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What is 'functional zero' homelessness?

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Functional zero homelessness is achieved when all experiences of homelessness in a community are rare, brief and non-recurring; and this is sustained over time.  

Functional zero can only be reached when there’s enough appropriate housing and support for people entering homelessness to rapidly move into and live in permanently.