Families

Although homeless families far outnumber homeless individuals, studies indicate that the vast majority could permanently escape homelessness if they had affordable (usually subsidized) housing. The following are studies on the need for and effects of supportive housing for families.

• Keeping Families Together
  

  Metis Associates, 2010

• Understanding Family Homelessness in New York City
  

  Vera Institute of Justice, 2005

• Supporting Vulnerable Families in Permanent Housing
  

  Child Welfare Journal, 2004, Carol S. Cohen et al.

• Financial Implications of a Chronically Homeless Family
  

  Family Housing Fund, 2000

• A Model for Housing Homeless Families
  

  Family Housing Fund, 1999

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