Analysis of the Effectiveness of Rapid Re-Housing Strategies for Achieving Youth Housing Stability

Research has repeatedly shown that increasing housing stability for vulnerable individuals consistently improves other outcomes in their lives. Choices For Youth (CFY) is a leader in the province of NL in providing comprehensive supports to vulnerable youth experiencing homelessness in order to secure better outcomes for housing, employment, and other health factors. This research aims to analyze different housing strategies employed by CFY (emergency/shelter, supportive, and affordable) to identify trends in long-term stability achieved after these interventions. As part of National Housing Strategy, the Government of Canada and the Government of NL are engaged with provincial partners, including CFY, in research on Rapid Housing Initiatives. This research aims to measure the advantages and limitations of diverse housing strategies in order to better inform policy and programming that effectively and efficiently addresses the needs of vulnerable youth experiencing homelessness and lead to better long-term economic and health outcomes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Cooper

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Partner:

Choices for Youth

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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