Trump’s Homelessness Policy
A move away from Housing First
The federal government provides funding to communities to support homeless assistance programs, and these programs can affect homeless populations as well, typically by either reducing the demand for homes by increasing the supply of homeless shelters, or by increasing the demand for homes by expanding housing programs in which people are not defined as homeless or by preventing homelessness before it occurs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the largest source of Federal funds, providing $2.6 billion combined …
