Presented by National Health Care for the Homeless Council This case report explores the issues of obesity and food insecurity experienced by families living in shelters, as well as demonstrating the impact of a shelter-based obesity prevention program. Download Research (PDF)
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)Serving Our Youth 2015: The Needs and Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth Experiencing Homelessness (2015) | New study by the True Colors Fund sheds light on problems facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender homeless youth as reported by providers. Download Research (PDF)
Presented by the American Journal of Public Health Download Research (Link)
Presented by Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. (Baltimore, MD), Children & Families Work Group, HCH Clinicians’ Network This case report explores the impact of homelessness on child development, from communication skills to mental health. Download Research (PDF)
Emotional and Cognitive Impact of Chronic Homelessness on a Child Read More >>
Presented by National Center for Transgender Equality and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Download Research (PDF)
Injustice at every turn: A report of the National Transgender Discrimination survey Read More >>
Presented by the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health Download Research (Link)
Healthcare needs of the transgender homeless population Read More >>
This issue of Healing Hands explores the impact of homelessness and mental illness on parenting, and presents practice recommendations to support these families. Download Research (PDF)
Healing Hands: When the Bough Breaks. Families Experiencing Homelessness Read More >>
Across America, the number of older adults seen in clinics and shelters is increasing. In 2006, 184 HCH grantees reported over 155,000 men and women aged 50 and older (22% of all clients), up from 98,000 in 2002 (18% of all clients served by 152 grantees).1,2 While some of these individuals have long histories of
Healing Hands: Aging on the Streets Read More >>
