Investigating how housing security affects child welfare and violence exposure.
Official title: RFA-CE-24-034 :Evaluating the impact of PHLHousing+ on child welfare involvement
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10993472 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether helping families with low incomes in Philadelphia by providing cash payments or rental vouchers can make them feel safer and less exposed to violence, especially for families with kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $295,549 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CE003656-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993472 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income families with children under 16 years living in Philadelphia, particularly those who are Black and may be experiencing housing insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not meet the income criteria or do not have children under 16 years living at home may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to determine if improving housing security can reduce exposure to violence among low-income renters in Philadelphia, particularly focusing on families with children. The study involves a randomized controlled trial with three groups: one receiving monthly cash payments, another receiving rental vouchers, and a control group on a waitlist for housing assistance. Participants will be surveyed every six months over three years to assess the impact of these interventions on child welfare and safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved housing policies that enhance child safety and well-being for low-income families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that housing stability can positively impact family welfare, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jaffee, Sara R — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Jaffee, Sara R
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.