This study examines the differences between youth experiencing homelessness who have had contact with Child Protection Services (CPS) and those who have not. The findings highlight some ways that previous contact with CPS could be a risk factor for homelessness.
Youth leaving or being discharged from child protection services (CPS) are a particularly vulnerable population in Canada that could be at an increased risk of homelessness, which has many adverse consequences including declining physical and mental health, school disengagement, involvement with the justice system, and substance use disorder
This examination includes a diverse range of life circumstances and outcomes, including quality of life, relationships with friends and family, criminal records, education, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)