Works just fine if you fall into the "low income" column. The reason the government is cutting back is because of funding. These programs are funded  with tax payers  $$$. There needs to be a limit on how long someone is eligible for housing IF they are not Elders or people with special needs. Programs need to make it mandatory for a JOBS program. It's a disservice to people to allow them to believe that they have no value or anything to contribute to their live. It's a way to control and they don't even get it.