Project Summary

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. 

Principal Investigators

• Hee Soun Jang, PhD 
  Associate Professor
  Public Administration
  University of North Texas
• ​Jesús N. Valero, PhD
  Assistant Professor
  Political Science
  University of Utah

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.