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Chapin Hall partners with school systems to pilot and evaluate an ‘upstream’ model to prevent homelessness

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The Upstream Project
Chapin Hall is partnering with school systems and local organizations in a small number of U.S. communities to adapt, pilot, and evaluate the “Upstream” model to prevent youth...
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Key Research
Chapin Hall Work

Key Research

Addressing Economic Hardship Key to Preventing Child Welfare System Involvement
This brief provides an overview of policy, programmatic, analytic, and engagement strategies for leveraging economic supports to promote child and family...
2021
Impacts of Extended Care on Youth Outcomes Two Years after Foster Care Has Ended
This report builds on prior findings to examine the impact of extended foster care in California on youth outcomes at age 23.
2021
Millions of Young People are Struggling to Meet Basic Needs during COVID-19, with Large Racial Disparities
This study examines previously untold stories of the pandemic among young people, focusing particularly on food and housing insecurity, mental health, and race.
2021
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About Chapin Hall

Who We Are

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.

We aim for results.
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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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Collaborations & Partnerships

Let’s work together

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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