Homelessness Drops Slightly Amid Deep Challenges
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Homelessness dipped 3% year-over-year to 745,000 nationwide, a small win in 22 states—but over the past 12 years, it’s surged 27%. Housing advocates clash over the “housing first” model, with critics saying it ignores root causes like addiction and mental health, potentially worsening outcomes with deadly drugs like fentanyl. Immigration shifts also influenced regional trends, while veteran homelessness fell just 1% last year. Officials now push for a more balanced approach blending housing with treatment and job support to drive real, lasting change. 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/2fff254b506a2927
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