99% Invisible Chapter 4: The List
Dec 11, 2020
Explore the tangled web of housing assistance and the challenges faced by individuals like Tulicia Lee navigating a bureaucratic maze. Discover how prioritization within flawed systems can mean the difference between stability and continued homelessness. Delve into the emotional weight carried by frontline workers pressed against systemic inadequacies. The conversation highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions and increased affordable housing to tackle the roots of homelessness head-on.
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Talisha's Housing Struggle
- Talisha Lee sought housing assistance through 211 and entered the Coordinated Entry System (CES).
- Despite this, she received no help, raising questions about the system's efficacy.
The List's Importance
- The CES list isn't first-come, first-served; it ranks homeless people by assessed need.
- Placement on this list can be life-or-death due to the dangers of homelessness.
HUD Funding and CES
- HUD grants fund local nonprofits for homeless services, but funding is often insufficient.
- Due to limited resources, HUD mandated Coordinated Entry Systems (CES) to prioritize those most in need.