MUNICIPAL RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS - A NATIONAL SURVEY OF PREPAREDNESS

This article examines the preparedness of US cities to deal with homel essness. It develops a multi-variable measure of preparedness based on the range of homelessness programs and the use of strategies for plan ning, acquiring necessary resources, and implementation. Research sugg ests that cities vary greatly in their level of preparedness, as well as with regard to the specific programs and strategies that are used: This article also examines driving forces of preparedness and finds th at the federal government, along with other driving forces, significan tly affects the level of municipal preparedness.