Homelessness Policy—Assessing the Current Federal Approach

This Viewpoint discusses the implications of the current administration’s policy on homelessness, which treats people experiencing homelessness as criminals instead of focusing on providing housing and care, and suggests that state and local governments should work together to provide community-based care.

Corresponding Author: Katherine A. Koh, MD, MSc, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman St, WAC 8, Boston, MA 02114 (kkoh@partners.org).

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