Homelessness: Targeted Federal Programs and Recent Legislation

Perl, Libby ; Bagalman, Erin ; Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. ; Heisler, Elayne J. ; McCallion, Gail ; McCarthy, Francis X.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Homeless;    Homeless children;    Housing;    Welfare;    Poverty;   

RP-ID  :  RL30442
RP-ID  :  RL30442_2012May17

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

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.