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Key Takeaway
In this Governing op-ed, Annie Jensen argues that homelessness policy must prioritize measurable outcomes and data-driven accountability—highlighting a successful Anchorage program that ties funding to real results rather than one‑size‑fits‑all mandates.
In this op-ed, Annie Jensen argues that homelessness policy should be grounded in evidence and measurable outcomes, not prescriptive mandates. She highlights Anchorage’s Home for Good initiative—structured as a pay‑for‑success program—as a model of how data-driven targeting and tying payments to results can dramatically improve housing stability and reduce costly emergency system use.
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Home for Good Aims to Help 150 of Anchorage’s Most Vulnerable
Home for Good is a three-year program helping 150 people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage, Alaska by connecting them with housing and support services. Anchorage resident Shane discusses the impact the program has had on his…