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The number of families that a city-funded shelter in Philadelphia had to turn away last year -- double the refusal rate two years prior. The city has experienced an increase in the homeless population but a decrease in funding for shelters.

The number of families that a city-funded shelter in Philadelphia had to turn away last year -- double the refusal rate two years prior. The city has experienced an increase in the homeless population but a decrease in funding for shelters.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.