Des Moines Family Homelessness Study



Are you and your family searching for housing in Des Moines? We want to speak with you!

The purpose of this study is to better understand the experience of unhoused families as they search for a new home in the Des Moines Metro Area.

If you choose to represent your household as a participant, you will be asked to complete:

  1. An introductory interview to learn more about you, your family, and your experience searching for housing in Des Moines.
  2. Three “hang outs” during which a member of the research team will accompany you on your housing search (such as touring a potential home or meeting with a housing coordinator)

Participants will receive a $50 gift card for each meeting, totaling $200 over four meetings.

Reach out to our Principal Investigators, Elizabeth or Matthew, through email or text if you are interested or would like to learn more about this study.