Homelessness should be brief, rare, and nonrecurring.
DC has made record investments in homelessness services in recent years, but it is still not enough. DCFPI works on issues along the homelessness services continuum—from access to shelters to funding for programs such as Permanent Supportive Housing and Targeted Affordable Housing.
Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
New Shelters for Homeless Families Should Provide Private Bathrooms for All
By Ed Lazere • October 27, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
ICH Design Guidelines for DC General Replacement Units
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 27, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Safety Concerns Need to Be Addressed in Family Shelter Plan
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 30, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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Testimony
Delays in Implementation of Housing Vouchers Need to Be Addressed
By Kate Coventry • March 13, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Videos
Video: How DC Can Become the First Major City to End Chronic Homelessness
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 28, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Fact Sheets
Summary: Bringing It All Home: How DC Can Become the First Major City to End Chronic Homelessness and Provide Higher-Quality Services
By Kate Coventry • April 5, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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