EDITORIAL: Family sanctuaries worth examination

EDITORIAL: Family sanctuaries worth examination

Senate Bill 2563, authorizing the use of government-sanctioned city, state, federal or private land for secured temporary shelters serving homeless women and children under age 18, aims to fill a gap that’s not currently met by other services. The need is urgent, and the state Legislature must act to support this goal. SB 2563 would create a three-year, “homeless sanctuary pilot program,” and as written, would allow these families in need to tem…