ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Housing First

Housing First is when people who don't have a place to live are given a home to live in before they do anything else to fix their other problems. This is different from how people usually get help because usually people have to fix all their other problems before they're given a home.

When Housing First people get their own place to live, they have a lot more stability in their lives. This allows them to focus on other areas of their lives, like getting a job or going to school if they want to. It also helps them take care of their health and well-being.

Housing First means giving people a chance to get back on their feet, even if they have problems with drugs, alcohol, or other things. When people have a stable place to live, it's easier for them to work on these problems, get healthy, and stay out of trouble.

Overall, Housing First is a way to help people who need it and give them a chance to get back on their feet by starting with a stable home.