More people once again became homeless after staying in a shelter than people who got permanent housing, a new audit of the Joint Office of Homeless Services showed. The audit also revealed more than half the people who left shelters were unaccounted for.
A Portland State University study released in March found better outcomes for homeless people who stayed in alternative shelters, including village-style shelters and motels converted into shelters, compared to traditional shelters.
Despite continued scrutiny, the City of Portland and Multnomah County are making plans to continue their partnership as the Joint Office of Homeless Services.