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California lawmakers push for sober housing to help combat homelessness
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State lawmakers are pushing for a new approach to solving homelessness. Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing.
Supporters say the policies will give more choices to people who want to be sober, but others say drug free requirements could prevent people from getting help.
Current state law requires providers to accept people regardless of drug and alcohol use. Lawmakers are now proposing the state fund drug free housing as a component of the state’s "Housing First" policy.
“We got to meet people where they are and understand there is no one size fits all solution," said Mayor John Franklin, Vista.
Two proposed bills aim to address the pressing need for safe and stable housing.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/bills-push-sober-housing-throughout-california/509-cb880af9-aec6-4f2b-9b2a-7deaa98a6fe8