Content Type: Publications

Health

Updated December 2023. Health and Homelessness An acute physical or behavioral health crisis or any long-term disabling condition may lead to homelessness; homelessness itself can exacerbate chronic medical conditions. A person can become chronically homeless when his or her health condition becomes […]

Housing

Updated December 2023. Housing Affordability and Homelessness The nation is currently facing one of the most severe affordable housing crises in history. Not surprisingly, those living in poverty are the most significantly affected. In the 1970s, communities had plenty of […]

Working in Homeless Services: A Survey of the Field

The following report summarizes key findings from a 2023 survey of homeless service workers conducted by the Homelessness Research Institute at the National Alliance to End Homelessness. It reveals insights on the workforce’s motivations to be part of this mission; […]

What the Homeless Services Workforce Needs to End Homelessness

The homeless services workforce, which includes any employee focused on providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness or working towards the goal of addressing and ending homelessness, is facing record levels of burnout and turnover. Street outreach workers, shelter staff, […]

The Housing ACCESS Act: A Pathway to Supportive Housing

It is challenging to create supportive housing, no matter where you are in the country. For people with extremely low incomes who also face disabilities or complex health challenges, providing supportive housing can be a multifaceted task. It necessitates a […]