Supporting Social & Economic Equity, Disrupting Cycles of Homelessness, And Nurturing Growth & Empowerment

NCT07419282 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Canada tracker

Sponsor

Unity Health Toronto

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2026-02-25

Last updated

2026-06-15

Condition(s) studied

HomelessnessYouth

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Wraparound Intervention

Wraparound Intervention: An 18-month wraparound intervention including the following supports: * Job Placement * Housing Stabilization Funds * Grocery Supplements * Community Connections Worker * Coaching * Tools for Intentional Living Program

Study summary

The goal of the SEED CHANGE pilot study is to co-design and test a wraparound intervention for young people transitioning away from homelessness. This study will provide information about the types of supports these young people need to live meaningful and thriving lives, and the best ways to deliver these supports. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is the wraparound intervention feasible? (i.e., Will young people engage in the study and supports?)
* Is the wraparound intervention acceptable? (i.e., Do young people find the supports satisfactory and/or beneficial?)

Participants will engage in an 18-month wraparound intervention including the following supports:

* Job Placement
* Housing Stabilization Funds
* Grocery Supplements
* Community Connections Worker
* Coaching
* Tools for Intentional Living Program

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

18 Years

Max age

24 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 - 24 years * Experienced homelessness (defined as unstable/time-limited housing arrangements like shelter stays, foster care, or couch surfing) for at least seven consecutive days in the past year * Living in market rent housing (defined as non-subsidized housing, inclusive of both formal and informal rental agreements) in the Greater Toronto Area or Niagara Region for at least one month preceding study start * Willing to actively participate in all components of the intervention * Able to legally work in Canada (includes having a valid Social Insurance Number) * Able to provide free and informed consent * Able to understand English well enough to give consent and participate in the intervention and data collection Exclusion Criteria: * In imminent danger of losing their housing (e.g., facing eviction) * Planning to move out of the Greater Toronto Area or Niagara Region in the next 18 months * Employed full-time or enrolled in an education or training program that requires a long-term (\>4 weeks) full-time work placement (coinciding with the duration of the study intervention) * Receiving rent subsidies (does not include shelter allowance through social welfare programs such as Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program) * Enrolled in a program or study with features similar to the SEED CHANGE intervention (e.g., 1:1 coaching, supported employment, group program targeting identity/social capital)

Primary outcome measure(s)

Feasibility and Acceptability: Recruitment, Enrolment, and Dropout Metrics — Recruitment and enrolment metrics are assessed at T0 (Baseline; pre-intervention). Dropout metrics are assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
Recruitment, enrolment, and dropout metrics were documented by the research team. The recruitment total is the total number of individuals who express interest in participating in the study. The enrolment total is the total number of recruited individuals who are eligible and consent to participate in the study. The dropout total is the total number of enrolled participants who drop out during the study. Participants are considered to have dropped out of the study if they explicitly request to withdraw from the study, or cease participating in all intervention and research activities (i.e., no contact).
Feasibility and Acceptability: Employment Placement Engagement — Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
Employment placement engagement is defined as the length of time participants remain in their job placement (self-reported).
Feasibility and Acceptability: Coaching Engagement — Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
Coaching Engagement is defined as the proportion of total possible coaching sessions (max. 36) that a participant attends (reported by coaches).
Feasibility and Acceptability: Group Program Engagement — Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
Group Program Engagement is defined as the proportion of total possible Tools for Intentional Living program sessions that a participant attends (reported by program facilitators).
Feasibility and Acceptability: Community Connections Worker Engagement — Assessed at T4 (Month 18; end of intervention).
Community Connections Worker Engagement is defined as the total number of sessions a participant attends with their Community Connections Worker (reported by workers).

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Unity Health Toronto	Toronto	Ontario	Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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