This proposal, driven by the ombudsman, seeks close collaboration between public administration, social entities, and the private sector. The objective is to share information and resources to help homeless individuals develop an autonomous life project.
One of the fundamental pillars of the plan is the creation of a single census of homeless people, which would allow for coordinated information management. This would involve forming a joint pool of workers from various entities, acting as a unified service. Each registered person would be assigned a personal manager within 48 hours, who would guide them through the process of accessing aid and opportunities.
The administration's role would be to guarantee essential rights such as registration and the benefits needed to leave the streets. Meanwhile, the private sector and civil society would contribute by providing housing and employment opportunities. The pilot plan's roadmap anticipates that coordinated support and the availability of protected housing, both public and private, will accelerate people's exit from homelessness.
Entities such as Càritas, Assís, Fundació La Caixa, Creu Roja, Fundació Roure, Hospital Sagrat Cor, and Sant Joan de Déu, as well as the Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB), Hàbitat3, and Pimec, have participated in meetings where the proposal was presented. While considering it ambitious, they request more technical details before making a final assessment.
“"It is key to involve three sectors – municipal, entities, and private – and ensure they do not work in parallel, but jointly, with the common goal of eradicating homelessness in our home."
The entities emphasize the need for a significant increase in resources allocated to combating homelessness and the approval of a law that guarantees the rights of people in this situation, specifying administrative obligations and ensuring necessary funds.
From the Barcelona City Council, the Commissioner for Social Action has expressed willingness to analyze and, if appropriate, implement the proposal. However, she has raised doubts about the governance model, highlighting the need to involve the Generalitat in a project that extends beyond the municipal scope. She also questioned prioritizing intervention with those who have been on the streets the longest, arguing that rapid intervention in recent cases has a higher success rate.
“"We have many people ready to move out, with income, employment, and even savings of up to 7,000 euros, who cannot find someone to rent them an apartment."
The commissioner pointed out that many of the proposed actions are already being carried out by municipal social services. She stressed the urgency of finding innovative solutions to facilitate access to housing for people currently in the emergency circuit, attributing the problem to potential
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