“People could come into public housing and stay forever.”But the program has compiled an impressive record. “We think that at this point in time it is a very successful program and we are very proud of our program,” Kauffman said. The contrast with the rest of the federal public housing program is vivid. “That can only happen by limits on the time families can receive housing assistance.”But little has changed since the original 1996 public housing reform. “And that’s really how the housing authorities are going to have to do it.”Follow Kathryn on TwitterClick here for reuse options!