--- title: "Housing Research: Career-Age Families Working Through the Pandemic" description: Discover how affordable housing supports career-age families through pandemic-driven challenges, fostering stability, resilience, and economic recovery. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/CareerAgeAdults.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/housing-research-career-age-families-working-through-the-pandemic#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Research](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/research), - [Public Housing](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/public-housing), - [Affordable Housing](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/affordable-housing) # Housing Research: Career-Age Families Working Through the Pandemic ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/CareerAgeAdults.png) - March 6, 2024 ![Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/MikeTorelli_Edited-1.jpeg) [Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/mike-torelli) [< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the economic stability of career-age families, particularly those living in publicly supported housing. This report, authored by the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation, examines the challenges faced by working-age adults during the pandemic, including job losses, shifts in employment patterns, and financial instability. It highlights the critical role that affordable housing and supportive services play in helping families navigate these challenges, maintain stability, and recover economically. Drawing on data and case studies, the report provides insights into workforce trends and identifies opportunities to better support families through recovery efforts. [![View The Report](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-185299428880.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJnI%2FX9MsfINdPDt7Jvvp7RlVbIUjszf6rgWRlUXhuM%2BcntCkKwZ6v5mnaOzqeKNNqLUMO6bFdtTy5OeiPsO233Kvji7c%2BtSnkkMmyVTyiZ255FPeJ0cMhwD2IxaFy7rZivIXY%2F%2BsSNyucQk1fru5bmWznjYPJzk5arJmYJHg4WJo3qC%2BjoTarCpiTDk1H2w1cx938sba%2FrXKlaoPiBkCgaXkgy%2BcnDLGNbwbnMYm4jsDBIpMkwulhjqcqeT39FbEzm3F0Wd44M&webInteractiveContentId=185299428880&portalId=20790879) What you’ll learn Here’s what you can expect to gain: - An analysis of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted career-age families in publicly supported housing. - Insights into workforce challenges, including job losses and employment transitions. - Strategies for leveraging housing assistance and support services to promote economic recovery. 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