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