California Policy Lab (2025) Report (multilateral / development partner)

Early Outcomes from the Los Angeles County Homelessness Prevention Unit

California Policy Lab, UCLA

Ref: SRC-006-USA-001

https://capolicylab.org/early-outcomes-from-the-los-angeles-county-homelessness-prevention-unit/

Accessed: 3/24/2026

Summary

CPL report page describing early outcomes from the HPU. Confirms 71% decrease in street outreach or interim housing use within 18 months, lower rates of mental health crisis stabilisation and criminal justice involvement, and 67% increase in enrolment after process improvements. Regression-adjusted analysis controlling for covariates.

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California Policy Lab (2025) 'Early Outcomes from the Los Angeles County Homelessness Prevention Unit', California Policy Lab. Available at: https://capolicylab.org/early-outcomes-from-the-los-angeles-county-homelessness-prevention-unit/ (Accessed: 24 March 2026).

Linked Cases (1)

USA-001 USA Pilot / Controlled Trial Phase

Los Angeles County Homelessness Prevention Unit (HPU) Predictive Analytics

Social assistance Classical ML