Faith-based programs and outcomes for street-living youth in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi: A comparative study

Kristin M. Ferguson; Karl Dortzbach; Grace R. Dyrness; Neela Dabir; Donna Spruijt-Metz

doi:10.1177/0020872807085856

Faith-based programs and outcomes for street-living youth in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi: A comparative study

Kristin M. Ferguson, Karl Dortzbach, Grace R. Dyrness, Neela Dabir, Donna Spruijt-Metz

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This study explores programs and outcomes for homeless street youth in faith-based organizations in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi. Findings reveal differences in conceptions of street youth and services provided. Similarities are manifested in client outcomes. Recommendations are offered to improve social welfare policies and service provision for street youth.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	159-177+276+278+280+282
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	51
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872807085856
State	Published - Mar 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Comparative
Faith-based organization
Homeless
Outcomes
Street youth

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science

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