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Heidi Walter

@HeidiHkwalter

A Way Home Canada - Manager Supporting communities with system development, program implementation,training & technical support #HF4Y #MtS She/Her/Hers

 Calgary
awayhome.ca/
Joined January 2015
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BIG NEWS: The Training & Program Implementation Manager at @AWayHomeCa, @HeidiHkwalter, is with @FEANTSA this week offering the 1st Train the Trainer program on Housing First for Youth (#HF4Y)! The goal of this program is to establish a pool of trainers with knowledge on HF4Y.
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A morning spent working on sharing experiences of applying the HF4Y principles in services across Europe following learning about the Canadian experiences … thanks @HeidiHkwalter !!!!!#endyouthhomelessness
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As this year's winner, Melanie will direct $50,000 to @evasinitiatives, where @AWayHomeCa was incubated. Learn more about Melanie and the five finalists: bit.ly/3RPZ1kd Congratulations to all! #StandUpForKids
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Congratulations to @melanieredman from @AWayHomeCa, who has received the 2022 Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award! This award recognizes extraordinary Canadians who are working to improve the lives of young people involved in child welfare.
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Stephen Gaetz@SteveGaetz3 Aug 2022
Self-care is so important when you work in the social services sector. Visit the link to check this collection of resources on self-care: bit.ly/3S9qle9
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Our president & CEO, @melanieredman, was nominated for @CAFDN’s 2022 The Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award and we are excited to share that she has made the short-list! To learn more and check out the five other incredible finalists visit: cafdn.org/award
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8 Years ago, we were invited to share #HF4Y model for the first @FEANTSA youth study session. It's an honor to now be back that very same room planning “youth work to make housing first for youth work” study session. Thank you @YouthCOE for your ongoing support! @robbie_bxl
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Last week, 41 states and 9 countries came together in Seattle for @hfpartnersconf. @SteveGaetz & @MelanieRedman shared #MakingTheShift's research outcomes from the #HousingFirst for Youth (#HF4Y) demonstration sites which have shown to increase positive outcomes for young people.
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A key element of the Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) program model is the need to shift away from the current emphasis on emergency responses to #homelessness and place a greater emphasis on #prevention! Learn more about this preventative strategy: bit.ly/3jvzJda
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Join #YouthHomelessness experts @KimKakakaway, @cdgrant08 and @IAlexAbramovich in a rich discussion on how to produce positive, inclusionary outcomes for youth at risk of or who experience #homelessness. REGISTER: bit.ly/3CJZcGM #MtSinConvo
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The largest pan-Canadian study on #youthhomelessness to date outlines 7 ways that #youth are suffering ➡️ bit.ly/3mNKTKp
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Replying to @DaveSmithPtbo @ONTrillium
Thank you @DaveSmithPtbo - we are so pleased to receive this help🌈
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Staff at @YESShelterPtbo exemplify the virtues of compassion, thoughtfulness and devotion in their service to our most vulnerable. Today, I was pleased to announce $52,900 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to offer enhanced mental health training for their team! 😃
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Why is #womenshomelessness a human rights issue? Join @KaitlinJSchwan + @WNHHNetwork members as they discuss NEW data on #womenshomelessness in Canada + how we can use it to transform our approach. LISTEN: bit.ly/3mD7UzA
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With @JulieRohrYEG's blessing, it's an honour to announce the #RealTalkRJ Julie Rohr Scholarship. Save the date - Thurs, June 23, 2022 - for the inaugural @RealTalkRJ Golf Tournament @ranchgolfcourse in support of our new scholarship fund! Details to come. #yeg #welovejulierohr
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Another stellar dose of love for a stellar woman. #yeg #welovejulierohr #yyc
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JULIE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!! @JulieRohrYEG
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Edmonton has dealt with some simmering tensions of late. Sometimes, it may even feel like it's too much to bear. But today, this city put its entire heart out on the table for one amazing woman, and the country took notice. Edmonton, you're a gem. #yeg #welovejulierohr
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Why yes, Julie Rohr is trending above the Met Gala. #welovejulierohr #yeg #yyc
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Have you heard about the Youth Diversion Program (@YouthDiversion)? It's a partnership w/ @YMCAEdm + @edmontonpolice supported by @HomewardTrust and federal funding through Making the Shift (#MtS). LEARN MORE: bit.ly/3jdKKPM
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In the 5 years since we started as an organization, our work w/ youth has focused on 4 crucial areas: 1. youth voice & equity 2. trust & relationships 3. research to practice 4. engaging policy & systems prevention learn more at: bit.ly/3vBV8nL
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