Bridging critical gaps in homelessness research through improved longitudinal tracking and a flexible platform for real-time evaluation of emerging policies and issues.

Our approach.

  • Build a long-term cohort of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles County

  • Leverage mobile phone technology, a web-based survey platform, and electronic gift card incentives for seamless participation

  • Collect ongoing data on health, housing, service access, and social outcomes to monitor impacts over time

New Insights: Leveraging PATHS to Understand the Impact of the January 2025 Los Angeles Firestorm on People Experiencing Homelessness