"Record-breaking surge in U.S. homelessness amid reduced covid-era support"
TL;DR
Homelessness in the United States has surged by a record 12 percent as emergency COVID-19 assistance decreased, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Over 650,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2023, the highest number since reporting began in 2007. The increase is attributed to the expiration of pandemic measures, higher rental prices, fewer protections, and a housing shortage. Homelessness among families with children rose by 16 percent, while the number of veterans experiencing homelessness rose by 7 percent. The data highlights the urgent need for sustained investment in evidence-based approaches to address homelessness.
Topics:nationsocial-issues#covid-19#department-of-housing-and-urban-development#homelessness#housing#social-issues#united-states
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