Homeless Veterans Programs: Improved Communications and Follow-Up Could Further Enhance the Grant and Per Diem Program: Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatitives
Description:
About one-third of the nation's adult homeless population are veterans, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many of these veterans have experienced substance abuse,
mental illness, or both. The VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program, which is up
for reauthorization, provides transitional housing to help veterans prepare for permanent housing. As requested, GAO reviewed (1) VA homeless veterans estimates and the number of transitional housing beds, (2) the extent of collaboration involved in the provision of GPD and related services, and (3) VA’s assessment of GPD program performance. (excerpt from the source)
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2006
Location:
Washington