Abstract This study examined a project that delivered social work services to homeless individuals. A mixed-methods case study was conducted using quantitative and qualitative data from 93 library employees and the project’s Homelessness Prevention Outreach Worker (HPOW). There was an increase in the number of clients accessing community supports during the project, and the HPOW was integral to the provision of support and resources to homeless individuals. Staff training was associated with significantly greater knowledge, comfort, and skills in working with homeless individuals. These findings can inform the delivery and implementation of similar programs for homeless individuals.

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检查图书馆作为干预场所：“无家可归创新解决方案”项目的混合方法案例研究评估

摘要 本研究考察了一个为无家可归者提供社会工作服务的项目。使用来自 93 名图书馆员工和项目的无家可归者预防外展工作者 (HPOW) 的定量和定性数据进行了一项混合方法案例研究。在项目期间获得社区支持的客户数量有所增加，而 HPOW 是为无家可归者提供支持和资源不可或缺的一部分。员工培训与与无家可归者一起工作的知识、舒适度和技能显着增加。这些发现可以为无家可归者的类似计划的交付和实施提供信息。