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The number of people experiencing homelessness in Kansas saw a slight decrease in 2025 after a decade high in 2024.
President Donald Trump is moving to block federal funding for "Housing First" programs, which prioritize providing permanent housing without preconditions.
Homeless advocates and service providers in Kansas credit "Housing First" and proactive outreach for the recent reduction in homelessness.
Kansas Republican lawmakers have previously criticized these programs, suggesting mental health and drug use are the primary drivers of homelessness.
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Kansas slightly fell this year after reaching its highest point over the previous decade in 2024.
But that data comes just as President Donald Trump is moving to

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