Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No

No. From what I have seen in the past 10 years - whatever government does fills the pockets of it's grifters and does little to help the needy. The more we get back our individual freedoms and get government out of our lives - the better!!!!!

No, but State governments can decide how much funding is provided and under what circumstances.

Yes, as long as they accept and rehabilitate all drug users

Yes, but focus the funding more on social services that actually get the homeless off the streets instead of simply subsidizing shelters and possibly perpetuating the problem

No since none of the money is actually going to fixing the problem & only going into the pockets of politicians and bureaucrats.

Yes, house the working and able homeless, institutionalize the mentally ill homeless, and help rehabilitate the addicted homeless.

Yes, and increase funding to address the root causes of homelessness

No, Deport illegal immigrants and put the homeless in the housing they've been giving away or paying for

I sympathize with the need for more shelters and services for the homeless. When government subsidizes these services, incentives shift from providing services that increase the long-term outlook of the homeless population to filling beds to receive more funding.

No, because when shelters are funded by government, however well-meaning, the incentives of shelter administrators shift from providing better services that aid the long-term outlook of the homeless, to filling beds to receive more funding.

Yes, and better drug treatment infrastructure should be incentivized.

No, charity is usually a better for helping people than government/social security.

Yes, but with a focus on moving those using it away from needing it.

Funding should go towards rehabilitation centers which could help the homeless find permanent housing and/or employment

Yes, but I would prefer the local and state governments do this

No, they should improve access to psychological evaluation and treatment

Funding for homeless shelters should be up to non-profit agencies

Too much money spent on homeless and nothing to show for it. Set up a refuge tent camp and provide services there.

This is an issue each local government can decide for themselves.

Yes, as long as the funding is directed towards programs like housing support or skills training that actually help the homeless get back onto their feet and into a position to sustain themselves

No, this should be done at the state and local level

I want to say no but I find people don't have enough incentive to do the right thing & privately finance programs

They should focus on making these shelters and services more effective and efficient first.

Yes, just make sure the government focuses on the root cause of homelessness as well.

Yes but also make major changes to the shelter system.

Increased mental health facilities, basic necessities, condoms, transition houses, yes. But no legal injection sites or permanent free housing. The homeless need to be boosted up, not kept down.

these should be Independent Catholic voluntary charity programs

No, and welfare decisions should be increasingly left for state governments to decide

No, I think they already have good enough services.

No, funding should try to address the causes of homelessness. Priority should be on creating equal opportunities for homeless to move up the social ladder.

No they should use and account for the money they already have and stop giving away money to non citizens

Yes, I believe every citizen of the United States should have the right to a decent standard of living, including access to housing, nutrition, and basic necessities

Yes, It may not address the root cause, but it’s a step in providing stability for people who honestly are on hard times

Yes but equip them with tools to better help the tenants, and develop them into small villagers where tenants can learn to properly recontribute to society

Reevaluate how current resources are being allocated and work towards education, financial literacy, and health programs to help homeless in longer term solutions.

Yes, it is clearly becoming more of a problem as substance abuse increases. For shelters receiving increases, certain rehabilitative programs should be required.