The purpose of this study is to test experimentally the effects of various housing and service interventions on homeless families, including subsequent housing stability and adult and child well-being.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is undertaking an evaluation of the Impacts of Housing and Services Interventions for Homeless Families to provide research evidence to help federal policymakers, community planners, and local practitioners make sound decisions about the best ways to address homelessness among families.
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