Fighting Homelessness

By Steve Kraske,

Published July 31, 2015 at 3:16 PM CDT

The first-ever large-scale study on homelessness shows that permanent, stable housing can be more cost-effective than shelters. Kansas City is one of 12 communities included in the three-year study, which has just reached its halfway point.

Guests:

Michelle Wood is a Principal Associate and lead researcher for Abt Associates, the organization that has lead the research for this new study.
Edwin Lowndes is the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Kansas City, the local agency that issues voucher options to homeless families.

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