Because persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families may require housing that provides emergency, transitional, or long-term affordable solutions, HUD also has other programs designated to serve persons living with HIV/AIDS, such as HUD's Homeless Assistance Programs, Supportive Housing Programs for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (Section 202/811), Section 8 Rental Assistance, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than one million Americans are living with HIV and AIDS.
Throughout many communities, persons living with HIV or AIDS risk losing their housing due
to increased medical costs or a limited ability to keep work. It is believed one-third
to one-half of the persons with AIDS are either homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The lack of affordable housing and medically appropriate housing for persons living with
HIV/AIDS and their families is an ongoing concern for AIDS housing providers, policy makers,
and advocates across the country.
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