What’s Happening to Homelessness Policy in the US, and What Might Europeans Learn from It?

Dennis Culhane examines recent developments under the Trump administration that threaten to redirect U.S. federal homelessness funding away from housing programs. The article traces the rise of the Housing First approach over the past two decades, which prioritised housing subsidies as the most effective route out of homelessness. Culhane argues that shifting focus back toward treatment systems risks failing to meet demand, while the persistent shortage of affordable housing remains the primary driver of homelessness.