esearch Project

Hearth has begun an important research and policy initiative to forward effective solutions to elder homelessness within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Funded, in part, by a generous grant from The Boston Foundation, Hearth has convened a panel of experts in the field of elder affairs to advise Hearth's research on the costs and outcomes of the Hearth services for homeless elders, and to formulate public policy initiatives to better guide and coordinate programs for elder homelessness within the Commonwealth.

Hearth's new Policy Advisory Panel includes Massachusetts legislative and administrative leaders, researchers, policy strategists, and professionals who work directly with low-income elders. Hearth is pleased to be partnering with researchers from Boston University's School of Social Work, and the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance to document the successes and cost efficiency of Hearth's services for elders in need of permanent homes, and to contribute to a statewide research effort on the Housing First approach to ending homelessness.

Meet the Research Committee and Advisory Committee.

Return to Hearth's Strategic Initiative.