OPTION ONE

The general practices and policies aimed at making the homeless experience less extreme are acceptable, the current pace and programs are acceptable. 

Under Federal oversight,  these once acceptable policies are now being replaced by programs inspired by the Housing First model. This should continue regardless of the next Administration. 

 

OPTION TWO

Dismantle the current hybrid system of private/ government programs and build a welfare system of “you work, you eat.”

 

OPTION THREE

Housing First model establishes a permanent supportive housing system, expanding the reforms in public assistance, courts, jail diversion, medical care, and foster care.  This would require a look a housing practices and policies.