| Description: | This report describes the federal programs that are targeted to assist those who are homeless; includes recent funding levels; discusses current issues, including homelessness after the economic downturn and federal efforts to end homelessness; and provides information on recent legislation. Among active legislation are bills to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which includes transitional housing for those who are homeless as a result of domestic violence and legislation that would, among other things, reauthorize the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program. |
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| Location(s): | United States |
| Creation Date: | May 17, 2012 |
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Congressional Research Service Reports
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Perl, Libby
Specialist in Housing Policy |
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Bagalman, Erin
Analyst in Health Policy |
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Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
Specialist in Social Policy |
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Heisler, Elayne J.
Analyst in Health Services |
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McCallion, Gail
Specialist in Social Policy |
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McCarthy, Francis X.
Analyst in Emergency Management Policy |
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Publisher Name: Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Place of Publication: Washington D.C.
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| Original Creation Date: | May 17, 2012 | |
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| Description: | This report describes the federal programs that are targeted to assist those who are homeless; includes recent funding levels; discusses current issues, including homelessness after the economic downturn and federal efforts to end homelessness; and provides information on recent legislation. Among active legislation are bills to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which includes transitional housing for those who are homeless as a result of domestic violence and legislation that would, among other things, reauthorize the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program. |
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