Kate Chung
Population Size Estimation of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Youth experiencing homelessness are often a hidden and undercounted population. This project addresses the need for better, more inclusive population data for youth experiencing homelessness in Alameda County, as well as other jurisdictions across California. Our team utilizes the capture-recapture method and administrative data from multiple service providers to improve estimates of the population size and characteristics of youth experiencing homelessness. To support broader impact, we are also developing dissemination materials and a manual to help other communities replicate our methods with their own data.
Message To Sponsor
Thank you so much for your support. Your contribution has given me the incredible opportunity to participate in research that I am deeply passionate about. I am grateful to spend an entire summer working on this project and collaborating with such an amazing research team. Thank you again for helping make this experience possible.
Major: Statistics
Mentor: Colette (Coco) Auerswald, Public Health