The Homelessness Strategy is a pool-funded programme supported by the Danish government and the political parties behind the rate adjustment pool scheme. The overall aim of the programme is to reduce the level of homelessness in Denmark. Approximately DKK 500 million has been earmarked for the programme in the period 2009-2012. Initially, eight municipalities will be co-operating with the Ministry of the Interior and Social Affairs to transform the Homelessness Strategy into specific initiatives to tackle homelessness. The eight municipalities have set concrete goals in relation to reducing homelessness, including the establishment of new housing and the improvement of methods in work with the homeless. At the end of 2009, the country’s other municipalities will also be able to apply for funding from an application pool to strengthen work with housing support in the municipalities.
On the basis of these efforts, documentable methods will be developed which, together with the lessons learned, will be passed on to the country’s other municipalities.