San Diego’s homeless response needs a purpose beyond just shelter

San Diego’s homeless response needs a purpose beyond just shelter

Children play in a safe parking lot that the city of San Diego has reserved for homeless families. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of San Diego) San Diego’s homelessness crisis has become impossible to ignore. Encampments line sidewalks, overdose deaths continue to rise, and public frustration is growing across neighborhoods. Local governments continue investing millions into shelters, outreach, behavioral health programs, and enforcem…