Trump Moves Away From ‘Housing First' in New Order on Homelessness
The order signals the end of the federal government's support for 'housing first,' the principle that the best way to treat chronic homelessness is to provide people with shelter first, before requiring them to seek treatment for addiction or mental health disorders.
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