Presented by The Lancet, authors: Hwang SW, Burns T. This article provides an overview of various health interventions and care models that have proven to be effective in providing care to people experiencing homelessness, including primary care approaches, mental health care, permanent supportive housing, and medical respite care. Download Research (PDF)
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The latest issue of Healing Hands(Fall 2014) addresses specific health concerns and health care access challenges for veterans experiencing homelessness. Download Research (PDF)
Connecting Veterans with Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits is a critical step to increasing income stability for Veterans and their families, as well as providing health insurance for those who do not qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care. Veterans may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability
This issue brief outlines strategies in place in two Florida counties to meet the disaster needs of people experiencing homelessness. Findings from focus groups were used to assess homeless individual and service provider knowledge base and perception of these strategies. Recommendations are offered for other communities working towards more inclusive planning. Download Research (PDF)
Presented by National Center on Family Homelessness This report presents the clearest snapshot yet of the 2.5 million children who are homeless each year—where they live and the consequences of their precarious situations. The report documents the extent of child homelessness, child well-being, risk for child homelessness, and policy and planning efforts for each state.
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The September issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on transgender individuals and experiences of homelessness in the United States. Download Research (PDF)
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Prepared for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is one of two reports examining the use of Medicaid to cover services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, particularly in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). It provides a “how-to” guide on the various ways that Medicaid can cover such
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