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A recent report from Dallas County indicates that the cost of housing and support services to the homeless is lower than the expenses incurred when individuals remain on the streets. The report emphasizes the financial benefits of investing in housing and services for the homeless population. It highlights that such investments not only positively impact the well-being of homeless individuals but also prove to be economically advantageous for the community as a whole.
Homelessness has been a major focus in Dallas this year. Mayor Eric Johnson has called for more help for people without permanent housing, promising a new task force and solutions. The region’s homeless services sector is mobilizing in new ways, fueled by major federal spending.
Why Does Dallas Have So Many Homeless Camps? Too Little Affordable Housing.
A recent report by Dallas County Health and Human Services unveiled that in 2023, the combined expenses for medical treatment, hospitalization, emergency accommodations, and incarceration of homeless individuals in Dallas and Collin counties approached approximately $200 million.