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‘Major holes in our system’: How a Utah family’s housing and medical needs are falling through the cracks

Experts say the family’s experience reveals a disconnect between health care and homelessness services in Utah.

(Francisco Kjolseth  | The Salt Lake Tribune) Daniel Eastman (51), a full-time caregiver for his wife Michelle (63), and daughter Amiya (20), both of whom have rare, debilitating health conditions that require daily medical support that shelters can’t provide, visit with one another briefly outside of the Ville supportive housing on Friday, July 18, 2025. Daniel who isn’t allowed to stay with them at housing in Salt Lake, is staying in shelters, cheap hotels or camping as he looks for work.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Daniel Eastman (51), a full-time caregiver for his wife Michelle (63), and daughter Amiya (20), both of whom have rare, debilitating health conditions that require daily medical support that shelters can’t provide, visit with one another briefly outside of the Ville supportive housing on Friday, July 18, 2025. Daniel who isn’t allowed to stay with them at housing in Salt Lake, is staying in shelters, cheap hotels or camping as he looks for work.