"We cannot agree with the view that improved homelessness services will attract more people an the answer is not providing the necessary services and support provision in the hope of deterring presentations from other areas, " he said.

BBC: Homelessness in Ceredigion has reached record levels

In the debate on housing benefit reform on Tuesday 13 March 2012, Huw Lewis AM outlined the wider impact of the changes on health and social services and homelessness figures.

BBC: Debate on the housing benefit reform

The spending proposal he unveiled Thursday holds taxes steady and avoids major layoffs while grappling with rising benefit expenses, increased spending on schools and growing demand for aid to the homelessness and other social services, officials said.

WSJ: Contracts a question as NYC mayor presents budget

Mr. Culhane said the right to shelter had merits back in the 1980s when advocates fought desperately to rescue people from street homelessness, but now it's parking thousands of families and children in shelter at an enormous cost when, he said, resources could be better spent on housing, support services, and homelessness prevention measures.

WSJ: Homeless Blame Game

The report offers recommendations such as improved support to ensure that children's schooling is not interrupted when they lose their homes, and services to address the trauma of homelessness.

CNN: Report: 1 in 50 U.S. children face homelessness