What are the best solutions to homelessness in North America?

Thirty years of advocacy, targeted housing and services, and research to address contemporary homelessness have taught us much about what it would take to end homelessness. ... A great case manager can be a really wonderful support as someone exits homelessness and stabilizes in housing. read more

The idea is to get people into low-cost/subsidized housing and then address the causes of homelessness (joblessness, alcoholism, drug abuse, et. al.). In my town, cost is about $2K per individual. This has proven more successful than sheltering or providing supp't services while the individual remains homeless. read more

Long story short, the cause of homelessness in America is not mysterious. Any social worker, family court judge or CASA can tell you exactly what needs to be done to curb homelessness. If you want to help, join advocacy groups which promote and lobby for greater funding of inpatient mental health and drug treatment facilities. read more

Federal housing assistance: Federal housing programs are one of the most successful housing-based solutions to reduce homelessness. The two largest federal housing programs are public housing and federal housing vouchers, known as Housing Choice Vouchers or Section 8 vouchers. read more