San Jose is launching 'Homeward Bound,' a program aimed at relocating and reuniting homeless individuals with their families, as part of the city's effort to end unsheltered homelessness. Funded with $200,000, city outreach workers will assist homeless individuals by covering transportation costs for those willing to relocate. Mayor Matt Mahan emphasizes the need for varied strategies in addressing homelessness. The plan aims to reach 'functional zero,'' where more individuals exit homelessness than enter, supplementing efforts with diverse solutions like tiny homes and safe parking sites.
"It's going to take many different strategies, many different tools, and we have to acknowledge that folks who are out there did not all become homeless for the same reason and may not all need the exact same thing to get off of our streets."
"Functional zero" is the goal, where the number of people exiting homelessness exceeds those who fall into it, utilizing diverse solutions like tiny homes and shelters.
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