Housing First Partners Conference 2026

The Housing First Partners Conference (HFPC) 2026, presented by DESC and Pathways Housing First Institute, is a dynamic three-day conference with pre-conference institutes, bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and people with lived experience. The conference centers on evidence-based responses to homelessness, emphasizing housing paired with voluntary, ongoing support services. In a critical time where Housing First faces political challenges and mischaracterization, HFPC 2026 reaffirms its core principles, highlights innovative approaches, and stresses the life-changing impact of housing as a human right, coupled with essential services like behavioral health care, substance use treatment, primary healthcare, and case management. The event focuses on strengthening and sustaining Housing First as a model of person-centered care for individuals with complex needs, examining how various support services operate alongside housing to ensure long-term stability. Attendees will strategize ways to sustain and expand Housing First programs amidst policy shifts, funding constraints, and changing priorities in homelessness response. It offers actionable insights, opportunities for collaboration and inspiration through keynotes and expert panels, and community connection with peers to build meaningful partnerships. The conference aims to reinforce evidence-based solutions and ensure housing remains the foundation for dignity, safety, and stability for all.