Research Catalogue

The HPRI Research Catalogue includes current research conducted by HPRI as well as HPRI members from partner institutions. Search by topic, research type, author, or title to review specific works.

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Child Care Needs of Families Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

The Child Care Resource Center

Year: 2019

In April 2019, the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) hired HMA Community Strategies (HMACS) to lead a research project to better understand the role of child care in supporting and lifting families out of homelessness, and the ways in which … Continue reading



Homeless Outreach: the Los Angeles County Context

Homelessness Policy Research Institute

Year: 2019

This literature review examines research on the effectiveness and impact of outreach programs, different strategies for successful outreach, and Los Angeles County’s specific approach to coordinated homeless outreach efforts.




Health Conditions Among Unsheltered Adults in the U.S.

California Policy Lab

Year: 2019

Little is known about the vulnerabilities and past experiences of unsheltered individuals or how they differ from individuals in shelters. This study adds to our understanding by analyzing new data from a survey (VI-SPDAT) given to homeless individuals across the … Continue reading


Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles

Homelessness Policy Research Institute

Year: 2019

Permanent supportive housing (PSH) has emerged as a cost effective and impactful housing intervention for people experiencing chronic homelessness, which the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines as an individual with a substance use disorder and/or … Continue reading



Mental Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Homelessness Policy Research Institute

Year: 2019

Data from the homeless count shows that approximately one in five youth experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles reported having a serious mental illness, and evidence from a range of studies suggests even higher prevalence of mental health challenges among youth … Continue reading


LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Homelessness Policy Research Institute

Year: 2019

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth are overrepresented in the population experiencing homelessness in the United States.  This literature review documents current research about the scope, underlying causes, and unique characteristics of LGBTQ youth homelessness in Los Angeles.


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