Mahalo, Noelle for keeping us abreast.  Catholic Charities has been doing good for many, many years.

My commentary does relate to the need for permanency in the lives of those who are homeless.  Though the city espouses Housing First it is a bastardized version based upon Caldwell and his politics.

The state is working a methodology of transitional housing for 90 days and finding housing (permanent?) later.

"Housing First is an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment or service participation requirements. Supportive services are offered to maximize housing stability and prevent returns to homelessness as opposed to addressing predetermined treatment goals prior to permanent housing entry."  (hudexchange.info)

If it worked in New York City...it can work for us.  No more assessment centers to bide time.  Change the laws!