Chronic Homelessness

Date: 12 Mar 2007

Author: National Alliance to End Homelessness

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The Alliance has released an updated brief on chronic homelessness, describing its characteristics, causes, and solutions. The brief summarizes the interaction between emergency shelters, health care systems, and criminal justice and chronic homelessness. It also describes the benefits and cost effectiveness of permanent supportive housing and the success that many communities have achieved.