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Child's Suicide Highlights Failures in Queensland's Residential Care System

The Child Death Review Board's report details the death of Alex*, a child abuse victim who was homeless and died by suicide after being banned from all Queensland residential care facilities and provided a tent by the Department of Child Safety, highlighting systemic failures in the state's resident...

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Detroit Children Freeze to Death Amidst Unheeded Plea for Homeless Services

Two young children froze to death in a Detroit casino parking garage on Monday morning after their family's pleas for help from the city's homeless services went unanswered, prompting a review of the city's homeless response systems.

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Nottingham Council Funding Cuts Threaten Recovery Services

Ellie Humphreys, 24, credits The Crescent, a Nottingham supported living service, with helping her overcome an eight-year alcohol addiction. However, the service is closing next month due to council funding cuts, jeopardizing her recovery and the well-being of other residents.

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Seattle Housing Measure Faces Voter Scrutiny Amidst Prior Funding Failures

Seattle voters will decide on a ballot measure to fund a new Public Development Authority with \$52 million annually (or \$10 million under an alternate plan) to address housing issues, despite previous investments totaling nearly \$4 billion showing limited effect.

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Grants Pass Faces Lawsuit Over Homeless Camping Restrictions

Disability Rights Oregon sued Grants Pass, Oregon, for violating a state law requiring "objectively reasonable" homeless camping regulations after the city closed a large campsite and restricted access to a smaller one, impacting five disabled plaintiffs.

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74 Child Deaths Highlight England's Temporary Housing Crisis

Official data reveals that at least 74 children have died in temporary accommodation in England over the past five years, with the majority being infants under one year old, prompting government action with a £1bn allocation to address the housing crisis affecting 123,000 families.

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UK Government Pledges £350 Million for Housebuilding Amidst Housing Crisis

The UK government announced an additional £350 million for housebuilding, aiming for 1.5 million homes in five years, including £300 million for affordable homes creating 2,800 units and £50 million for 250 council homes, while addressing a crisis with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodat...

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Two Children Die from Hypothermia After Family's Unsuccessful Attempt to Access Homeless Services in Detroit

A Detroit family living in a van on a casino parking lot lost two young children to hypothermia; the 29-year-old mother had previously sought help from a homeless assistance organization, but received no effective assistance before the tragedy.

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Turner Confirmed as HUD Secretary Amid Housing Crisis

Scott Turner, a former Texas state representative and housing developer with a history of opposing affordable housing expansion, was confirmed as HUD Secretary by a 55-44 Senate vote amid record homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing.

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LA Wildfires Cause Widespread Displacement and Hardship

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced thousands of families, causing widespread devastation and immense stress, impacting housing, businesses, and community well-being; at least 7,000 families from Altadena alone are struggling to find housing.

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Grants Pass Faces Lawsuit Over Anti-Camping Rules Discriminating Against Unhoused Individuals

Disability Rights Oregon sued Grants Pass, Oregon, on Thursday, alleging the city's anti-camping rules violate state law by offering insufficient and inaccessible shelter options, leaving many unhoused people, especially those with disabilities, with no legal place to sleep; the lawsuit follows a Ju...

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Dutch Homelessness Increases; Blacklisting Policies Under Scrutiny

The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose by 8 percent to roughly 33,000 in 2023; however, the actual figure is likely higher. Two individuals, blacklisted by housing corporation Trudo, have been homeless for four years due to their inability to secure a positive landlord reference, high...

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