A national strategy to stop homelessness. New housing resources and community-building strategies backed by the federal.

A resolute national strategy is needed to avert homelessness, and to stop quickly discrete episodes of homelessness if they become unavoidable. That policy must include new housing resources as well as community-building strategies backed by the federal government and that address the societal factors contributing to homelessness. The federal government must provide communities with assistance to supply affordable housing, and provide support services for those in need. Only strategies that address systemic problems as well as provide emergency relief can eliminate homelessness in this country.