Fidelity assessment of Housing First programs includes determining the extent that program structures, values, and services meet a set of defined standards.
Fidelity to standards set by the Pathways Housing First program has been shown to improve housing stability, community functioning, and quality of life (Goering et al., 2016).
The following are some tools to help with Housing First fidelity assessment (click on the links below to download the files):
- Housing First Self-Assessment Survey
- Housing First Self-Assessment Survey Scoring Tool
- Steps for Reaching Program Consensus on Fidelity Rating