States Can Reject Housing First

https://ciceroinstitute.org/research/states-can-reject-housing-first/

During the past decade, federal homelessness policies have failed to stem 
the growing desperation among America’s homeless, and by most metrics, it 
appears to have only added to their suffering.

This is largely because federal policies are focused on the Housing First 
strategy. Housing First policies give individuals taxpayer-funded housing 
benefits without any requirements for participation in mental health, 
substance abuse, and other stability programs.

THE SOLUTION
States should create pressure in key areas and leverage funding to de-
emphasize Housing First programs and instead foster innovative state-level 
approaches to homelessness alleviation.

Specific solutions include:


States should also:

Expand and improve short-term housing
Create accountability for long-term housing
Respond to crime
Improve data and performance measures

WHY IT MATTERS
Two decades of failed Housing First models have plunged our communities 
and homeless residents deeper into despair.



THE BOTTOM LINE:
States must reassert their autonomy over homelessness policies and 
incentivize communities to reject Housing First in favor of programs that 
have long-term benefits that help individuals rebuild their lives.


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