Breaking Cycles of Homelessness: Achieving Stability
Homelessness is often a recurring cycle rather than a single event. This policy brief explores the barriers that can make it difficult for individuals and families to achieve long-term housing stability, while highlighting strategies that support lasting success through stable housing, supportive services, and community-based solutions.
Developed in partnership with USC’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute and the St. Joseph Center Lived-Expert Advisory Board, this policy brief offers evidence-based insights and recommendations for addressing the root causes of housing instability and preventing returns to homelessness.
The report examines the challenges that can contribute to recurring homelessness and highlights approaches that support long-term stability for individuals and families. Drawing on research, lived expertise, and community-informed solutions, it explores how stable housing and supportive services can help break the cycle and create lasting outcomes.
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