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[...] Social policies : housing I. The main developments of social housing policies since the 1990s The Besson Law of May considers, in the face of economic challenges and precariousness, housing as a national imperative of solidarity (Fondation ITSRS, 2024). It marks a major breakthrough in recognizing housing as a universal right, on the same level as education and health. It introduces measures to prevent the exclusion of disadvantaged households from social housing, including departmental plans for the housing of people in difficulty and protocols for the occupation of social heritage. [...]
[...] In addition, social landlords also participate in the prevention of evictions. In partnership with local authorities and social services, they set up innovative devices to limit evictions. This prevention has allowed for the resolution of more than 600 arrears and the avoidance of 13,000 eviction procedures between 2016 and 2019 (Elisabeth Borne et al., 2023). Associations play a crucial role in supporting individuals in housing precariousness. They offer a first welcome and direct aid to precarious households. They contribute to the realization of innovative measures, such as the 'Housing First' project, by simplifying the integration of homeless people into durable housing and offering them a solid social accompaniment. [...]
[...] This program is based on the concept that direct access to permanent housing, rather than temporary accommodation, is more effective in promoting social integration and stabilizing individuals without a fixed address. The 'Housing First' project is based on local approaches, involving 45 territories classified as 'accelerated implementation'. From 2018 to 2021, more than 280,000 individuals were able to benefit from housing through this initiative. In close collaboration with local authorities and public services, this action has enabled the allocation of approximately 79,000 social housing units to disadvantaged households, representing a 55% increase compared to 2020. [...]
[...] The changes in social housing policies allow for examining the stakeholders involved in access and preservation of housing. They also provide a better understanding of the collaboration methods used by these actors. II. The essential actors involved in access and maintaining housing, and their articulation Territorial collectivities (municipalities, departments, and regions) have a crucial responsibility in managing social housing, from preparing applications to managing financial aid and support devices. For example, departments are responsible for managing and financing the Solidarity Housing Fund which supports households in precarious situations to settle in a home and integrate into their neighborhood. [...]
[...] The association of local dynamics and financial resources has led to promising results in these regions. In June 2022, the 'Medium-sized Towns' plan, a partnership between local authorities, the State, social landlords, and associations, was launched. This project, thanks to local measures such as the provision of free housing and temporary rent reductions, has contributed to offering around 7,000 homes to Ukrainian displaced persons (Elisabeth Borne et al 47). Now, let's focus on the measures to be adopted to facilitate access to housing for the population as a social assistant departmental. [...]
