Housing stability, employment, and survival behaviors among young mothers experiencing homelessness: A randomized controlled trial of a housing intervention.

ABSTRACT: The present study examined the efficacy of a comprehensive housing intervention (Ecologically-Based Treatment - temporary housing and supportive services) on the longitudinal co-occurring patterns of housing stability, employment, and survival behaviors among a sample of young mothers experiencing homelessness. Participants were randomly assigned to: (1) temporary housing + supportive services (n = 80), (2) housing-only (n = 80), or (3) services as usual (n = 80). Follow-up assessments were completed at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-months post-baseline. Findings showed that both Ecologically-Based Treatment and housing-only were superior to services as usual in increasing housing stability, reducing survival behaviors, and maintaining or improving employment. When comparing Ecologically-Based Treatm

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842152 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature