Homelessness Data in Health and Human Services Mainstream Programs. Final Report to the Office of Human Services Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, and the Health Resources and Services Administration

摘要

In 2006, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) undertook a study to explore the extent to which states collect data on housing status and homelessness from applicants for Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the two largest HHS mainstream programs that may serve individuals or families experiencing homelessness. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) managed the project in partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Abt Associates Inc. was selected as the Contractor to conduct the study. This project is part of a larger Departmental effort to increase access to HHS mainstream resources for persons experiencing homelessness. Specifically, the study begins the exploration of available data that could be used to identify the number of homeless persons currently accessing HHS mainstream programs.