Food insecurity
Tapping into a Collective Vision: Emerging Strategies for Integrating Health and Housing
Case study
Aug 9, 2018
The Vita Health & Wellness District is a one-mile corridor in Stamford, Connecticut, that has positioned itself as a “health-themed neighborhood,” offering mixed-income housing, health care services, community farming, early childhood education programming, and supportive services to residents.
Homelessness During Infancy: Associations with Infant and Maternal Health and Hardship Outcomes
Homelessness During Infancy: Associations with Infant and Maternal Health and Hardship Outcomes
Research
Aug 1, 2018
Homelessness among children is correlated with developmental delays, fair or poor health, and high healthcare utilization. Associations of homelessness specifically among infants younger than 12 months, however, are unknown.
Work Requirements and Well-Being in Public Housing
Work Requirements and Well-Being in Public Housing
Research
Aug 1, 2018
Work requirements in public housing are highly controversial, and
little is known about their impacts. We examined how implementation of a work requirement paired with supportive services by Charlotte Housing Authority has impacted residents’ overall well-being.
Study Tests Healthy Living Strategies in Public Housing
Study Tests Healthy Living Strategies in Public Housing
News Article
Jul 27, 2018
Health promotion interventions in public housing communities have the potential to reduce obesity among residents, a new study shows. Changes in their environment, such as fresh food trucks, walking groups, screenings, and cooking demos, helped Boston residents eat better and get more exercise.
SAHF Outcomes Initiative: Housing as a Platform for Success
SAHF Outcomes Initiative: Housing as a Platform for Success
Publication
Jan 1, 2018
SAHF members believe that connecting residents of affordable housing with needed supports – such as educational resources or health services – can help vulnerable families and seniors achieve
a better quality of life.