Economic Impact of Roots

It is expensive for both the city and the state to have people on the streets and children in the foster care system.

By supporting people as they transition into permeant housing the city of Springfield and the State of Missouri will save time and resources that can be invested in other ways to improve our community.

Data Sources for Economic Impact.

• https://endhomelessness.org/resource/ending-chronic-homelessness-saves-taxpayers-money-2/ 

• https://cpozarks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/OAEH-2021-Unsheltered-Report-Final.pdf 

• https://foster-care-newsletter.com/foster-care-costs-children-not-adopted/#.YZrvKtDMJ58 

• https://foster-care-newsletter.com/foster-care-costs-children-not-adopted/#.YZrvKtDMJ58