Posible solutions of "homelessness" and "houselessness".

We can end the homelessness and houselessness crisis!

By stabilizing people through shelter, moving them into permanent housing, and implementing assistance programs to keep them in their housing, we can not only reduce, but eliminate, homelessness in New York City.

• For homeless people, shelter from the elements can be a matter of life and death. The right to shelter is a vital legal protection for homeless individuals, families and children. Without this crucial safeguard, vulnerable homeless people would be at severe risk of death or injury on the streets and in other public spaces. 

• More than three decades ago, Coalition for the Homeless won a landmark legal victory that established the right to shelter for homeless people in New York City. 

• Many of the most successful housing-based policies designed to address the homelessness crisis in particular, permanent supportive housing for individuals living with disabilities and other special needs were pioneered in New York City and have been replicated throughout the country. 

• Numerous research studies have consistently confirmed that long-term housing assistance not only successfully reduces homelessness it is also less expensive than shelter and other institutional care. 

There are several programs that have been proven successful in preventing homelessness for low income families and individuals. One successful approach involves eviction-prevention grants to help tenants at risk of becoming homeless pay back rent and remain in their apartments. As apartment rents continue to rise and earnings for workers at the low end of the pay scale stagnate, more of our neighbors find themselves on the border of eviction. The overwhelming majority are working families who fell behind in their rent after experiencing sudden medical costs, a death in the family or loss of employment. Providing financial assistance for rental arrears helps potentially homeless families stay in their apartments.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

• Proven Solutions (2014). Coallition for the Homeless. Recovered in: June 1st, 2015. Available in: http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/ending-homelessness/proven-solutions/