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Gov. Patrick's proposed family shelter regulation changes sparked fear and fury as well as requests for immediate revisions. Stricter regulations at a time of increased need are sending people into panic. The proposed regulations would make the prospect of emergency shelter impossible for many, including the removal of some families already in shelter. Fortunately, revisions were made quickly to alleviate some of the frustration.
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Shocking statistics show that over 15,000 children are homeless in Massachusetts. Mayor Menino has announced a plan, Leading the Way III Housing strategy that will dramatically reduce the number of homeless families in Boston. The plan is expected to cut Boston's homeless population in half by 2012.
Menino's plan incorporates adding new affordable homes, saving homes from foreclosures and continuously buying foreclosed homes. The multi-dimensional plan is striving to get families into permanent housing instead of using unreliable, temporary shelters and housing services. Continue reading...
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