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What’s Next? A Grounded Theory of the Relationship Between Ontological Security, Mental Health, Social Relationships, and Identity Formation for Young Adults in Supportive Housing
Cityscape
Year: 2018
This qualitative study of 29 young adults (aged 18–25) living in permanent supportive housing (PSH) resulted in a grounded theory that shows how PSH generally provides a sense of ontological security for young adults—much like for older adults—who are also … Continue reading
Does emergency financial assistance reduce crime?
Journal of Public Economics
Year: 2018
Does emergency financial assistance reduce criminal behavior among those experiencing negative shocks? To address this question, we exploit quasi-random variation in the allocation of temporary financial assistance to eligible individuals and families that have experienced an economic shock. Chicago’s Homelessness … Continue reading
A systematic review of food insecurity among US students in higher education
Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
Year: 2018
Accumulating evidence suggests that food insecurity in US colleges and universities is higher than in US households, making this a new public health priority. We conducted a systematic review of food insecurity among US students attending higher education institutions. A … Continue reading
Study of student basic needs
California State University
Year: 2018
A higher education degree is viewed by many as the greatest opportunity for long-term economic stability, a pathway toward asset growth, and debt management (Ma, Pender, & Welch, 2016). However, many students experience barriers to meeting their basic needs as … Continue reading
Under a temporary roof and in the classroom: Service agencies for youth who are homeless while enrolled in community college
Child & Youth Services
Year: 2018
Youth experiencing homelessness are part of the large, diverse student population served by community colleges in the United States. These students, who are often unsupported in college environments, turn to housing agencies to provide critical resources. This qualitative study included … Continue reading
Employment and Earnings Trajectories During Two Decades Among Adults in New York City Homeless Shelters
Cityscape
Year: 2018
Few portrayals exist of homeless persons as wage earners. Instead, common images of this population manifest stereotypes of “drunk, stoned, crazy and sick” single adults (Snow, Anderson, and Koegel, 1994: 461; Wright, 1989) and of families headed by single parents … Continue reading
Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Black People Experiencing Homelessness
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Year: 2018
In 2017, Black people accounted for 40% of the population experiencing homelessness in LA County, despite representing only 9% of the general population. In response to rising concerns about this ongoing and troubling trend, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority … Continue reading
Best Practices for Working with Transition Age Youth
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2018
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), transition-age youth (TAY) account for 72% of the overall youth homeless population in Los Angeles County. Often defined as homeless individuals between the ages of 18-24, homeless TAY present unique service … Continue reading
Safe Parking Programs
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2018
Approximately 35% of individuals experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles region utilize their vehicle – which can include a car, van or RV camper – as their primary mode of shelter. “Safe parking” programs provide vehicle dwellers a safe and … Continue reading
Homelessness Service Outcomes and Reasons for Re-Entry
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2018
In addressing the issue of homelessness, much attention is given to the rate at which individuals are placed into housing. Less consideration has been given to tracking the long-term outcomes of those who exit homelessness and the rates of re-entry … Continue reading