• Vodulas [they/them]@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    I see that cited, and wonder where that number comes from. The document they cite is from Grants Pass, and just also says that number without saying where they got it other than “Portland Officials.” I’m not necessarily saying it is untrue, but it seems dubious at best. Even if it were true, were there stipulations to that housing (no partners, no pets, no drugs, etc)? If so, the high number may be related. Housing first (which should include other social support structures) is shown to work; housing with conditions is marginal at best.

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      1 year ago

      Good point. I’ll have to look into that aspect more sometime.

      As far as housing with stipulations: totally agree. You’re asking too much of someone all at once.