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Expert Insights

Sep 29, 2021

Transforming the Housing Choice Voucher System in California: A Path to Universal Housing?

In this Perspective, the authors review the impact and shortcomings of the housing choice voucher (HCV) program and outline three pathways to transform the HCV system in California that could significantly reduce homelessness across the state.
Research

Sep 23, 2021

Examining Implementation of the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry Supportive Housing Program

The authors describe the implementation of the Office of Diversion and Reentry's Housing Program in Los Angeles County, a jail-based diversion program for those with mental health diagnoses.
Research

Sep 14, 2021

Homeless Children and Young People: A Review of Interventions Supporting Access to Healthcare Services

One of the many risks associated with a lack of secure housing is difficulty in accessing healthcare. This research note looks at the healthcare needs of homeless children and young people and identifies interventions that support them.
Research

Aug 26, 2021

Assessing Health and Human Services Needs to Support an Integrated Health in All Policies Plan for Prince George's County, Maryland

This report describes a health and human services needs assessment of Prince George's County, Maryland. Findings from this report can inform Prince George's County's pursuit of a Health in All Policies approach to policymaking.
Press

Aug 2, 2021

Labor Regulations Attached to Proposition HHH Lowered Los Angeles Housing Production Through Increased Costs, Developer Avoidance

A project labor agreement requiring that a primarily union workforce be used for housing projects for the homeless in Los Angeles appears to be one reason that the city's $1.2 billion Proposition HHH ballot initiative is falling short of its goal.
Research

Aug 2, 2021

The Effects of Project Labor Agreements on the Production of Affordable Housing: Evidence from Proposition HHH

Proposition HHH is a $1.2 billion bond fund for permanent supportive housing in Los Angeles. Evidence indicates that the inclusion of a project labor agreement affected both project size and construction costs of HHH-funded developments.
Expert Insights

Jul 21, 2021

Food Insecurity Among Veterans: Veterans' Issues in Focus

Food insecurity is associated with poorer mental and physical health, as well as homelessness. Certain groups of veterans are at higher risk, and few veterans overall receive support from federal programs designed to prevent food insecurity.
Research

Jun 9, 2021

The Relationship Between Quality of Housing and Quality of Life: Evidence from Permanent Supportive Housing

This study describes a PSH program administered by a Medicaid managed care plan, serving individuals experiencing homelessness with complex medical histories, and outlines participants' perceptions on the relationship between quality of housing and QOL.
Research Summary

May 5, 2021

Use of Tobacco Products Among Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness

To understand patterns of use and interest in quitting different types of tobacco products among youth experiencing homelessness, a RAND team surveyed these youth in Los Angeles County to inform efforts to reduce their use of tobacco products.
Research

Apr 30, 2021

Knowledge of Alternative Tobacco Products in Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

This study examined perceptions of factors that influence use and non-use of Alternative Tobacco Products (ATPs) among unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness.
Research

Apr 13, 2021

A Qualitative Evaluation of Housing for Health in Los Angeles County

This study uses data from 14 qualitative interviews with senior leaders and nine focus groups with tenants and program staff to understand tenant experiences with permanent supportive housing programs, as they relate to care coordination.
Research

Mar 12, 2021

Perceived Care Coordination Among Permanent Supportive Housing Participants: Evidence from a Managed Care Plan in the United States

The study explored patient perceptions of care coordination in a permanent supportive housing program operated by a large health plan in Southern California.

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A Concerning Rise in Rough Sleeping Threatens Recent Progress on Unsheltered Homelessness in Los Angeles

The U.S. Housing Crisis Explained: What Americans Need to Know

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Transforming the Housing Choice Voucher System in California: A Path to Universal Housing?

Examining Implementation of the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry Supportive Housing Program

Homeless Children and Young People: A Review of Interventions Supporting Access to Healthcare Services

Assessing Health and Human Services Needs to Support an Integrated Health in All Policies Plan for Prince George's County, Maryland

Labor Regulations Attached to Proposition HHH Lowered Los Angeles Housing Production Through Increased Costs, Developer Avoidance

The Effects of Project Labor Agreements on the Production of Affordable Housing: Evidence from Proposition HHH

Food Insecurity Among Veterans: Veterans' Issues in Focus

The Relationship Between Quality of Housing and Quality of Life: Evidence from Permanent Supportive Housing

Use of Tobacco Products Among Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Knowledge of Alternative Tobacco Products in Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

A Qualitative Evaluation of Housing for Health in Los Angeles County

Perceived Care Coordination Among Permanent Supportive Housing Participants: Evidence from a Managed Care Plan in the United States

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A Concerning Rise in Rough Sleeping Threatens Recent Progress on Unsheltered Homelessness in Los Angeles

The U.S. Housing Crisis Explained: What Americans Need to Know

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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Transforming the Housing Choice Voucher System in California: A Path to Universal Housing?

Examining Implementation of the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry Supportive Housing Program

Homeless Children and Young People: A Review of Interventions Supporting Access to Healthcare Services

Assessing Health and Human Services Needs to Support an Integrated Health in All Policies Plan for Prince George's County, Maryland

Labor Regulations Attached to Proposition HHH Lowered Los Angeles Housing Production Through Increased Costs, Developer Avoidance

The Effects of Project Labor Agreements on the Production of Affordable Housing: Evidence from Proposition HHH

Food Insecurity Among Veterans: Veterans' Issues in Focus

The Relationship Between Quality of Housing and Quality of Life: Evidence from Permanent Supportive Housing

Use of Tobacco Products Among Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Knowledge of Alternative Tobacco Products in Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

A Qualitative Evaluation of Housing for Health in Los Angeles County

Perceived Care Coordination Among Permanent Supportive Housing Participants: Evidence from a Managed Care Plan in the United States

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