Myth: Some people will always be homeless

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Fact: 23% of the homeless population nationwide are identified as chronically or long-term homeless. While this population has been difficult to serve in traditional service models, new models are emerging around the country that are assisting the chronically homeless in becoming self-sufficient. Safe Haven programs that offer—but do not require—supportive services to residents, and Housing First models which place homeless families and individuals directly into housing units (offering services once housed) are showing promising results around the country to assist the chronically homeless.