This study, funded as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Systems for Action research program, assesses the effectiveness of Continuum of Care homeless service networks (CoCs) in addressing health and social service needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic for populations  experiencing homelessness. CoCs use cross-sectoral collaborations to integrate delivery of medical care, public health and social services for people experiencing homelessness. Researchers from the University of North Texas and the University of Utah will collaborate to complete the study. Findings will be used to understand the effects of the pandemic on CoC homeless service networks and the effectiveness of the networks in achieving health equity during COVID-19.

This work built on a previous S4A award.

Methodology:
This study uses case studies, national survey data of CoC networks, and secondary data analysis to compare previous performance to new evidence of the successes and challenges CoC homeless service networks experience during the pandemic.

Principal Investigators:
Hee Soun Jang, PhD 
Associate Professor of Public Administration, University of North Texas

Jesús N. Valero, PhD
Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Utah

Project Details

Year: 2020
Funding Amount: $200,000
Status: Inactive