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Understanding Mothers experiencing homelessness by Dr. Katrina Milaney (Research Paper)

By 13 February 2017News

Katrina Milaney, PhD Assistant Professor, Specialization Chair, Graduate Student Advisor Community Rehabilitation & Disability Studies, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Understanding Mothers experiencing homelessness

Dr. Katrina Milaney worked with Inn from the Cold, the Calgary Homeless Foundation and the YWCA to research and further understand the unique experience of homeless mothers in our city. Please click below to read this important research paper which gives an in-depth overview of the pathways into homelessness, the barriers to achieving stability, their experiences in shelters and recommendations for how to best support mothers and their children experiencing homelessness. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in learning more about this complex social issue.

Download the research paper by Dr. Katrina Milaney