Factors associated with drop-in center utilization among unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness

Joan S. Tucker, Eric R. Pedersen, Layla Parast and David J. Klein

Children and Youth Services Review, 2018, vol. 91, issue C, 347-354

Abstract: Drop-in centers for homeless youth take a low barrier approach to addressing both their basic needs (e.g., food, hygiene, clothing) and higher level needs (e.g., substance use treatment, mental health care, HIV/STD-related programs). Prior studies indicate that youth who use drop-in centers show improvements in health-related behaviors over time. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with drop-in center attendance in this population.

Keywords: Homeless youth; Drop-in centers; Service utilization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.06.027

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