Abstract

The United States, with over 340 million people, operates as a federal state with around 89,000 national, state, and local government units providing services. The federal government addresses nationwide needs, while the 50 states manage local services through their administrative structures. This study focuses on California, a state grappling intensely with homelessness, highlighting efforts by the “Institute of Local Governments” and initiatives under California law, particularly within the ‘Metropolitan Management Area.’ The research explores projects addressing homelessness, emphasizing needs like belonging, privacy, supportive environments, rehabilitation, and socialization. The distribution of funds and policies aimed at assisting the homeless are analysed, along with initiatives that foster reintegration into society. Nepal homelessness crisis underscores the global nature of this urban challenge, making its strategies critical for study and replication.