Youth in Calgary's Housing Programs: A Case Study

Authors

  • Ali Jadidzadeh School of Public Policy
  • Ronald Kneebone University of Calgary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55016/ojs/sppp.v18i1.80879

Abstract

In this paper we evaluate the housing success realized by youth enrolled in a large, community-based housing program true to the philosophy of Housing First and attentive to the specific needs of youth. We examine the program in a non-experimental setting and so provide evaluations of the practical usefulness of such programs to system operators and policymakers. Our examination makes use of administrative data sets describing the experiences of youths with a wide variety of personal characteristics and homeless experiences. We evaluate rates of success in housing programs over a minimum of one year and for up to seven years. Evaluating success over a long time period makes it possible to define success as not only retaining housing but also establishing housing outside the system of care and so without case management.

Author Biography

  • Ali Jadidzadeh, School of Public Policy

    Dr. Ali Jadidzadeh a Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy. The focus of his research is on understanding and developing effective solutions to social policy problems. His current research investigates the effective design of Housing First and emergency shelter programs intended to benefit and support those who are without permanent housing. His other research interests include issues related to monetary policy and energy prices.

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Published

2025-08-20

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Research Papers