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LA County's new predictive model shows early success in homelessness prevention unit
StateScoop
Ref: SRC-005-USA-001
Accessed: 3/24/2026
Summary
Detailed reporting on the HPU predictive model. Confirms 580 variables drawn from Department of Public Social Services, Department of Mental Health, and Department of Health Services. Reports 2024 fairness audit found no differences in model performance across race, ethnicity, and gender. Quotes Dana Vanderford on proactive outreach challenges.
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StateScoop (2025) 'LA County's new predictive model shows early success in homelessness prevention unit', StateScoop. Available at: https://statescoop.com/la-county-ai-predictive-model-reducing-homelessness/ (Accessed: 24 March 2026).