The Supportive Housing Shell Game in Santa Clara County
Supportive housing should not be a shell game.
In Santa Clara County, supportive housing is often presented as a coordinated network of nonprofits, developers, property managers, service providers, and public agencies working together to help vulnerable people find safety and stability. On paper, that sounds compassionate and efficient. In practice, it can leave residents trapped in a maze where everyone is connected, but no one takes responsibility. (Office of Supportive Housing)…