Impact of Hotels as Non Congregate Emergency Shelters

This study used a mixed methods approach to understand the effects and outcomes on individuals who were moved to non-congregate hotel settings, and the research team worked closely with provider agencies to complete the study. The findings establish an evidence base to help inform future strategic responses to homelessness and public health crises in King County as well as to contribute to the broader policy conversations on these topics. Because a return to high-density congregate emergency shelters may not be an option in the near-to-medium term due to public health concerns, new approaches may be necessary to safely house and support people experiencing homelessness in our region.

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Report

Colburn, G., Fyall, R., Thompson, S., Dean, T., McHugh, C., Moraras, P., Ewing, V., & Argodale, S. (2020). Impact of Hotels as Non Congregate Emergency Shelters. University of Washington & King County Department of Community and Human Services. https://kcrha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Impact-of-Hotels-as-ES-Study_Full Report_Final-11302020.pdf