Housing First Under Fire

Homelessness dipped slightly by three percent this year, but the long-term trend over twelve years shows a troubling 27 percent rise nationwide. Housing Secretary Scott Turner blames “housing first” policies for not tackling root causes like addiction, pushing instead for recovery-focused programs. Critics like Tom Wolf agree it’s not enough for those battling substance abuse, warning that shelter without support can worsen outcomes. Meanwhile, cities like San Francisco are testing drug-free housing — with strong demand — proving that incentives can drive real 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/e474f869838ace4e