Center for Evidence-based Solutions to Homelessness

Policy makers and practitioners in communities across the country are working hard to identify the programs that hold the greatest promise for preventing and ending homelessness. To do so, they need reliable information and guidance that is grounded in research and experience. We created the Center to provide a national source of information on the continuum of evidence-based policy and practice—from promising practices to initiatives that have been tested through rigorous research approaches.

At the heart of the Center is a cadre of experts who have a thorough understanding of the evidence base on homelessness and the technical skills to execute rigorous studies and evaluations, as well as practical experience on program implementation. The Center sits at the nexus of practice and research: our evidence-based research informs practice in the field, and our direct experience informs our research.
The Center was founded by nationally recognized experts on homelessness at Abt Associates. Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development.