Homelessness occurs in every city and town. People lose
housing for many reasons. A person might struggle with mental health or drug
abuse, be a victim of domestic abuse, or have recently lost a loved one or job. Becoming homeless is a life altering event
that is not expected.
The Government has spent thousands of dollars trying to solve
homelessness. The numbers fluctuate each year but that number never reaches
zero. There will never be a time where someone doesn’t face a personal crisis
and lose their housing.
I think more funding should be placed in Homeless Prevention
and Rapid Rehousing grants. These grants can assistance with paying past due, current
and future rent. Security Deposits can also be obtained for new housing. We
need to get people out of the shelter or off the streets faster.
Once a person is housed, services need to be provided. A
person may possibly need mental health or substance abuse treatment, continued education
classes, job placement, or family planning services. These agencies need to work together to understand
what is needed and how a person can benefit the most. Each person needs to be
treated as an individual, homelessness is the effect not the cause. Complete
care needs to be provided in order for the person to succeed.
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