I think it's fair to expect something in return. As long as the terms are such that suit the people, they'll be part of it. These people survive on their wits a

I think it's fair to expect something in return. As long as the terms are such that suit the people, they'll be part of it. These people survive on their wits and customs of the street. They're not as hopeless as perhaps is made out. My idea is to redirect their energy and resourcefulness towards something useful, and add some socialization and boundaries that help them interface more fruitfully with normal civilization. But importantly, as a first step, doing useful work in exchange for things they need.