New Ideas On Homelessness From Washington (the State)

Homeless encampments in Tacoma, Washington are causing officials to think differently. They are deciding that homeless encampments are a public health crisis, rather than just a homeless problem.

Another idea… give each homeless person an ID card that can be used as a “credit card” for free services. This allows service agencies, who traditionally work independent from one another, to coordinate services and track duplicative contacts.

One final idea… develop a campus facility consisting of every service that a homeless person needs. Sort of like the PATH Mall, but more like a campus with numerous buildings. (They have more land in Tacoma than in Los Angeles.)

Although some ideas are better than others, it’s good that people are seeking creative ideas to solve a decades-old problem.

Here is the link to the article.