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New Jersey’s Homelessness Crisis | Jersey News
New Jersey’s homelessness crisis is growing, with nearly 14,000 people without homes on one night last year — yet the state spends less per person on support than neighbors, leading to higher long-term costs. Taxpayers pay for emergency services and jail time when housing isn’t provided. Studies from Florida, LA, and Chicago prove that investing in permanent supportive housing saves billions and improves health outcomes — homelessness itself drives up healthcare costs by up to 27%. New Jersey’s tiny budget share for homelessness fuels a ripple effect, straining schools and courts, especially…
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