Abstract
Coordinated intervention from multiple service agencies is a necessity because of the complex set of issues facing families without homes. Barriers to interagency collaboration exist, but are not insurmountable. This chapter presents ten evidence-based principles that can guide successful collaborations that are based on the Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness. These principles are illustrated using real-life examples taken from several programs that help people without homes.
Project Total Recovery was supported by grant H79 TI13909 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Warren Holleman, project director.
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Bray, J.H., Link, A. (2014). Collaborations Across and Within Systems That Provide Services to Families without Homes. In: Haskett, M., Perlman, S., Cowan, B. (eds) Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8718-0_6
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