The “housing first” policy endorsed by the Bush administration was adopted by 219 cities across the nation and is part of the 10-year plan to stop chronic homelessness. Victims of homelessness move into apartments free of charge while they looks for jobs and receive other government benefits; then they start to pay small rents when able. Successful results are being reaped as the number of chronic homeless people declines; 60% in Philadelphia, 28% in San Francisco, and 26% in Dallas. However, despite increased federal spending on dealing with homelessness, funds for low-income housing, a method of preventing homelessness, are diminishing or being cut completely. This reflects the social attitudes some have towards homelessness; they think that the homeless should be “deserving” before helping provide for them.
Eckholm, Erik. "New Campaign Shows Progress for Homeless." New York Times 07 June 2006. New York Times. 18 Dec. 2007.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/07/us/07homeless.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
Eckholm, Erik. "New Campaign Shows Progress for Homeless." New York Times 07 June 2006. New York Times. 18 Dec. 2007.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/07/us/07homeless.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
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