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 from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to this...
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 the "Rocky Horror Picture Show." With Mayor Karen Bass and...
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 Authority (LAHSA) stands as a key player in coordinating efforts...
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 to reduce childhood poverty from the start. This plan, modeled...
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 the horizon. Mayor Karen Bass initiated a bold program in...
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. The report reveals that Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties collectively...