Joe Price, PhD | Family History Employment for the Unhoused
The Problem
- Unhoused people do not have equal access to employment due to various social, economic, and personal factors
- Lack of employment causes financial instability which causes poor quality of life
- Unhoused people have fewer social connections than the general population
Why It Matters
- Employment contributes to stability and helps people exit homelessness
- Ability to financially sustain ones self
- Opportunity to learn new skills and make social connections
- Greater capacity to find stability in other aspects of life
What Works
- Access to low-barrier work opportunities
- Accessible training modules and tasks that can be done from a cellphone or public computer
- Purpose-driven work
What Now
- Offer family history work to unhoused individuals
- Connect unhoused people with employment and family members
- Provide training and support to sustain long term growth
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