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Data Elements: R13 Family Critical Issues
Data Element
R13 Family Critical Issues is self-reported by client (Head of Household and Adults). The purpose is to identify specific family issues faced by youth in RHY programs that may have contributed to the youth’s homelessness or is a factor in family reunification.
Options:
- Unemployment - family member
- Mental Health Disorder - family member
- Physical disability - family member
- Alcohol or substance use disorder - family member
- Insufficient income to support youth - family member
- Incarcerated parent of youth
Data Element Type
R13 Family Critical Issues is a Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Specific Data Element and collection is required for all project types except for Street Outreach.
Collection Point
Project start for Head of Household and Adults.
Why It Matters
Identify specific family issues faced by youth in RHY programs that may have contributed to the youth’s homelessness or is a factor in family reunification and supports local system planning and understanding of who is experiencing homelessness.
Data Quality
How to correct: Enter value, if known on Project Start or Project Exit Assessment.