A7 – Supporting Families Across the Prevention Continuum: Leveraging Housing as a Platform

Housing stability is foundational to the well-being, health and long-term prosperity of children, youth, families and communities at large. We also know housing systems often present as a complex labyrinth of intertwined factors. This presentation will discuss how systemic partnerships between housing and child and family serving systems can effectively improve outcomes for children and families across the prevention continuum. In addition to an overview of strategies, key partnerships and successful models, presenters will explore how stakeholders in New Jersey are tackling this critical issue to ensure children, youth and families are safe, healthy and connected.

Presenters: Katherine L. Stoehr & KerryAnne Henry, New Jersey Department of Children and Families