Evaluation of the Homelessness Prevention Trailblazers

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of the Homelessness Prevention Trailblazer Areas program in England, which was launched with a £20 million budget in 2016 to foster innovative homelessness prevention strategies across local authorities. The evaluation, conducted by ICF Consulting Services Limited and Bryson Purdon Social Research, utilized a mixed-method approach, including a Rapid Evidence Assessment, qualitative case studies, and national statistics analysis. Key findings underscore the effectiveness of early intervention, tailored support, and landlord engagement, while also noting challenges such as data collection and balancing preventative work with crisis management. The program demonstrated success in reducing homelessness risks and increasing prevention efforts, though it did not immediately affect statutory homelessness figures. Recommendations include focusing on early prevention, resource allocation, and knowledge sharing. The evaluation also reviewed a variety of interventions targeting different populations, highlighting the need for early intervention, case management, and specialized support for vulnerable groups. The findings suggest that collaborative, flexible, and data-informed strategies are crucial for successful homelessness prevention. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Quasi-experimental method
• Quasi-experimental methods: Difference-in-difference
• Process methods: Case studies
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2018

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes