Person-centered
The person seeking support should help determine the direction of their own plan.
Our Approach
Practical help. Human dignity. Forward movement.
These principles guide the model No Lost Futures is developing.
The standards behind the planned support.
Navigation-first
The planned model begins by helping people move through existing systems.
Warm connections
Where possible, a referral should become an actual connection.
Dignity and respect
Housing instability does not diminish anyone’s right to autonomy, privacy, respect, or clear information.
Practical support
Progress often depends on ordinary barriers: documents, transportation, forms, phones, deadlines, and follow-up.
Sustained connection
The aim is durable forward movement, beyond a single handoff.
Verified resources
Resource information should be current, with uncertainty and changes made clear.
Choice belongs to the participant.
NLF is being built around dignity, consent, clear professional boundaries, and minimum-necessary information. People should be able to understand their options and make decisions about their own future.