   New Data points were available and we wanted to share them.

In this addendum issue

We're housing people

• Updated Assertive Encampment Intervention (AEI) Pilot

We're Housing People

Assertive Encampment Intervention (AEI) Pilot

The AEI Pilot, launched on June 24, 2024, introduced two Full-Time Employees (FTEs) to the Niagara Assertive Street Outreach (NASO) team dedicated to responding to encampments identified by Local Area Municipalities. This initiative focuses on intensive case management, addressing barriers to housing, and supporting individuals in transitioning to shelter or permanent housing where possible. 

Preliminary Evaluation Highlights: 

• Individuals with positive housing outcomes engaged in an average of 8 interactions with the team. 

• A focused approach, including temporarily pausing additional calls from the referral line, has significantly contributed to the program’s success. 

• 13 individuals have moved into permanent housing. 

• 19 individuals have been successfully placed in shelters. 

This pilot demonstrates the impact of targeted, person-centered engagement in achieving meaningful housing outcomes.