“LIFE AFTER...: LONGITUDINAL OUTCOMES OF YOUTH EXITING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Youth Health

Mental Health Research

Youth Homelessness and Housing

Intervention Research and Prevention Science

Contributors

Stephanie Begun

Bryn King

Barbara Fallon

About

In partnership with Covenant House Toronto, this SSRHC-funded project longitudinally explores youths’ (ages 18-26) life experiences and outcomes over the course of two years after moving out of care provided through transitional housing programs. Through these efforts, we are hoping to identify supports and strategies for ensuring that youths’ exits from homelessness are sustainable, healthy, and positive. Please note that recruitment for this project is closed, and we are in the process of analyzing and sharing our findings.

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