Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are considered the gold standard but it is unclear if
they are effective across settings. Reach Out and Stay Strong, Essentials for new Mothers …

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to understand the lived
experience of homeless and single mothers who lived in a shelter and were actively caring …

Background Building on growing research examining lay health professionals delivering
postpartum depression preventive interventions, we conducted a hybrid effectiveness …

Homeless shelters throughout the US are overcrowded and under-resourced. Families with
children face substantial barriers to timely, successful shelter exit, and prolonged shelter …

Families report that the experience of homelessness presents a significant barrier to family
functioning and interrupts regular family routines. This study uses data from 22 homeless …

Background: Pregnancy and parenthood are common among youth experiencing
homelessness and are associated with significant health risk for both parent and child. Yet …

It has been estimated that families with children now account for 40% of the population who
become homeless. Given the consistency of research showing the potentially damaging …

Coordination of the project was provided by the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters'
Director of Member Programs and Services and the work of the group was supported by …

Objective: As part of a larger community-based, service-driven research project, the primary
purpose of this pilot randomized study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of …

Objective: Although depression is common among homeless mothers, little progress has
been made in testing treatment strategies for this group. We describe pilot test results of an …