Dedicated State Funding Source for Programs Would Help Florida Homeless

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The Florida Association of Counties supports the creation of a dedicated state funding source to provide more shelters and services for the homeless.

In its 2014 roster of proposed legislation, a dedicated state funding source is needed so that "certain funds from the Local Government Housing Trust Fund" be used for "challenge grants" for homeless services.

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Federal Programs Related to - Services for the Homeless

Programs that provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.

Federal Programs Related to - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other

Programs that focus on protecting and promoting the broad civil rights and civil liberties of individuals and work to change public policy and opinion in a variety of areas.

See also: +COMMON CODE Advocacy (**B); Hate Crimes Prevention (I02.07); Housing Discrimination (I05.08); Voter Services (W08.05)