Unmet needs in society.

• Intervention: Once people become homeless, it is important to provide them with the services and support they need to get back on their feet. This can include housing assistance, job training, and counseling.
• Permanent supportive housing: Permanent supportive housing is a model of housing that provides homeless people with a stable place to live and the support services they need to stay housed.

Plan to Meet the Needs of the Homeless

Prevention

The following are some measures that can be taken to prevent people from becoming homeless:

• Provide affordable housing: One of the most important things that can be done to prevent homelessness is to provide affordable housing. This can be done by building more affordable housing units, providing subsidies to help low-income people afford housing, and preventing evictions.
• Support low-income families: Low-income families are at increased risk of homelessness. Providing support to these families can help them stay housed. This support can include financial assistance, job training, and childcare assistance.
• Address mental health and addiction problems: Mental health problems and addiction are major risk factors for homelessness. Providing treatment for these problems can help people avoid becoming homeless.

Intervention

The following are some services and support that can be provided to homeless people to help them get back on their feet:

• Housing assistance: Homeless people need access to affordable and safe housing. This can be provided through emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.
• Job training: Many homeless people lack the skills and training they need to get a job. Job training programs can help homeless people develop the skills they need to become employed.
• Counseling: Homeless people often face a variety of challenges, such as mental health problems, addiction, and trauma. Counseling can help homeless people address these challenges and build a better future.

Permanent Supportive Housing

Permanent supportive housing is a model of housing that provides homeless people with a stable place to live and the support services they need to stay housed. Permanent supportive housing units are typically affordable apartments that are linked to on-site or nearby support services, such as mental health counseling, job training, and healthcare.

Permanent supportive housing has been shown to be effective in reducing homelessness and improving the lives of homeless people. A study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness found that 90% of homeless people who moved into permanent supportive housing remained housed after one year.

Obstacles to Getting the Needs of the Homeless Met

There are a number of obstacles to getting the needs of the homeless met. One obstacle is the lack of funding. Social programs that serve the homeless are often underfunded. This makes it difficult to provide homeless people with the services and support they need.

Another obstacle is the stigma associated with homelessness. Homeless people are often seen as lazy, unmotivated, or dangerous. This stigma can make it difficult for homeless people to find housing, jobs, and other services.

Finally, there is a lack of coordination among the different agencies and organizations that serve the homeless. This can make it difficult for homeless people to get the services they need and can lead to duplication of services.

Conclusion

Homelessness is a major unmet need in society. However, there are a number of things that can be done to meet the needs of the homeless and help them get back on their feet.

This paper has developed a plan to address the needs of the homeless. The plan focuses on prevention, intervention, and permanent supportive housing

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Unmet Needs in Society: A Plan to Address the Needs of the Homeless

By Bard

A Paper Submitted to [Course Name]

[Instructor Name]

[Due Date]

Abstract

Homelessness is a major unmet need in society. On any given night in the United States, over 500,000 people are homeless. Homelessness can have a devastating impact on people's health, well-being, and ability to succeed in life.

This paper will develop a plan to meet the needs of the homeless. The plan will draw on information from Chapter 7 of the textbook on making social policy. It will also discuss the obstacles to getting the needs of the homeless met.

Introduction

Homelessness is a complex problem with no easy solutions. However, there are a number of things that can be done to meet the needs of the homeless and help them get back on their feet.

This paper will develop a plan to address the needs of the homeless. The plan will focus on the following areas:

• Prevention: Preventing people from becoming homeless in the first place is the best way to address the problem. This can be done by providing affordable housing, supporting low-income families, and addressing mental health and addiction problems.