4248.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - 4:45 PM

Abstract #11903

Homelessness: A condition or a population?

Dennis Culhane, PhD, Dept. of Psychiatry/Center for MH Policy & Services Research, Univ. of PA, 3600 Market St., Suite 716, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 2153498705, dennis@cmhpsr.upenn.edu

Analyzing longitudinal data on persons who use shelters and transitional housing services in a variety of geographic locations yields surprisingly similar patterns of user subgroups. A number of cities with such longitudinal data bases have worked together to develop comparable analytic capacities. Dr. Culhane will present findings from this work that suggest unique user cohorts, each with different patterns of entry into the system, differential lengths of stay, and different needs for assistance.

Learning Objectives: Learning objectives: To recognize and evaluate current policies for serving homeless persons and to identify and describe areas in which new policies and service practices may be appropriate

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA