It’s well known that an acute financial emergency is often the breaking point that makes someone become homeless. Perhaps it’s a matter of missed rental payments or utility bills. Sometimes it comes in the form of a medical bill or […]
Category: System Design
New Legislation Would Allow Tribes to Participate in Continuums of Care
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) households are disproportionately affected by homelessness, and consistently have high rates of homelessness when compared to other racial groups. Although they comprise 1.3 percent of the U.S. population, in certain states, AI can make […]
New Federal Policy Proposals Will Hurt Survivors of Domestic Violence
It is well known that there is a strong correlation between domestic violence and homelessness. An astounding number of families report experiences of violence and abuse; 57% of all women experiencing homelessness report domestic violence as the immediate cause of their […]
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 […]
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 […]