"A grim march toward death": What HUD’s new homeless policy looks like on the ground

A major shift in federal homelessness policy is creating confusion and concern among service providers nationwide. Drawing on interviews with Continuum of Care administrators, a Shelterforce article by Garrett L. Grainger examines how HUD’s move away from a Housing First approach is affecting local systems in real time. 

With unclear guidance, funding uncertainty, and new requirements that could reduce permanent housing, providers warn of increased homelessness and system strain. The piece highlights the disconnect between policy direction and on-the-ground realities, as well as the broader ideological forces shaping federal housing policy.