Background
Outreach is one way of addressing the complex needs of those experiencing homelessness. Outreach is a critical strategy in helping homeless people transition from the streets into housing and/or services.

Research & Links

"Strategies for Reducing Chronic Street Homelessness," U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research

Practical Lessons: The 1998 National Symposium on Homelessness Research

“Spirituality as a Clinical Tool: Care for the Homeless Mentally Ill”  

"To Dance With Grace: Outreach & Engagement To Persons On The Street," by Sally Erickson, M.S.W. and Jaimie Page, M.S.W., L.S.W., U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Other publications on poverty and homelessness, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research