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September 30, 2026
Trump Administration's Shift to 'Treatment First' Policy Disrupts Homelessness Programs
- The Trump administration's 'Treatment First' policy is replacing the established 'Housing First' model, which has been central to federal homelessness strategy since 2013.
- Local organizations are facing significant challenges, with many scrapping planned housing projects and transitioning permanent housing to temporary solutions.
- Homelessness rates have risen, with nearly 750,000 people homeless last year, and a growing number facing chronic homelessness and severe health issues.
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- What Trump’s homelessness policy means for the most vulnerableSep 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM · AP
- Takeaways from the AP's story about the Trump administration's effort to end 'Housing First'Sep 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM · Independent
- Takeaways on the Trump administration's effort to end 'Housing First'Sep 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM · AP
- Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' causing upheaval for homelessness programsSep 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM · ABC News