This post is authored by Hannah Maharrey, Director of the Mississippi Balance of State Continuum of Care This year, the Mississippi Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) was given the designation of achieving an “Effective End to Veteran Homelessness” […]
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Want to Know Who Will Become Homeless? Ask a Doctor.
A pair of recent studies found that people are more likely to seek emergency healthcare services just prior to becoming homeless. Such findings invite service providers to reexamine their approaches to homelessness prevention and diversion. Homelessness and Medical Treatment Focusing […]
Poverty is Down — But Concerns About Homelessness Remain Up
Poverty rates are down: the U.S. Census Bureau has been documenting modest declines since 2010. And, in a recent report, the agency detailed a 0.5 percent decrease in the number of people living below the poverty line in 2018. Since […]
Statement from the National Alliance to End Homelessness in Response to the White House Council of Economic Advisers’ Report on Homelessness
The White House Council of Economic Advisers’ recent report, “The State of Homelessness in America” reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of homelessness, the programs that end homelessness, and the people who experience it. The authors cast doubts, refute progress, and offer […]
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program: A Comprehensive Approach to Reduce Youth Homelessness
Late last month the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the third round of awards for its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). The total funding for this round is $75 million, and it will be distributed among […]