The Bipartisan Policy Center's blog post analyzes the 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, revealing a record-high number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the U.S. The report attributes this increase to a confluence of factors, including the expiration of pandemic-era support programs and a worsening housing affordability crisis. The data shows increases across various demographics and geographic locations, with a disproportionate impact on unsheltered individuals and specific cities like New York and Los Angeles. Despite increased shelter capacity, a significant shortfall remains, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive policy solutions. The report emphasizes the interconnectedness of homelessness with housing market dynamics and suggests that past policy interventions offer valuable lessons for future strategies.
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