21
Jan
2011
Opening Doors
In 2010, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness released the first comprehensive federal plan to eliminate homelessness. You can view the plan at:
http://www.usich.gov/OpeningDoors.html
Among the central elements in the plan is a shift toward rapid re-housing programs for families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This shift from traditional foci on shelters is a significant one and beckons examination — especially in terms of its effects on kids and schooling.
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