Tag: Social services
New Homeless Agency Established by County Supervisors, Defying L.A. Mayor
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has made a groundbreaking decision to establish a new county homelessness department, redirecting hundreds of millions of dollars...
Federal Judge Demands Fix for L.A.’s Homelessness System: Receivership Next?
In a recent courtroom spectacle, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter delivered a scathing critique of Los Angeles' homeless services, likening the situation to...
Reconsidering the Breakup of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Faces Potential BreakupIn a city and county grappling with the complex issue of homelessness, the Los Angeles Homeless Services...
Baltimore Baby Bonus Program: $1k for New Parents
Some teachers in Baltimore, Maryland, are proposing a new initiative called the "baby bonus," which would provide $1,000 to new parents in an effort...
Los Angeles Homeless Count Decreases After 6-Year Increase
Los Angeles residents have been grappling with the issue of homelessness for many years, but there seems to be a glimmer of hope on...
Homelessness Spending Surges in Portland Metro Area
Local governments and nonprofits in the Portland metro area have significantly increased their spending on homelessness interventions, according to a recent report by ECOnorthwest....