This discussion will ask you to consider the Housing First philosophy and discuss why you feel it is or is not an effective approach to ending homelessness These questions are based on your personal...

This discussion will ask you to consider the Housing First philosophy and discuss why you feel it is or is not an effective approach to ending homelessness

These questions are based on your personal opinions so that you can begin the discussion immediately

• Why do you think HUD and homeless and housing service experts encourage the Housing First philosophy for programs? What are the benefits of a Housing First approach? Do you see any problems with adopting such an approach? Please elaborate on your response


• Do you think that a person that suffers from addiction should have to ‘graduate’ from a treatment program before being placed in a housing program? Why or why not?