Cultural Competence in Community-Level Initiatives to Advance Racial Equity in Homeless Services

• 成果类型: Article; Early Access
• 署名作者: Kim, Saerim; Sullivan, Andrew; Yokokura, Kotomi; Kwak, Hyokyung; Nwakpuda, Emily
• 署名单位: Suffolk University; State University System of Florida; University of Central Florida; Washington University (WUSTL); College of Charleston; University of Texas System; University of Texas Arlington
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3298; 1467-9299
• DOI: 10.1111/padm.70063
• 发表日期: 2026-05-25
• 关键词: community-level initiatives; Content analysis; cultural competency; HOMELESSNESS; racial equity; emergency management

摘要

This study investigates how organizations in collaborative networks in the United States address racial inequality in homelessness through cultural competence continuum and actionable initiatives. Conducting a content analysis, we deductively and inductively code the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care (CoC) funding applications to identify the cultural competency of actions for homelessness taken by CoCs. CoCs most frequently take actions related to data and training. 83% of CoCs demonstrate cultural proficiency but often miss opportunities for advancing proficiency. The findings highlight the importance of actively developing cultural competence in organizations when addressing complex issues like homelessness. The study offers an empirical application of Sweeting's framework, providing valuable insights for future research on social equity in public service provision.