ATLANTA — As Atlanta prepares for the global spotlight of the World Cup, housing advocates warn a key source of federal funding meant to move people out of encampments and into stable homes is at risk — caught between court orders and shifting federal policy.
At issue is federal funding designated for permanent supportive housing. In Atlanta, the expected grant is $14.4 million. The money helps pay for what’s called Continuum of Care. The largest portion of that money is going toward long-term housing and services for people experiencing homelessness who also have disabilities or serious mental health conditions.
For more than three years, 11Alive News Investigates has followed Atlanta’s effort to transition people from encampments into housing. While the hope is that housing stability will help people get treatment for addiction and gain work skills to become financially independent, many individuals require ongoing support to remain housed…