Chronic Homelessness: A Fiscal Burden

Chronic homelessness in Maine is costing taxpayers between $30,000 and $50,000 per person annually, primarily due to healthcare and criminal justice expenses. Supportive housing could reduce these costs by half, but the number of chronically homeless residents is increasing. Investing in housing solutions is not only humane but also a financially savvy decision for the long term. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c45023bd298893e6