Policy Publications

Reporting on Homeless Mortality: Data Sources and Considerations

As more states and local jurisdictions continue publishing homeless mortality reports, it is becoming clear that the varying methodologies used to collect and report this data make it difficult to estimate broader national estimates. This limits our understanding of the nationwide impact of homelessness on the likelihood of dying. Different data sources and reporting categories […]

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Fact Sheet: Health Insurance at HCH Programs 2023

Improving health depends on accessing health care services and engaging in appropriate treatment. People experiencing homelessness have higher rates of chronic medical conditions, acute illnesses, and behavioral health issues compared to their housed counterparts, which contributes to poor health and earlier mortality. This population also experiences greater barriers to accessing care because they tend not

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Temporary Supported Communities: Strategies for Serving Unsheltered People

This issue brief illustrates how 13 communities have dedicated public spaces for unsheltered people to stay and receive services without the threat of arrest, offers interim support strategies as they move toward permanent housing, describes approaches communities should avoid, and notes issues of ongoing concern. One Page Summary Complete Issue Brief

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2021 Federal Policy Priorities

Homelessness is the result of deliberate policy decisions. To end homelessness and realize the human right to housing and health care, the Council works with Congress and the Administration to advocate for policies that achieve social, economic, and racial justice. While we broadly advocate on many issues together with our national partners, below are the

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