Misplaced blame
“No emergency homeless services at Sacramento’s 211,” (sacbee.com, March 25)
As the Chief Executive Officer of a nonprofit providing shelter and housing to youth experiencing homelessness, I can say the scarcity of shelter beds and supportive services is not improving.
Recent coverage of 211 does not present the full picture. 211 is not a service provider; it is a navigation system that connects people to available resources. It cannot create shelter beds or motel vouchers. What it can do is assess vulnerability and place individuals and families on already overcrowded waiting lists, prioritizing those with the greatest need…