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Cash transfer study to address youth homelessness launched in New York City

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Public-Private Partnership Launches the First Direct Cash Transfer Study for Addressing Young Adult Homelessness
Chapin Hall and partners launch initiative to empower young people, increase their access to safe and stable housing, and improve evidence on what works
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Chapin Hall Work

Key Research

Illinois Model of Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Improves Staff Reflective Capacity, Classroom Climate
We conducted a 3-year pilot study of the Illinois Model of IECMHC with 23 early childhood programs, including child care, pre-K, and home visiting.
2021
COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Using Data to Understand Trends in Maltreatment and Response
This work summarizes efforts to respond to concerns about child welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide empirical guidance to child welfare system...
2020
Challenges, Benefits Found in Providing Home Visiting Services for Pregnant and Parenting Foster Youth
Study on providing home visiting services to pregnant or parenting youth in foster care finds both ongoing challenges and benefits.
2021
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Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago focuses on a mission of improving the well-being of children and youth, families, and their communities.

Chapin Hall combines rigorous research methods and real-world policy expertise to accelerate the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program implementation. Longstanding partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and philanthropy are at the heart of our approach.

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Experts

Chapin Hall’s experts combine rigorous research with practical experience. Research experts are recognized authorities in academic disciplines including child welfare, epidemiology, psychology, social work, statistics, youth development, and more. Policy experts have deep government and community-based experience. They integrate knowledge of how systems function with research to create and sustain positive change. Many of our policy staff are trained as researchers, and many of our researchers have deep policy experience.
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Chapin Hall provides decision-makers with rigorous data analysis and achievable solutions to support them in improving the lives of children, youth, and families. We work with all levels of government, and with nonprofits and foundations to accelerate the use of evidence in practice. We bring research, data, and science into important conversations.
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