Identifying Strategic Entry Points for Services among Transition-Aged Mothers Who Are Homeless.

Authors

Cazares, M. K., & Hernández, J

Type
Journal Article
Year published
2020
Journal
Child Welfare
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Document
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Title

Identifying Strategic Entry Points for Services among Transition-Aged Mothers Who Are Homeless.

Volume and issue

97, 6

Source

Cazares_2020.pdf

Abstract

Extensive research suggests that transition-age youth (TAY) disproportionately experience periods in which they are either homeless or precariously housed. However, less is understood on the experiences of homelessness among female TAY who are parenting (TAY-M), a particularly vulnerable subgroup of TAY. In an effort to understand the characteristics and needs of TAY-M, this study conducted chi-squared tests to evaluate the differences between homeless and housed TAY-M on demographics, general functioning, and service use at age 21. Findings of this study emphasize the need for targeted interventions for TAY-M who experience homelessness.