Priority: Home!A True Priority? An Analysis of the Federal Plan to Break the Cycle of Homelessness

Homelessness pelVades every fabric of American society: it has plagued individuals and families, young and old, males and females. This paper analyzes and discusses the feasibility of a current proposal, Priority: Home! The Federal Plan to Break the Cycle ofHomelessness, and the intended effects of its policies pel1aining to the homeless. Specifically, the plan outlines the need for a continuum of care, a concept which promotes three stages to attain self-sufficiency: emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing. Providing suppol1 selVices and follow-up care are contingent on the success of the continuum. The plan therefore describes a comprehensive solution to address homelessness and requires that all levels ofgovernment participate in the process.