Communities across the country are recognizing that homelessness cannot be solved through emergency response alone. This session will explore how policymakers, housing leaders, healthcare systems, and community organizations are shifting toward prevention-focused strategies that address the root causes of housing instability before individuals and families enter crisis. Panelists will examine cross-sector partnerships, data-informed interventions, upstream investments, and policy innovations designed to reduce inflow into homelessness while improving long-term housing stability. Attendees will gain insight into scalable systems approaches that move communities from reactive models to sustainable prevention frameworks.