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After nearly a decade of decreases, homelessness in Connecticut rose slightly for the second year in a row in 2023 - likely a result of sustained fallout from the pandemic, experts said.The latest point-in-time count shows that there were 3,015 people experiencing homelessness in January 2023, compa
Service providers have said that pandemic-related economic issues persisted for many with low incomes and have led to increases in homelessness.
Service providers have said that pandemic-related economic issues persisted for many with low incomes and have led to increases in homelessness.
Although lower than last year’s increase, the 3% increase in homelessness in Connecticut is concerning providers after years of decreases.
Experts attribute the rise to sustained fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Evictions are increasing as well, and rents are rising.