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
More Than Dignity: Safe and Decent Shelter Is Critical to Limiting the Harm to Children from Being Homeless
By Kate Coventry • October 15, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Strengthening Rapid Re-Housing Will Help Homeless Families Succeed
By Kate Coventry • July 31, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Let’s Make Sure Homeless Families Have Access to Safe and Decent Shelter
By Kate Coventry • July 2, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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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
Report
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 4, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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