An evaluation of an initiative to improve coordination and service delivery of homeless services networks
Description:
The Collaborative Initiative to Help End Chronic Homelessness (CICH) is an 11-site, multi-agency project put in place to help people who are chronically homeless. This study examines system changes that are associated with the implementation of CICH. Data was gathered from an average of 7 agencies at each site in four-year intervals from people on both the community and agency level. Hierarchical linear modeling was used to examine time trends and bivariate relationships between measures. During the study period, significant increases were found in the use of practices designed to encourage system integration, joint planning and coordination, and of mutual trust and respect. However, in later intervals of the study, these measures reached a peak and became level. There were positive cross-sectional associations between direct measures of service system integration and the use of practices designed to encourage this system integration.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2010
Volume:
37
Issue:
2
Pages:
184-196