Faith-based programs and outcomes for street-living youth in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi

Author:

Ferguson Kristin M.1,Dortzbach Karl2,Dyrness Grace R.3,Dabir Neela4,Spruijt-Metz Donna5

Affiliation:

1. University of Southern California, School of Social Work, 669 West 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA,

2. School of Theology, 2806 N Calbert St, Baltimore MD 21218, USA

3. University of South California, School of Policy, Institute for Transnational Research and Development, 2097 N El Molino Ave., Altadena, CA 91001-3051, USA

4. Centre for Equity for Women, Children and Families, School of Social Work and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai 400088, India

5. University of Southern California, Institute of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, 1000 S. Fremont, Unit 8, Room 4101, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA

Abstract

English This study explores programs and outcomes for homeless street youth in faith-based organizations in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi. Findings reveal differences in conceptions of street youth and services provided. Similarities are manifested in client outcomes. Recommendations are offered to improve social welfare policies and service provision for street youth. French Cette étude examine les programmes innovants pour les jeunes de la rue émanant des organisations basées sur la foi et la vie communautaire à Los Angeles, Bombay et Nairobi. Les résultats révèlent des différences de conceptions sur les jeunes de la rue et en matière de services proposés. Des similarités sont observées dans les résultats relatifs aux usagers. Des recommandations politiques sont proposées dans le but d'améliorer la formulation des politiques sociale à l'égard des jeunes des rues. Spanish Este estudio examina programas innovadores creados por organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas destinados a los jóvenes que viven en las calles de Los Ángeles, Bombay y Nairobi. Los descubrimientos de este estudio revelan diferencias en las concepciones que se tienen acerca de los jóvenes que viven en las calles y los servicios proporcionados. Las semejanzas se manifiestan en las respuestas de los clientes. Recomendaciones de políticas a utilizar son ofrecidas para mejorar la formulación de políticas sociales para los jóvenes que viven en la calle.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Sociology and Political Science,Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

Reference19 articles.

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2. The Characteristics and Mental Health of Homeless Adolescents

3. Service utilization among homeless and runaway youth in Los Angeles, California: rates and reasons

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