Many US politicians are now actively trying to help homeless families – and committing funds to the problem. The UK should take noteThere are times when homelessness can seem like the final perennial problem,particularly in the US where in many major cities people living visibly on the streets and in “tent cities” appear to be as inevitable as the sun rising. However, the plight of families without a permanent place to live has increasingly become a focal point for national policymakers and officials in a range of cities.
As homelessness surges upwards in Britain, or it’s involving to watch as many American politicians are actively pushing initiatives to tackle the issue. And they’re not just talking a great game. Rather than cuts,money is actually being put on the table. One of the latest and most prominent examples came earlier this month when President Obama put in a request to Congress to raise over $10bn in the coming fiscal year budget specifically to help homeless families and children. The Homeless Assistance for Families proposal was widely welcomed as another sign that homelessness was being taken seriously at a federal level.
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Source: theguardian.com