Advocates for people experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., are bracing for President Trump's district crackdown and warning that making homeless populations invisible is not the same as resolving the crisis.

The big picture: They began devising plans with few details and limited resources to work with. And for those experiencing homelessness, advocates say, forced relocation may mean separation from family, supportive services and healthcare providers.

What they're saying: Homelessness "is not a crime," said Donald Whitehead, the executive director of the D.C.-headquartered National Coalition for the Homeless. • "And if we're going to solve this, what we have to do is address homelessness and not put the blame on people experiencing homelessness," he added.

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