Service Starts At Home Act

Bill 117 HR 6956, also known as the Service Starts At Home Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide funding and support for programs that aim to prevent and end homelessness by focusing on providing services to individuals and families in their own homes.

The bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies to address homelessness before it becomes a crisis. It also highlights the need for a coordinated approach between federal, state, and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations and community groups, to effectively address the root causes of homelessness.

Specifically, the Service Starts At Home Act allocates funding for programs that provide housing assistance, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, job training, and other support services to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. The bill also includes provisions for data collection and evaluation to measure the effectiveness of these programs in preventing and reducing homelessness. Overall, the Service Starts At Home Act aims to address the complex issue of homelessness by focusing on providing services and support to individuals and families in their own homes, with the ultimate goal of preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.