Study: Housing the Homeless Can Drastically Cut the Government's Health Care Costs
Research
Dec 6, 2017
For years, homeless advocates have argued that if governments put up money to house people, they will reap cost savings down the line.
Preventative care
Economist: Giving more money to Chicago schools could significantly reduce violence
News Article
Feb 1, 2018
Chicago’s troubling homicide rate could be significantly reduced through a massive increase in state spending for Chicago schools. That's just one of the proposals floated Monday by a prominent University of Chicago economist Jens Ludwig.
Chicago jobs program reduces youth violence, Urban Labs study shows
News Article
Jun 29, 2017
One Summer Chicago Plus is a jobs program designed to reduce violence and prepare youth living in some of the city’s highest-violence neighborhoods for the labor market. This study was carried out over the summer of 2013 in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.
States Leading the Way: Practical Solutions that Lift Up Children and Families
Report
Jun 14, 2018
This report offers a blueprint to state leaders looking to break the cycle of poverty for families.
CLPHA Data Sharing Template for PHAs and Health Organizations
Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or question. Use of this template, including its exhibits and attachments, does not create a relationship or any responsibilities between CLPHA and the user.
Research
Aug 5, 2019
CLPHA developed a general data sharing template that public housing authorities (PHAs) and their health partners can customize to suit their data sharing and collaboration needs. Please feel free to comment to share any uses/modifications your organization made to implement into a partnership.
CLPHA Data Sharing Template for PHAs and Health Organizations
Research
Aug 5, 2019
CLPHA developed a general data sharing template that public housing authorities (PHAs) and their health partners can customize to suit their data sharing and collaboration needs. Please feel free to comment to share any uses/modifications your organization made to implement into a partnership.
Integrating Clinical and Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities
Report
Jan 24, 2019
The purpose of this paper is to examine barriers to the integration of clinical health care and mental health services, and to identify policy options for consideration in advancing integration of services.
Family Prosperity: Value All Care, Value Every Family
Publication
Jan 7, 2019
Times are changing rapidly for families—our households, work and the workforce do not look like they did just a decade ago. Challenges and barriers for parents continue to grow – skyrocketing costs of health care and child care, lack of flexibility at the workplace, and less time at home.
A Summary of Results from the MIHOPE and MIHOPE-STRONG Start Studies of Evidence-Based Home Visiting
Publication
Jan 1, 2019
A healthy birth and positive experiences in early childhood can promote health and development.
New Community | Jan 30, 2019
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health problems can negatively affect an individual's ability to remain stably housed. With certain supports, however, those struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues can live better lives.