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Cottages For Homeless People In Dallas Will Save Taxpayers About $1.3 Million
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cottages-for-homeless-will-save-dallas-taxpayers-about-13-million_55d4bc9ce4b0ab468d9f5765?kvcommref=mostpopularHuff Post:
Eleanor Goldberg
Impact editor, The Huffington Post
Posted: 08/19/2015 03:29 PM EDT
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Dallas seems to have taken a cue from its neighbors in Houston on how to effectively tackle, and put an end to, chronic homelessness.
Starting November, 50 chronically homeless individuals in Dallas will each move into their own cottages in a complex that comes with green recreational space, solar energy and rainwater collection, among other green features, according to the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Residents will also have access to skills training and mental and physical health services, the Dallas Morning News reported.
In addition to giving homeless people a fresh start, the program will also save taxpayers a significant amount of funds.
A homeless person who cycles through the prison system and emergency health services typically costs the county about $40,000 a year, Keith Ackerman, executive director of Cottages at Hickory Crossing, told HuffPost. This innovative housing program will bring those costs down to less than $13,000.
That means about $1.3 million in total savings for taxpayers
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Opinion: Imagine if this country could spend billions on housing for homeless and save billions in other costs..Now, Who would want to help the .."homeless" with a program like this?...Us, or them?
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BAD BAD... if an agency of government turns a long term profit on a program, and .....helps a whole lot of people at the same time..
http://100khomes.org/read-the-manifesto/housing-first
The only lasting solution to homelessness is permanent housing. Far too often, however, we attempt to treat the symptoms of homelessness instead of its root cause. - See more at: http://100khomes.org/read-the-manifesto/housing-first#sthash.eYYEQil6.dpuf
For years, homeless service providers worked to offer medical and mental health care, addiction counseling, job training and countless other services to people living on the streets. Most homeless people were told they had to earn their way to permanent housing by checking these supplementary boxes.
While the intentions behind this approach were good, the unfortunate result was that very few people ever escaped the streets.
100,000 Homes communities believe this traditional approach is backwards, and the data agrees with them. Countless studies have now shown that we must offer housing first, not last, if we want to help people out of homelessness. An immediate connection to permanent supportive housing can ensure that over 80% of homeless individuals remain housed, even among clients with severe substance abuse and mental health conditions.
The only lasting solution to homelessness is permanent housing. Far too often, however, we attempt to treat the symptoms of homelessness instead of its root cause. - See more at: http://100khomes.org/read-the-manifesto/housing-first#sthash.eYYEQil6.dpuf
For years, homeless service providers worked to offer medical and mental health care, addiction counseling, job training and countless other services to people living on the streets. Most homeless people were told they had to earn their way to permanent housing by checking these supplementary boxes.
While the intentions behind this approach were good, the unfortunate result was that very few people ever escaped the streets.
100,000 Homes communities believe this traditional approach is backwards, and the data agrees with them. Countless studies have now shown that we must offer housing first, not last, if we want to help people out of homelessness. An immediate connection to permanent supportive housing can ensure that over 80% of homeless individuals remain housed, even among clients with severe substance abuse and mental health conditions.
