The UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative is pleased to announce a new study to better understand homelessness across the state of California. The California Statewide Study of Homelessness (CSSH), conducted by the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) with financial support from the BHHI, Blue Shield Foundation of California and the California Health Care Foundation, aims to inform policies, programs and perspectives in order to prevent and end adult homelessness in California.
To understand the characteristics of adults experiencing homelessness in California
To characterize the immediate precipitants of homelessness
To characterize people’s experiences while homeless
To understand the barriers to exiting homelessness and obtaining housing
To understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on homelessness
Meet the Community Advisory Boards
The Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) at the Center for Vulnerable Populations, UCSF has convened three community advisory boards to collaborate with researchers throughout the duration of the California Statewide Survey of People Experiencing Homelessness.
Lived Expertise Advisory Board
Comprised of people with current or past experiences of homelessness living across the state of California.
Learning Collaborative Advisory Board
Made up of representatives—practitioners, service providers, policymakers, and community members—from across the state.
Policy and Practice Advisory Board
Comprised of partners from local, state, and national government as well as representatives from service providers and advocacy groups.