CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A major shift in federal homelessness policy could soon impact programs serving some of Charlotte’s most vulnerable residents.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making more than $4 billion available nationwide through its Continuum of Care program. But the biggest change isn’t the amount of funding – it’s how that funding will be awarded.
HUD is moving away from a traditional “Housing First” approach and instead prioritizing programs that combine housing assistance with addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support. Future funding will also place a greater emphasis on outcomes such as employment, treatment participation, and long-term stability…