Homelessness Management Overhaul in the U.S.

SOURCE www.npr.org
President-elect Trump plans to overhaul U.S. management of record-high homelessness by shifting federal funding from housing to drug addiction programs.

Key Points

  • President-elect Trump's plan involves reallocating federal funding from housing to drug addiction programs
  • The goal is to address the root causes of homelessness and reduce homelessness rates in the long term

Pros

  • Focus on addressing drug addiction, which is a root cause of homelessness
  • Potential to reduce homelessness rates in the long term

Cons

  • Shift in federal funding away from housing may lead to housing insecurity for vulnerable populations
  • Effectiveness of drug addiction programs in addressing homelessness is uncertain