Today NPACH issued a press release opposing a new Massachusetts proposal which would force homeless families to leave shelters if they could not comply with strict new work and savings requirements. In a time of crisis, but also a time where the new economic recovery package is offering state and local governments additional resources to assist homeless and other low income people, it is irresponsible for government agencies to take action that will punish young children and their parents who are homeless. Instead, communities should look to solutions that help transition all homeless families into safe, decent, affordable housing.