Risk and resilience among young adults experiencing homelessness: A typology for service planning

Sarah Carter Narendorf; Elizabeth Bowen; Diane Santa Maria; Eva Thibaudeau

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.01.034

Risk and resilience among young adults experiencing homelessness: A typology for service planning

Sarah Carter Narendorf
, Elizabeth Bowen
, Diane Santa Maria
, Eva Thibaudeau

SSW Faculty

University of Houston
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY

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Purpose: This study examined risk and resilience indicators in a sample of young adults experiencing homelessness to identify subgroups with different service needs. Methods: Data came from a 2014 survey of homeless young adults (age 18–24) in Houston (n = 374). Participants self-reported risk and resilience indicators which were used to fit a latent class model. Results: A four-class solution was the best fit. Group-1 (n = 73), had high adult support and low trauma. Group-2 (n = 60) had low trauma but low adult support. Group-3 (n = 151), had high trauma exposure, high rates of mental health problems and low substance use. Group-4 (n = 90), had high rates across all risk variables. Conclusion: Trauma, adult support, and substance use were key distinguishing features to inform screening and service planning.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	157-165
Number of pages	9
Journal	Children and Youth Services Review
Volume	86
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.01.034
State	Published - Feb 2018

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