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Deaths prompt scrutiny, soul-searching as homelessness grows in Michigan - BridgeDetroit

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Experts say Michigan’s homeless and housing services are overtaxed and overworked, leading to people falling through the cracks More affordable housing is a key to combatting homelessness in Michigan, and could save the state money, advocates argue The scrutiny follows the death of two Detroit children experiencing homelessness despite their mother repeatedly asking the city for help LANSING — Homeless service providers are calling for more fund…

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Deaths prompt scrutiny, soul-searching as homelessness grows in Michigan - BridgeDetroit

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We must protect Michigan’s children against rising homelessness

Gerardo Mora/Getty ImagesEvery child deserves a safe place to live and the opportunity to reach their full potential. But housing prices continue to rise and pandemic relief measures that aided families have expired. Homelessness is climbing: the U.S. set a record for homelessness in 2024, with children seeing the largest increase–39%–of any age group. Three new reports show that we have to do more to protect housing stability for Michigan famil…

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