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The Interplay Between Housing Stability and Child Separation: Implications for Practice and Policy.
Debra J Rog1, Kathryn A Henderson1, Laurel M Lunn2
1Westat, Rockville, MD, USA.
American Journal of Community Psychology
|July 7, 2017
Summary
Stable housing significantly improves family reunification for homeless families involved with child welfare services. Secure housing increases the likelihood of keeping families intact and reuniting separated children.
Area of Science:
- Child welfare studies
- Homelessness research
- Family sociology
Background:
- Homeless families face challenges with residential stability, impacting child welfare outcomes.
- Understanding the link between housing and family separation/reunification is crucial for policy and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how residential stability influences child separation and reunification in homeless families.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of housing services on family stability within the child welfare system.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of two longitudinal studies on homeless families in Washington State.
- Comparison of housing stability and family reunification rates between different service interventions (shelter, public housing, supportive housing).
Main Results:
- Families in their own housing at 18 months were more likely to be intact (46%) than separated families (31%).
- Supportive housing showed comparable reunification rates to public housing but significantly higher rates than shelter entry for CPS-involved families.
Conclusions:
- Housing assistance is vital for homeless families interacting with the child welfare system.
- Residential stability is a key factor in maintaining family unity and facilitating reunification.
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