New Guidelines Will Address Homelessness

A Los Angeles County task force Thursday approved a broad set of guidelines intended to move an estimated 80,000 homeless people off the streets and into housing within 10 years.

The guidelines address such issues as affordable housing, emergency shelter, healthcare, employment, substance abuse and mental health services.

Planners will identify goals and cost estimates in coming weeks and will hold community meetings to gather input.

The final plan is to be unveiled in December.

The panel, called Bring LA Home, includes elected officials and other government, religious, philanthropic and business leaders. It has been working for more than a year on a 10-year plan to end homelessness.