Guaranteed income support for families experiencing homelessness
This study tests whether a guaranteed income helps families who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. The goal is to see if steady money makes it easier to find and keep housing and get life back on track.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older (checked at the start of the study).
- You are currently experiencing homelessness or in a temporary housing situation (like a hotel/motel or staying somewhere without a lease).
- Your household has at least one child under 18 living with you.
- You may need a specific screening score (called VI-SPDAT) that fits the study’s referral range (about 4 to 8).
- You agree to take part by signing consent (and getting child assent if needed).
- You cannot have very high levels of substance use or severe alcohol problems based on screening tests.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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