Off the news: Debating permanent homeless program

Hawaii’s state-supported efforts to help homeless people with mainland ties return to their families or home towns are a relatively simple way to resolve some homelessness without the ongoing costs of shelter and services — for those who agree to leave and have support at their destination. However, homeless people “from the mainland” make up a very small portion of Hawaii’s homeless population. An average of about 88 people each year have been returned.

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