Research

Research

One of the key strategies outlined in Calgary's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness is to: "Expand, co-ordinate and deepen research capabilities to gain a detailed understanding of homelessness in Calgary and evalutate performane of the 10 Year Plan." 

The CHF is also in the process of implementing a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) throughout the community of care. Learn more about HMIS here.  


Research Opportunity

The Alberta Homelessness Research Consortium (AHRC) is requesting applications from researchers to undertake a comprehensive environmental scan of homelessness-related research capacities in Alberta.  

The final report will be used as a basis to expand the AHRC membership within communities, exchange knowledge between organizations and regions throughout Alberta, and establish a relevant and purposeful research agenda. 

Proposals are due by May 6, 2010 and should be submitted to the Alberta Secretariat for Action on Homelessness. Click here to read the full RFP.  


Join the Calgary Homeless Foundation's Research Network

Facilitated by the Homeless Hub Network, the Calgary Homeless Foundation's network is an online resource for interdisciplinary and multi-sector research on homelessness.

We invite anyone interested in sharing research, knowledge and best practices to join the network. By doing so, you can be part of the ongoing dialogue between researchers, practitioners and concerned citizens on how we can effectively prevent and end homelessness.

To join the network:

  1. Go to http://www.homelesshub.net/network/chf

  2. Create a new account

 

 


 

 

Files You Can Download
Calgary's 3 Year Research Agenda ( PDF  958.8 KB)
The CHF's 3-year research plan, published January 2009.

Risks and Assets for Homelessness Prevention ( PDF  2.11 MB)
A literature review for the CHF, published December 2009 by the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work, summarizing research regarding the risk factors, predictors and pathways in and out of homelessness.
Risks and Assets for Homelessness Prevention - Executive Summary ( PDF  1.56 MB)
Published December 2009 by the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work.

Rehousing Triage and Assessment Survey Toolkit ( PDF  10.47 MB)
This toolkit will show you how to use the Rehousing Triage and Assessment Survey (RTAS). The RTAS can be used to assess the health and vulnerability of homeless people in your community. It will help you to prioritize and match resources with client needs, by making sure that the supports and housing available in your communities are being accessed by those who need them the most.
Setting the Course: A Blueprint to End Youth Homelessness in Calgary ( PDF  619.8 KB)
The Youth Summit 2009 Draft Discussion Paper - spring 2009
Hidden in Plain Sight Executive Summary ( PDF  729.3 KB)
The United Way of Calgary and Area's Poverty Reduction Coalition, the CHF, the City of Calgary and the University of Calgary collaborated on this research into the housing challenges of newcomers to Calgary.

Hidden in Plain Sight (full report) ( PDF  990.6 KB)
The United Way of Calgary and Area's Poverty Reduction Coalition, the CHF, the City of Calgary and the University of Calgary collaborated on this research into the housing challenges of newcomers to Calgary.