Chronic homelessness is a highly complex social problem of national importance. The
problem has elicited a variety of societal and public policy responses over the years …

Low-income mothers face disproportionately high risks of engaging with statutory child
protection systems. Whilst this is often perceived as a result of poor or irresponsible …

The association between poverty and maltreatment is well established, and numerous
studies show the detrimental effects of economic and material hardship on maltreatment …

Greater understanding of how residential stability affects child separation and reunification
among homeless families can guide both child welfare and homeless policy and practice …

Residential mobility and caregiver social support are two key factors influencing
adolescents' and their caregivers' health status. However, few studies have examined …

Housing provides families with a foundation of stability critical for children's healthy growth,
development, and well-being. Alternatively, housing instability has enormous consequences …

Housing instability is a risk factor for child abuse and neglect (CAN). Thus, policies that
increase availability of affordable housing may reduce CAN rates. The Low Income Housing …

There is increased recognition for solutions that address the social determinants of health
(SDOHs)—the context in which families are raising children. Unfortunately, implementing …

Objective To test the impact of placing a wellness team (nurse and social worker) in senior
housing on ambulance transfers and visits to emergency departments over 18 months. Data …

Background Homelessness during pregnancy and early childhood is associated with poorer
social welfare outcomes for birth parents and their children. For these clients, contact with …