Community Response to Homelessness: Evaluation of the HACAP Transitional Housing Program. Final Report

Brad B Richardson; Miriam J Landsman; National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice, Iowa City, IA

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Community Response to Homelessness: Evaluation of the HACAP Transitional Housing Program. Final Report

Brad B Richardson, Miriam J Landsman and National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice, Iowa City, IA

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03/1996

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Abstract

The causes and consequences of homelessness have been the subject of considerable social science research. This report details recovery from homelessness, or "exits from homelessness," through analysis of descriptive demographic data and correlation of success rates with participant behavior and intervention context. The 2-year evaluation examined the results of a transitional housing program designed to promote self-sufficiency through a family-centered approach. Data were provided by 217 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) families. A parallel evaluation of the Homeless Head Start Project (HHSP) was also conducted. The evaluation found that clients who completed the program realized greater gains in income and were more likely to maintain stable housing than those who did not. Successful intervention strategies included a strong relationship between case manager and client, and intervention of a sustained nature. Critical to a sustained exit from homelessness was the resolution of causal issues of homelessness, such as lack of income, lack of affordable housing, and domestic violence. The study concluded that improvements in intervention strategies are important to ensure program success. (Appendices provide verbatim comments from the program termination and follow-up surveys. Contains 28 references.) (SD)

Homeless People

Children

Community Programs

Crisis Intervention

Economically Disadvantaged

Family Environment

Family Programs

Housing Deficiencies

Housing Needs

Housing Opportunities

Iowa (Cedar Rapids)

Outreach Programs

Poverty

Poverty Programs

Program Effectiveness

Program Evaluation

Program Improvement

Project Head Start

Special Needs Children

Special Needs Groups

University of Iowa

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Title: Subtitle: Community Response to Homelessness: Evaluation of the HACAP Transitional Housing Program. Final Report
Creators: Brad B Richardson
Miriam J Landsman
National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice, Iowa City, IA
Resource Type: Report
Publisher: Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse
Number of pages: 113 pages
Comment: ERIC Number: ED400033
Language: English
Date published: 03/1996
Academic Unit: Social Work
Record Identifier: 9984307241502771

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